Expanding the Marvel Animated Universe

The Marvel Animated Universe as presented on the Disney XD network has been focused on four different series, sometimes connected, and sometimes not, but now, with a series of shorts, … Continue reading Expanding the Marvel Animated Universe

Camp Comes Alive in TwoMorrows’ ‘Hero-A-Go-Go’!

With the debut of the 1966 Batman television series, a craze of camp swept through pop culture, especially comic books, and would   infect the world for more than a … Continue reading Camp Comes Alive in TwoMorrows’ ‘Hero-A-Go-Go’!

‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’: Dash Shaw Lands Quirky Animated Debut

High school dramas are back with a vengeance. There’s the noir soap opera shenanigans of Archie, Betty and Veronica on Riverdale, and the sharply observed teen pathos of Thirteen Reasons Why. Both … Continue reading ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’: Dash Shaw Lands Quirky Animated Debut

Creations of Chaos: ‘My Neighbor Totoro’

There are parodies, countless mash-up tees, and more merchandise than your wallet could ever afford. On this edition of Creations of Chaos, it is the most recognizable, cutest, and fuzziest … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: ‘My Neighbor Totoro’

Creations of Chaos: Turning Point 1997-2008

In this edition of Creations of Chaos, we’re talking photography bans, saving trees, and killing curiosity, as I delve into the Hayao Miyazaki focused book, Turning Point 1997-2008.

Creations of Chaos: The Red Turtle

In this edition of Creations of Chaos, it’s the film that will make you believe that life is a magical and beautiful thing. I cry tears of joy over The Red … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: The Red Turtle

Creations of Chaos: The Tale of Princess Kaguya

In this edition of Creations of Chaos, director Isao Takahata once again ends a film with crushing despair. It’s the story about a Princess who wants to be a peasant, … Continue reading Creations of Chaos: The Tale of Princess Kaguya

Creations of Chaos: The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

On this edition of Creations of Chaos, it’s the film that shows all of the ins and outs of Studio Ghibli. It’s the documentary, The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness.

Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks

We have been given a very cool early Christmas present this year from the folks at Doctor Who. For the last few weeks on BBC America, and some time ago … Continue reading Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks

Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Gifts for the Studio Ghibli Lover

They’ve watched the films multiple times.  They get excited at the mention of cats, umbrellas, and planes. They are actively saving up for a trip to Japan. They’ll debate with … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Gifts for the Studio Ghibli Lover

Avengers: Ultron Revolution S03 E22: World War Hulk

With the Red Hulk turned into a “perfect weapon” by the Leader last episode, the Avengers, without their own Hulk, have to stop the bigger, badder, and hotter Rulk by … Continue reading Avengers: Ultron Revolution S03 E22: World War Hulk