Shelby Peake

Why So Many Early ’00s Cartoons Couldn’t Escape the Male Gaze

Animation has long been a boys’ club—and the 21st Century has mostly been no exception. Until now.

These public figures show just how gross our national discourse has become. The resemblance is obvious, no?

On its decennial, our experts investigate a question that just turned ten years old.

The Ghibli co-founder was, beyond any shadow of a doubt, Hayao Miyazaki’s equal in brilliance, if not in output or recognition.

All traumatized children would bring their parents back to life if they could. The Elrics show us why the past should stay dead.

Celebrate by watching ‘Steamboat Willie’ again.

The South Korean film, which premiered this month at Fantasia 2019, really stands out because of its soundtrack.

Queer artist Sam Sawyer has already raised over $63,000 to fund her spooky new series.

Welcome to Nicktoons Month! They still matter, and you still love them.