From styles of music to classic rock songs, here’s every session’s reference, explained.
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How Cowboy Bebop Pulled Off Its Believable Dystopia
The Earth is a shambles. The economy is a disaster. All the robots are lonely. So how is this episode one of the show’s funniest?
At Least This ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Baddie Could Wail on the Harmonica
Is this the show’s second most annoying villain? Yes. But the philosophy, the world-building, and the blues are worth it.
In Defense of “Gateway Shuffle”—The Lamest Entry of ‘Bebop’
This may be the show’s worst episode, but its final minutes are a sci-fi thrill ride. Pour one out for the space seals.*
Let’s Jam: The Glorious Explosion That Is Cowboy Bebop’s Opening Theme
A truly inspired show intro needs to check at least a few very different boxes. This one nails them all.
Watch ‘Varmints’ and Let Jóhann Jóhannson Make You Sob
People and climate change and industry are evil, but the late Icelandic composer is a melancholy blessing forever. May he rest in peace.
An Oral History of the Phrase “Get Shrek’d”
The secret story of one of the greatest, dumbest animation-referencing jokes of all time.
The Best (and Worst) Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Song Covers
Yes, there are too many.
“Your Lifelong Dream” and the Enduring Timelessness of ‘The Simpsons’
On “Marge vs. the Monorail” and the enduring timelessness of ‘The Simpsons’
Grunkle Stan of ‘Gravity Falls’ Singing ‘Giant Woman’ from Steven Universe Is Perfect
Grunkle Stan just wants to see some kind of giant woman. We do too, Grunkle Stan. We do too.