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An Urgent Question About ‘ThunderCats’ (1985)

June 4, 2019March 21, 2020 Nicole OrtizComments Off on An Urgent Question About ‘ThunderCats’ (1985)

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

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The Tragedy and the Triumph of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

January 24, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Tragedy and the Triumph of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

“Yes, yes, holy crap, Paku-san, yes!”

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An Oral History of the Phrase “Get Shrek’d”

January 18, 2018May 9, 2019 Dan PowellComments Off on An Oral History of the Phrase “Get Shrek’d”

The secret story of one of the greatest, dumbest animation-referencing jokes of all time.

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This Anime Tackles Westernization and Technology in Under 25 Minutes

August 3, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on This Anime Tackles Westernization and Technology in Under 25 Minutes

Teiichi Takiguchi’s amateur animated effort ‘Ojisan no Lamp’ is as lovely as the oil lamps that give it its name.

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Just Pretend That Other ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Doesn’t Exist

April 7, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Just Pretend That Other ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Doesn’t Exist

Ffs, just watch the original.

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Why People Are Still Obsessed With ‘Samurai Jack’

March 23, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Why People Are Still Obsessed With ‘Samurai Jack’

Spoiler-free arguments for why it’s one of the most artfully crafted shows in TV history.

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Bring Back Bugs Bunny Barbs

January 13, 2017April 4, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Bring Back Bugs Bunny Barbs

“Ehhhh, need some disses, Doc?” Here’s how to insult the proverbial deplorables this year.

EDITORS PICKS

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In “Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2,” Bakugo Finally Gets Emotional

By Sarra Sedghi

He’s carried a weight Deku didn’t even consider.

Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Yet?

By Sammy Nickalls

More like "How to Get Away With Not Watching One of the Biggest Shows on TV, JOHN." Part 1 of a 3-part series.

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The Anime You Need to Watch If You Love ‘Riverdale’

By Sarra Sedghi

‘Hunter x Hunter’ is a joy.

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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.

Twilight of the Gems

By Eric Vilas-Boas

'Steven Universe: The Movie' is out. Let's talk about it.

“We Got 5,000 Pitches”: How ‘What a Cartoon!’ Was Born

By John Maher

Fred Seibert, the brain behind the anthology series that launched Cartoon Network's biggest 1990s cartoons, on how the magic was made.

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An Urgent Question About ‘The Black Cauldron’

By Rebecca Long

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

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10 Years After ‘Boondocks,’ the Block Is Still Hot

By John Maher

With ‘The Boondocks,’ Aaron McGruder told a story of racial disparity, injustice, and violence that has not gone away.

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