Source: Episode 10, Dead End: Paranormal Park By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers I didn’t know Dead End: Paranormal Park existed until a few days ago, but it has perfectly filled the “spooky summer” urge that I’ve had this entire month. Produced by Netflix and based on a series of graphic novels by Hamish Steele, this animated show is almost surprising in just how good it … Continue reading Dead End: Paranormal Park (Recommended Watch)
Source: Opening, Arcane By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers There’s so many great things to say about Arcane, the Netflix show animated by Fortiche and based on characters from League of Legends, but my favorite analyses from fans of the show are about family. Arcane’s first season begins and ends with the fracturing of family as two sisters, Vi and Powder (later known as Jinx), are … Continue reading Arcane Family Dynamics: Vander and Vi
Source: Turning Red (2022) By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers Since Turning Red (2022) came out, there’s been a multitude of backlash and criticism of the Pixar movie that’s set my teeth on edge. I’m not talking about the fair criticism of the characters and plot or the “It just wasn’t for me,” but about comments concerning the “relatability” of the movie and concern over the lessons … Continue reading Turning Red – Honor Your Ancestors, Respect Your Child (Review/Analysis)
(Screenshot/Netflix, “Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans” from the Tales of Arcadia) By: Anonymous | @tavmedia I’ve been told I can rant, so here I go. I have been watching western animation for a long time, and for some reason, in long-lasting shows, you get an episode of Male Pregnancy. MPreg, as fanfiction writers have dubbed it, is not a new thing. Doing it well, however, is … Continue reading Animation Made Weird – Male Pregnancy
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