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Author: John Maher
John Maher is news and digital editor at Publishers Weekly and editor in chief at The Dot and Line, which he co-founded. His work has been published by New York magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and Esquire, among others.
‘Ingress the Animation’ Packs Plenty of Action, But No Action Music
Composer Jacob Yoffee on how he made music for an action-packed anime without relying on standard soundtrack tropes.
Sanctuary Lost, Sanctuary Rebuilt
In ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,’ the physical beauty of the cathedral is dwarfed only by the warmth of its living stone.
The Only Way Out Is (Not) Through (Alchemy)
All traumatized children would bring their parents back to life if they could. The Elrics show us why the past should stay dead.
Why ‘The Dragon Prince’ Understands Sibling Love
Sometimes, it means trusting siblings to handle themselves while you do your duty. Others, it means sacrificing everything.
‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ Is Brolic, Bro
‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ is even more over-the-top than we could have believed.
It’s Steven’s Universe After All: A Spoiler-Free Finale Review
Nothing is perfect but everything matters in a finale—but maybe not THE finale—that brings it all home. (No spoilers, promise!)
‘Really Wild Animals’ Turns 25 Today
The world is burning and melting. Poor Spin would be in anguish. And yet this show still inspires, in its sumptuously silly way.
BoJack Horseman Declares: No More Crossover Episodes
Another day, another Twitter tantrum from the ‘Philbert’ star.