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Review: Kubo and the Two Strings Bleeds Heart, Despite Whitewashing

Kubo and the Two Strings is a visually stunning film, but would have benefited from greater diversity in its casting choices.

Why BoJack Horseman Is TV’s Most Successful Antihero

What sets Bojack apart more than anything else is its treatment of its lead character, and how the world refuses to ever let him off the hook for all the terrible things he’s done.

Nine LGBTQIA Films with Happy Endings

An easy guide to LGBTQIA films that won’t leave you feeling emotionally hollow by the end.

Review: Money Monster Is Fun and Entertaining, but a Mess

Jodie Foster's Money Monster can't seem to figure out just what kind of movie it wants to be.

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Samurai Champloo Newbie Review Part One—Episodes 1–14

Samurai Champloo hasn't captured my interest as quickly as Cowboy Bebop but with that score it's easy to forgive.

Why Kevin Conroy Is the BEST Batman

Because my opinions on DC anything can't be stopped, this is why Kevin Conroy's version of Batman is the one I consider to be the best up until this point.

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Batman v Superman and the Ridiculous Nature of the ‘Damsel in Distress’

We all have to be thoroughly sick and tired of the damsel in distress trope by now right?

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Sadness, Showtunes, and Why You Should be Watching

Here's only some of the reasons why The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will be your next binge watch.

Review: The Good and Bad of Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

The holiday special of BBC's Sherlock is a mix of what makes people love and hate the show.

Cowboy Bebop Newbie Recap: “The Real Folk Blues Parts 1 & 2”

Cowboy Bebop comes to an end with a finale that's just as satisfying as fans could have hoped for.