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‘Firefly’ Already Exists. Let’s Leave Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ At That, Please.

November 29, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

Stop this now.

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Don’t Make ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Live Action

June 7, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

If anyone ever casts Keanu Reeves as Spike Spiegel, I swear I’ll eat Eric! (And don’t even say the words “Joseph Gordon-Levitt” to me.)

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An Urgent Question About ‘SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron’

May 18, 2017March 21, 2020 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

EDITORS PICKS

Japan Gets Cowboy Bebop-Themed Cafes

By Alex Costello

If you happen to be in Japan when they open, you’re in luck.

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Sometimes All a Cartoon Needs Is Just One Minute

By John Maher

Satoshi Kon's films are master classes in cinematic editing, and his final work, the minute-long short film 'Ohayo,' is no exception.

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Poem: “I Am An Experience”

By Maya Gittelman

A poem for the gems of ‘Steven Universe.’ And for me.

I Love This John Guy, but He Refuses to Watch Live-Action TV

By Amelia Kidd

One of the (few) earnest entries in #JohnWithTheWind.

If the Lorax Puffs Trees in the Forest: An Investigation

By John Maher

A philosophical investigation. Dr. Seuss would be proud.

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.

Sure, Jonny Quest Has PTSD, But Wow, Would You Look at That Sweet Walking Eye!

By John Maher

'Jonny Quest' is 55, 'The Venture Bros.' is 15, and the kids aren't all right, but hot damn, that eyeball spider is cool as heck!

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

By Sarra Sedghi

‘Hunter x Hunter’ is a joy.