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Why ‘The Dragon Prince’ Understands Sibling Love

March 4, 2019December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Why ‘The Dragon Prince’ Understands Sibling Love

Sometimes, it means trusting siblings to handle themselves while you do your duty. Others, it means sacrificing everything.

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What ‘BoJack Horseman’ Season 5 Gets Right About Asexual Relationships

September 17, 2018May 8, 2019 RoAnna SylverComments Off on What ‘BoJack Horseman’ Season 5 Gets Right About Asexual Relationships

Even if we share an orientation, we’re not a monolith.

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Ask Scratchy: Why Is It So, So Hard to Move on From Loss?

November 16, 2017September 19, 2019 Dr. ScratchansniffComments Off on Ask Scratchy: Why Is It So, So Hard to Move on From Loss?

Pearl of ‘Steven Universe’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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What Courage the Cowardly Dog Taught Me About My First Boyfriend

October 25, 2017May 9, 2019 Izzy KingsComments Off on What Courage the Cowardly Dog Taught Me About My First Boyfriend

Sometimes, horror-comedy cartoons cut deep.

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Ask Scratchy: All I Want is to Love and Be Loved, But Ladies Ignore Me

August 24, 2017September 19, 2019 Dr. ScratchansniffComments Off on Ask Scratchy: All I Want is to Love and Be Loved, But Ladies Ignore Me

The Ice King of ‘Adventure Time’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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Why Harley and Ivy’s Love Is Love Is Love

February 14, 2017May 9, 2019 Siena KoncsolComments Off on Why Harley and Ivy’s Love Is Love Is Love

A Valentine’s Day ode to—yes—the best supervillain couple.

EDITORS PICKS

The Fantastic Beat of ‘Moon In the Hidden Woods’

By Alex Costello

The South Korean film, which premiered this month at Fantasia 2019, really stands out because of its soundtrack.

It’s Two-Face’s Supreme Court Now. Go Watch ‘Trial’

By John Maher

Or maybe the Joker’s. Whatever, it’s not a perfect analogue. Sue me. (Don’t ask Harvey Dent to prosecute.) Just go watch “Trial.”

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What Studio Ghibli’s ‘Tales From Earthsea’ Gets Right

By Elly Belle

The late Ursula K. Le Guin didn’t love Goro Miyazaki’s take on her classic saga, but the film still understood its heart.

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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5 Spoiler-Free Reasons You Need to See ‘Into the Spider-Verse’

By Amanda Ramsaran

It's a visual experience unlike anything you’ve seen before. See it in 3D.

Class 1-A Has to Rethink It All in “Rescue Exercises”

By Sarra Sedghi

They’ve got to beat a crisis and emotional drama.

What the Iron Giant Can Still Teach Us About Friendship and Vulnerability

By Elly Belle

Two decades later, the film is still rich with poignant lessons—and with Vin Diesel's career-best performance.

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‘Cowboy Bebop’ Isn’t the Only Show with a “Mushroom Samba”

By John Maher

Rounding up some of the silliest, spookiest, and all-around best trip episodes and sequences from your favorite cartoons.

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