Say what you will about the Rick and Morty creative team, but they’re not afraid to experiment—even when it seems like the odds are stacked against them. With the main show weathering public controversy and creative turnover, Rick and Morty: The Anime arrives as both a bold reinvention and a gamble. It doesn’t always stick the landing, but there’s something admirable about watching a franchise throw itself into a whole new medium with this much enthusiasm.
Read MoreBig Mouth: Season 8 (2025)
With its eighth and final season, Big Mouth brings a close to one of television’s most unapologetically outrageous and emotionally earnest animated series. Known for turning puberty into a grotesquely hilarious fever dream, the show doubles down on its signature blend of hormonal chaos, absurdist humor, and surprisingly tender moments. Unfortunately, in its swan song, the balance feels more off than on.
Read MorePocket Princess (2024)
Growing up with a deep love for stop-motion animation, I’ve always considered it a gift anytime a new project in the medium lands in my queue for review. Olivia Loccisano’s Pocket Princess is no exception—this beautifully unsettling short film is a dark little gem that reminds us just how powerful animation can be when paired with weighty, real-world themes. The visual style is instantly nostalgic, calling to mind the charming simplicity of vintage bumpers from Pee-wee’s Playhouse or the surreal elasticity of Gumby.
Read MoreRegular Show: The Complete Series (2025)
For years, Regular Show has been a staple in my household. My son, Danger, and I have bonded over its hilarious, offbeat adventures, finding joy in both the moments we laugh at together and the ones we appreciate in our own ways. Now, with the release of Regular Show: The Complete Series on DVD, we get to relive those experiences all over again—this time with all 245 episodes, special features, and even the Regular Show movie included.
Read MoreDexters Laboratory: The Complete Series (2024) #DVD
The beloved Emmy Award-winning animated series "Dexter’s Laboratory" is finally available on DVD for the first time! Mark your calendars for June 25, 2024, when all 78 episodes of this classic cartoon series, along with the special "Dexter's Laboratory: Ego Trip," will be released in one complete set. Fans can purchase this collection online and in-store at major retailers.
Read MoreErotomaniac (2022)
As you may already know, I have a love for micro-budgeted homemade DIY flicks. I also happen to love animation. Last night, I checked out writer/director/editor/producer/animator Sam Salerno’s Erotomaniac from 2022, which combines both of those aspects.
Read MoreParaNorman (2012) #RetroReview
Looking for kids’ animated fare with a little edge to it? I highly suggest checking out Chris Butler and Sam Fell’s Paranorman, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary on August 17th. Focusing on themes of bullying, remorse, and responsibility, this spooky tale of a boy who can talk to ghosts also features quirky artwork and funky animation.
Read MoreMad God (2021)
Around thirty years ago, Oscar-winning effects legend Phil Tippett began work on a stop motion sci-fi/horror film, but the rise of CGI convinced him that the old school animation discipline’s days were over. However, around ten years ago, he was persuaded by colleagues to begin working on the film again. When Tippett released a sizzle real a year or so ago, effects junkies everywhere went nuts for the footage.
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