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A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Philbert’ Season 1

September 7, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Philbert’ Season 1

Even the ‘Horsin’ Around’ star’s commendable performance can’t save Flip McVicker’s new prestige detective drama from itself.

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

September 6, 2018March 28, 2020 Wyatt ErchakComments Off on Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

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

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BoJack Horseman Season 5: A Spoiler-Free Review

September 6, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on BoJack Horseman Season 5: A Spoiler-Free Review

A (very spoiler-free) peek at what to expect from Season 5 of Netflix’s best show. Don’t worry, it’s just as brutal as ever.

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Todoroki’s Drama Burns Up in “What’s the Big Idea?”

September 5, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Todoroki’s Drama Burns Up in “What’s the Big Idea?”

It’s the backstory we’ve all been waiting for.

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Save Yourself Some Time And Skip “Save the World With Love!”

August 27, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Save Yourself Some Time And Skip “Save the World With Love!”

This filler…wasn’t great.

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

August 21, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Class 1-A Has to Rethink It All in “Rescue Exercises”

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

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‘The Death of Superman’ Finally Stuck the Landing

August 16, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘The Death of Superman’ Finally Stuck the Landing

Did we need another adaptation? This movie proves we did.

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MHA Puts Teamwork Front and Center in “RUSH!”

August 13, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on MHA Puts Teamwork Front and Center in “RUSH!”

Class 1-A shines (and twinkles) as the exam winds down.

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“Class 1-A” Shows the Hero License Exam What They’re Made Of

August 6, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on “Class 1-A” Shows the Hero License Exam What They’re Made Of

This one was mostly filler, but it worked.

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‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem

August 3, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem

A spoiler-free endorsement of this movie you can watch on Netflix.

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EDITORS PICKS

Sex, Violence, Monsters

By The Dot and Line

Harry Chaskin, Dan Lippert, and Justin Michael (of Batman: The Animated Podcast) just released “Monster Island,” a fun stop-motion short about two giant monsters—an ape and a dinosaur named Zog and Java, respectively. Upon watching the three-minute clip below, you will become acutely aware of the following: “Monster Island” is great because it understands monsters […]

Mike Lazzo Leaves Adult Swim

By John Maher

The executive vice president and creative director of Adult Swim has retired from the network after more than 40 years in entertainment.

The Secret Origins of the Otaku

By Andrew Luecke

A brief look at the history of otaku subculture and how it’s been intertwined with the rise of anime in the United States.

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How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

By John Maher

We check in with an expert.

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An Urgent Question About ‘The Black Cauldron’

By Rebecca Long

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

Q&A: The Voices of ‘Carole & Tuesday’ Speak Up

By Christopher Inoa

We spoke with Nai Br.XX and Celeina Ann, the singers at the center of the new Shinichirō Watanabe series.

Isao Takahata Has Died. Animation Will Never Be the Same.

By John Maher

The Ghibli co-founder was, beyond any shadow of a doubt, Hayao Miyazaki’s equal in brilliance, if not in output or recognition.

25 Years Ago, ‘FernGully’ Taught Us to Love the Earth

By Bruce Bohri

This movie is still a magical thing.

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