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Film Review: ‘Turning Red’ Finds Pixar Exploring the Beast That is Puberty
What if Pixar made Teen Wolf for younger girls? The result is Turning Red, the company’s latest animated event. This is an interesting current period of time for Pixar, as they’ve seemingly fallen short of greatness on a consistent basis, while still putting out incredibly strong animated fare. Of course, being really good instead of […] More
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TV Review: ‘Killing Eve’ Season 4 — The Evolution of Eve
The Cliffs Note version of what’s happened in the first three seasons of Killing Eve. Season one: Eve (Sandra Oh) hunts down a mysterious female assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer). In the season finale Eve stabs Villanelle. Season two: Eve and Villanelle continue their cat and mouse game with brief interludes of flirting. In the season […] More
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Interview: ‘Invincible’ Showrunner Simon Racioppa Talks Inspiration, Animation as a Medium, and Partnership with Robert Kirkman
The world is not tired of superhero stories and shows like Amazon Prime Video’s Invincible explain why. A coming-of-age story about a teenage superhero whose father is the most powerful hero on the planet, Invincible is relatable, action-packed, humorous, and horrific all at once. We had the chance to speak with showrunner Simon Racioppa about […] More
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How ‘Invincible’ Deconstructs What Truly Makes Us Human
At first glance, it’s easy to draw parallels between Amazon Prime Video’s two superhero hits, Invincible and The Boys. They’re hyper violent, utilize evil Superman tropes, and feature fraught father-son relationships. What sets the two apart however, is where The Boys chooses gritty cynicism, Invincible chooses optimism and belief in the human spirit. The show […] More
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Film Review: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Brings Representation and Style to the Disney Princess Adventure Tale
Disney princesses often have a similar story, especially when they’re engaged in an adventure. We even see it from other companies trying to do work that apes what the Mouse House has perfected over the years. However, while it seems simple enough on the surface, executing it well takes some skill. Do it poorly and […] More
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Film Review: ‘Over the Moon’ Soars to New Animated Heights
Though the Netflix credits may start the film, one could easily mistake Over the Moon for a Disney film. Start with a heartwarming turned tear jerking opening. Follow that up with a grand adventure to a faraway kingdom. Throw in some songs and some adorable sidekicks and you have yourself a classic Disney narrative. Thankfully, […] More
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Emmy Analysis: Outstanding Drama Series
The game is over. Game of Thrones that is. No matter what fans thought of the final season, its impact on the Emmys was indisputable. 160 nominations with 59 of those ending in wins. That’s a lot of Emmy gold. In its absence, eight drama series have stepped up to take their seat in the […] More
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Emmy Analysis: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
An assassin, a drug addict, a TV host and the Queen (let’s not forget a cunning matriarch and an obsessed agent) walk into a bar, what do you get? Emmy gold. My favorite category of the night also happens to be the toughest to predict. After Rhea Seehorn, the snub heard around the world, failed […] More