Netflix had a major success story on their hands when they premiered Masters of the Universe: Revelation on July 23, 2021. This Netflix animated sequel to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-1985) earned critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes alone, Part 1 earned 94% from 48 critical
The animated steampunk action-adventure series Arcane was one of Netflix's biggest success stories. When the first season premiered all the way back in November 6, 2021; critics and audiences alike raved about it...in a good way. On Rotten Tomatoes alone, 100% of critics over 29 reviews gave it
Lost in the Reel's video review for Scavengers Reign Every so often, an animated series comes along that really redefines the medium as we know it. And when I say every so often, I mean rarely… and it is cause to celebrate when it happens. Shows like Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last
Even at first glance, Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai looks like an interesting concept for a series. It's essentially a revenge story featuring a mixed-race female samurai in Japan's Edo period. Few action stories like these star a female main character, so this by itself is a rather refreshing take on
If you're a casual Star Trek enthusiast, just like me, get ready for an exciting adventure with the highly anticipated Season 4 of Paramount+ Original Series STAR TREK: LOWER
Dragon Age: Absolution is an interesting mix of epic fantasy adventure and a heist story. However, it never really rises above being a decent story. The only thing that saves this adult animated series from mediocrity, in my opinion, is a combination of likable main cast and its good LGBTQ
Amphibia season 2 is when the story finally kicks into high gear, and I mean that both literally and figuratively. Literally because of the fun road trip Anne and the Plantars go on. Figuratively because this is when the story starts getting really good. Man, even the key art for this season looks
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE YET TO SEE PANTHEON, THIS IS A NON-SPOILER REVIEW. AMC's Pantheon is the channel's first foray into animation, and also the first primetime drama series ever created in this medium. It's a wonderful sign of where entertainment is going, that a big cable network known for
We're in the era of liminal spaces, folks. Movies like Skinamarink, Backrooms, and Exit 8 have all proven that audiences, especially younger audiences, can't get enough of them. it Ends brings us really two liminal spaces in one movie. The film tells the story of four friends who are getting
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger feels like a movie that’s selling itself as something deeper than it ultimately is. There’s an expectation that we’re going to get this grand story about the Gallagher brothers reconciling, putting aside their differences, and coming back together for these
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia shows us the power of wisdom, for good and for evil, in the titular Ep. 10 "Wisdom". With Boraqchin showing Sitara / Fatima that she's both very crafty and utterly ruthless in her pursuit of her goals. However, for all that she is wise, she is by no means omniscient.