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An Urgent Question About ‘The Black Cauldron’

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Rebecca LongComments Off on An Urgent Question About ‘The Black Cauldron’

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

Movies

How Myth Made Many of Your Favorite—or Least Favorite—Animated Movies

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 Deirdre CoyleComments Off on How Myth Made Many of Your Favorite—or Least Favorite—Animated Movies

A cartoon mythopoeia for the masses.

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‘Lilo and Stitch’ Taught Me That I’m No Monstrosity

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Elly BelleComments Off on ‘Lilo and Stitch’ Taught Me That I’m No Monstrosity

A little blue baby alien and his friend, a little Hawaiian girl, were all I needed to show me I could choose my family—and that I was deserving of their care.

Interviews

Jake Monaco on the Musical Magic of “Forky Asks a Question”

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off on Jake Monaco on the Musical Magic of “Forky Asks a Question”

The composer on his work, process, and taste in memes.

Movies

90 Years of Silly Symphony

August 19, 2019October 17, 2026 John MaherComments Off on 90 Years of Silly Symphony

These nonagenarian cinematic shorts remain the Walt Disney Company’s most cutting-edge contributions to animation.

Movies

Sanctuary Lost, Sanctuary Rebuilt

April 16, 2019December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on 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.

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What ‘Wall-E’ Taught Us About Progress and Capitalism 10 Years Later

June 27, 2018May 8, 2019 Seth DellonComments Off on What ‘Wall-E’ Taught Us About Progress and Capitalism 10 Years Later

Beauty, love, and corporate greed. Here’s what we’ve learned from Pixar’s adorable robot.

Movies

For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

November 14, 2017March 13, 2020 Charlotte DowComments Off on For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

I’ve defended the Don Bluth classic’s spot outside of the House of Mouse for 20 years—and I’m still doing it.

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Here’s Why You Should Catch Up on ‘Star vs. The Forces of Evil’ Right Now

November 7, 2017May 9, 2019 Amelia KiddComments Off on Here’s Why You Should Catch Up on ‘Star vs. The Forces of Evil’ Right Now

Five out of five stars for ‘Star.’

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Three Words That Keep Me Sane in the Age of Trump

October 20, 2017May 27, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Three Words That Keep Me Sane in the Age of Trump

Thanks, Mickey. And Kubrick, I guess.

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EDITORS PICKS

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The One Thing Dragging ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Down

By Matthew Burbridge

Sexist tropes are common in anime, but that’s no excuse.

It Took Like 10 Years to Get John to Watch ‘The Wire’ and He Bailed

By Eric Vilas-Boas

“Makes me sick, motherfucker, how far we done fell.”

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The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

By Alex Maher

Adult Swim’s weirdest show melted my mind and soul forever. Ten years later, here are a dozen tidbits worth revisiting.

madoka magica

Inside the Godhood in ‘Madoka Magica’

By Fiona Day

Let’s unpack why Madoka was a holdout among her friends.

Neon Genesis Evangelion, by the Numbers

By Eric Vilas-Boas

A tabulation.

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Let Us Now Pour One Out for Fry’s Dog in ‘Futurama’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

What you see here is the manifestation of two universes.

Boomerang’s Now Streaming All Your Old Favorites

By Eric Vilas-Boas

The streaming service will showcase Looney Tunes, The Flintstones, Tom & Jerry, and more.

Why Animation Is So Easily Meme-able, According to an Animator

By Noah Jodice

Memes taken from animation are often in-between, smear, or gag drawings.

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Obituary: ‘The Lion King,’ a Good Movie, Dies at 25

By John Maher

The reboot shouldn't exist. But if it helps a new generation deal with parental loss, maybe it'll be worth it. Maybe.

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7 Crazy Rick and Morty Art Pieces from the Show’s First Gallery Exhibit

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Wubba lubba dub dub!

2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.