Starting with a familiar opening montage of the Superman origin story, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons is a fun love letter to the fans that blends iconic elements from the comics and other famous iterations. The best part of the movie is the first twenty minutes, which touches on influences from Superman the Movie, Superman the Animated Series,
Read MoreThe season 6 premiere for Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty indicates a much-needed shift in attitude for the series. As well-regarded as it is, Rick and Morty has had a shaky run with the award-winning highs of “The Vat of Acid Episode” and the confusing lows of “Rickdependence Spray.” The series has returned with “Solaricks,” and if it’s any indication of
Read MoreDragon Ball Super: Super Hero releases this weekend, marking the franchise’s triumphant return to the screen. There’s been no new Dragon Ball animated content released since the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly in 2018, and Super Hero is a refreshing and wonderful revival. Finally providing a story that evades the focus on Goku and Vegeta, Super Hero was a triumph
Read MoreApple TV’s Luck is a visually stunning film that is alive with details in both art and story. It’s a hilarious family adventure movie full of exciting, imaginative twists and satisfying emotional beats. It’s the first full-length animated movie to come out of the partnership between Apple and Skydance Animation, and it’s a winner. [Warning: There are some mild spoilers ahead from Apple
Read MoreSan Diego Comic-Con is in full swing and on Friday the Marvel Studios animation panel was held to preview what’s coming in the next two years. Previously announced new animated shows revealed new details (and season renewals!), including character designs, plot teases, and even a full episode for those who were lucky to be in attendance. Here’s a recap of news
Read MoreWhile some of the emotional beats we’ve come to know and love from Pixar can be found in this story, Lightyear is a space adventure that doesn’t manage to reach infinity, let alone the stars. Starring Chris Evans as the voice of Buzz Lightyear, the fifth entry in the Toy Story franchise fails to create true excitement and will leave you
Read MoreIn Netflix’s new animated film The Sea Beast, we’re taken on a heartwarming quest full of life, empathy, and learning. The film was written and directed by Chris Williams (Moana, Bolt, Big Hero Six) and is currently streaming on Netflix. In this adventurous tale, we meet sea monster hunter Jacob (Karl Urban), and young orphan Maisie (Zaris-Angel Hator). Both have seen
Read MoreBig Hero 6 is one of those films that just has so much potential. Having a special place in my heart, the movie from Walt Disney Pictures was based on a comic book series from Marvel. It follows 14-year-old Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter), as he comes to grips with losing his older brother in a tragic accident. With the help of
Read MoreMinions: The Rise of Gru has finally come to theaters after 2 years of delays thanks to the pandemic. I’ll admit, this wasn’t something exactly on my radar, nor was it even something I was expecting to see in theaters. But, there we were, on a Saturday, with nothing to do after lunch; somehow we all landed on this. Then, to
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