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Elliot The Littlest Reindeer: Not Destined For Christmas Greatness
ELLIOT THE LITTLEST REINDEER: Not Destined For Christmas Greatness

Elliot the Littlest Reindeer may distract a two year old for a couple of hours, but it’s definitely not a Christmas movie for the whole family to enjoy.

MIRAI: Intimate, Ambitious and Filled with Childlike Wonder
MIRAI: Intimate, Ambitious & Filled With Childlike Wonder

Mirai may feel more like a series of vignettes thrown together rather than a cohesive whole, but Hosoda’s wondrous animation style, coupled with a personal look at family dynamics, makes it hard to resist.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers

Whereas kids might dismiss Ralph Breaks the Internet’s flaws for an uplifting swirl of inconsequential sugary adventure, adults might be hard-pressed in their quest to find nutritional value.

THE GRINCH: An Idea That’s More Wonderful Than Awful

Was The Grinch necessary? Absolutely not. Sure, there’s some filler. Sure, there’s some cringe. But the quantity of them was not enough to impinge.

SONG OF THE SEA: A wave of emotion
SONG OF THE SEA: A Wave Of Emotion

Tomm Moore’s 2014 animation Song of the Sea is an unapologetically emotional tale, that aims to make the viewer embrace what it means to be human.

Film and Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics of Dionysian Pessimism in Sausage Party
Film & Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics Of Dionysian Pessimism In SAUSAGE PARTY

In this article on film and philosphy, Lance Conley looks at the pessimistic philosphy embedded within raunchy animated comedy Sausage Party.

THE VENTURE BROS. (S07E10): "The Saphrax Protocol"
THE VENTURE BROS. (S07E10): “The Saphrax Protocol”

The Venture Bros. episode 10 was an excellent episode that managed to wrap up a few seasons of plot while also opening up the future for Hank and the Monarch.

THE VENTURE BROS. (S7E9): “The Forecast Manufacturer”
THE VENTURE BROS. (S7E9): “The Forecast Manufacturer”

And thus, we arrive at the fireworks factory. After a few episodes that were more…

SMALLFOOT: Hyperactive Animated Fable Is Strictly For Kids
SMALLFOOT: Hyperactive Animated Fable Is Strictly For Kids

Smallfoot is desperate to entertain its audience with musical numbers, visual gags, and rapid-fire dialogue without paying that same attention to character or stakes.

The Venture Bros. (S7E8): "The Terminus Mandate"
The Venture Bros. (S7E8): “The Terminus Mandate”

Feeling quite like a standalone episode, “The Unicorn in Captivity” the focuses the action on the villainous end of the cast while Dr. Venture has a plot that offers up silliness.

The Venture Bros S7E7: "The Unicorn in Captivity"
The Venture Bros S7E7: “The Unicorn in Captivity”

It’s not often that a Venture Bros. episode feels like filler, but “The Unicorn in Captivity” definitely felt like the creators were moving pieces into place for the endgame.

BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 5: Reliable Show Continues Galloping Along
BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 5: Reliable Show Continues Galloping Along

It’s easy to call this season “more of the same”, but for a show as good as BoJack Horseman, that’s a compliment.

THE VENTURE BROS (S7E6): “The Bellicose Proxy”
THE VENTURE BROS (S7E6): “The Bellicose Proxy”

The Venture Bros., “The Bellicose Proxy” is the first purely comedic episode we’ve had this season as the two failures at the centre of the show turn things around.

THE VENTURE BROS (S7E5): “The Inamorata Consequence”
THE VENTURE BROS (S7E5): “The Inamorata Consequence”

Delivering another fantastic episode, The Venture Bros. has amassed a deep bench of incredible supporting characters that guarantee any scene is gold.

THE VENTURE BROS (S7E4): “The High Cost of Loathing”
THE VENTURE BROS (S7E4): “The High Cost Of Loathing”

It almost feels as though “The High Cost of Loathing” should have been The Venture Bros.’ season premiere, with the previous three episodes being a self contained trilogy.