Halloween, the descendent of Samhain, is about the overlap between the realms of the visible and invisible. Isn’t that enough?
Tag: tv
Why We’ll Never See a Show Like ‘The Critic’ Again
Could anyone, even Jay Sherman, filter through the cacophony of voices in today’s fandom?
10 Years After ‘Boondocks,’ the Block Is Still Hot
With ‘The Boondocks,’ Aaron McGruder told a story of racial disparity, injustice, and violence that has not gone away.
The Secret History of ‘Darkwing Duck’ and a Plea for Its Future
“When there’s trouble, you call Dee Double-U! Darkwing Duck!” This was heroic TV, tasty as duck confit.
At the End of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ All I Could Think About Was My Dead Mom
The best anime of all time can’t help but remind you of that weight you’re already carrying.
A Tender Benediction, Unearthed from the Bowels of Nickelodeon
We’ve dedicated the entire month of August 2016 to writing only about Nicktoons. This is its swan song.
Macie and Me, and the Little Seal Girl Makes Three
On the subtle queer feminism of ‘As Told By Ginger.’
The 10 Weirdest Side Monsters on ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters’
The best monsters weren’t necessarily the leads.
How ‘Invader Zim’ Navigated the World of Human Disguise
Hiding in plain sight, he was one of the most relatable cartoons ever drawn.
When Rocko’s Modern Life Showed Me the Afterlife
Prepare for a trip to Heck.