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An Urgent Question About ‘The Black Cauldron’

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Rebecca LongComments Off

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

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‘Birthday Wonderland’ Is Pure, Gorgeous Chaos

July 17, 2019August 25, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off

But the film, which was screened at Fantasia 2019, suffers from not having a clear direction.

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‘Your Name.’ Is the Ultimate Missed Connections Movie

May 2, 2017April 19, 2023 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off

Makoto Shinkai’s masterpiece may be the most compelling movie about missed connections ever made.

EDITORS PICKS

Two Poems on “Waltz for Venus,” One of the Most Poignant Episodes of ‘Bebop’

By Trevor Ketner

Trevor Dane Ketner examines the tragic and the queer in a ‘Cowboy Bebop’ episode that aims right at the heart.

Here’s What No One Ever Told You About ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

By John Maher

On the occasion of the series' 25th anniversary.

The Quiet Potential of ‘The Loud House’

By Ruth Morrison

Here’s everything we like—and where we think the show could do better.

Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor : Exclusive

By Tiana Camacho

A conversation with Minnie Degawan, an indigenous rights activist who was part of a test screening audience for Moana. Degawan sheds light on the cultural implications and message surrounding the film.

Fire Nation Nonbenders, Ranked

By John Maher

Just the important ones, promise. Otherwise this might get boring.

At NYCC, ‘Final Space’ Looks Far Out

By Ruth Morrison

The Conan O’Brien–backed sci-fi comedy stacks star on top of star—Armisen! Tennant! Torres!—and plots its first season.

Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

By Wyatt Erchak

Reconsidering the classic anime film on the occasion of its restoration and re-release in the US.

The One Thing Dragging ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Down

By Matthew Burbridge

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

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An Urgent Question About ‘The Black Cauldron’

‘Birthday Wonderland’ Is Pure, Gorgeous Chaos

‘Your Name.’ Is the Ultimate Missed Connections Movie

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