Tag Archives: Animation

Game Over: We Shouldn’t Have Pressed Start on 2004 Show

As a network, UPN took chances in their programming to try and stand out, but some efforts looked a lot more like chasing trends, so it was no surprise that they’d want to take advantage of the rising popularity video … Continue reading

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Urkel Saves Santa Review: Steve Unleashed

Family Matters wasn’t just a hit sitcom — it was a show that touched a generation. With the breakout success of the Steve Urkel character — and the extremely wacky nature of some episodes — it’s still baffling that fans never … Continue reading

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The Venture Bros. Movie Review: A Bittersweet Farewell

Ever since the news of new Venture Bros. material was announced – a potential conclusion to the entire shebang – I began holding my breath in anticipation. The pain helped pass the time. I feel as if I’ve been waiting most of … Continue reading

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Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero is Still Worth Watching 25 Years Later

In a world where Batman: The Animated Series brought fans so many incredible stories in its first couple of seasons, it is often easy to forget about the many good adventures that came later. Many were turned off by the change in … Continue reading

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ 2003 Series Remains Underrated 20 Years Later

Like many, I grew up watching the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon and was forever changed by its awesomeness, made into a lifelong fan. For most in this position, however, it became tough to look past that version of the characters, … Continue reading

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The Coolest Side Characters From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ 1987 Cartoon

The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise has been swinging hard in recent years with comics, toys, movies, and television shows, but a sizeable portion of their audience first discovered these turtle boys through animation. Though several different iterations of these reptiles … Continue reading

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Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind Review: A Good & Gory Time

To those looking for something a bit different in their Mortal Kombat viewing, the third installment in WB’s animated film series may be just what the Elder Gods ordered. This entry isn’t going to work for everyone, but Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind takes … Continue reading

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Ranking the Sonic the Hedgehog Cartoon Series Before Sonic Prime

Most people think of his video game success when they hear the name Sonic the Hedgehog, as shown by the release of Sega’s Sonic Origins Collection. It isn’t hard to imagine someone growing up knowing the character more from his recent … Continue reading

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Reflecting on G.I. Joe: The Movie 35 Years Later – The Hampered Hero

There’s a lot of G.I. Joe media available now and it’s easy to get lost on where to start or what’s even worth watching. However, many got their first taste of the real American heroes with the 1987 animated film that still … Continue reading

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FernGully: The Last Rainforest is Still Blooming 30 Years Later

After Captain Planet and the Planeteers tried to make being environmentally conscious cool nearly two years earlier, it was time to inform the masses and bring the plight of the rainforests to the big screen. The film was an attempt to make … Continue reading

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