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How an Evil Populist Became a Tearjerker on ‘The Legend of Korra’

December 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on How an Evil Populist Became a Tearjerker on ‘The Legend of Korra’

Charismatic liar. Brutal bloodbender. Cain to his brother’s Abel. (Sort of.) Yet Amon’s story is nothing short of heartwrenching.

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A Definitive Ranking of the Water Tribe’s Nonbenders on Avatar

December 19, 2017May 9, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on A Definitive Ranking of the Water Tribe’s Nonbenders on Avatar

The element of change requires ebb and flow even in its nonbenders. These folks deliver…mostly.

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The Director of ‘Tehran Taboo’ Breaks Down His Shocking Film

December 1, 2017May 27, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on The Director of ‘Tehran Taboo’ Breaks Down His Shocking Film

Ali Soozandeh’s film is a striking portrait of sexual prohibition.

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The Creators of ‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ Talk Craft and Cuteness

November 30, 2017May 27, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on The Creators of ‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ Talk Craft and Cuteness

French animators Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert on the fairytale feel to their all ages feature film.

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The Directors of ’Birdboy: The Forgotten Children’ Strike a Grim Balance

November 9, 2017May 27, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on The Directors of ’Birdboy: The Forgotten Children’ Strike a Grim Balance

Alberto Vásquez and Pedro Rivero on dark and light, black and red, and adapting your own graphic novel.

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The Creators of ‘Virus Tropical’ Explain Their Approach to Sex and Taboo

November 7, 2017May 27, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on The Creators of ‘Virus Tropical’ Explain Their Approach to Sex and Taboo

Artist Power Paola and director Santiago Caicedo break down the ins and outs of this new, challenging film.

EDITORS PICKS

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Why Harley and Ivy’s Love Is Love Is Love

By Siena Koncsol

A Valentine’s Day ode to—yes—the best supervillain couple.

‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem

By Eric Vilas-Boas

A spoiler-free endorsement of this movie you can watch on Netflix.

There Is No Such Thing As Equivalent Exchange

By Maya Gittelman

One is all, all is one, and in life and love, one thing for another is a mug’s game.

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How the New ‘Looney Tunes’ Can Be Great

By Eric Vilas-Boas

I’m not pessimistic about this. Here are three things I want to see happen.

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The New Digimon Movies You Need to Watch Right Now

By Amanda Ramsaran

A spoiler-free review of the ‘Digimon Adventure tri.’ films, because the nostalgia is REAL.

BoJack Horseman Season 5: A Spoiler-Free Review

By Eric Vilas-Boas

A (very spoiler-free) peek at what to expect from Season 5 of Netflix’s best show. Don’t worry, it's just as brutal as ever.

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In Its Penultimate Entry, ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Looks Toward Home

By Marley Crusch

“Belonging,” Faye tells Ed, “is the very best thing there is.” It’s also, as many anime fans know all too well, one of the hardest.

How to Learn Pixar Storytelling for Free

By John Maher

Pixar and Khan Academy are putting Pixar in a Box, and by a box they mean your computer screen.

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