Disney and I have, shall we say, a love-hate relationship. I grew up on Mickey Mouse cartoons and loved Donald Duck as a child (I nearly typed “Donald Dick”. I need new hands.). However, as I grew a little older, … Continue reading →
The beautiful part about being involved in (shameless plug) That’s Not Current: I have gotten to meet so many amazing writers that happen to be incredible, knowledgeable people with whom I’ve become friends. Rebecca Booth (of the United Nations of Horror podcast) … Continue reading →
Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away is often sited as a study in the transition from childhood to adulthood. In this respect, the criticism is well-founded: throughout our story, Chihiro/Sen (voiced by Daveigh Chase) transitions from whiny child to self-confident, mature young … Continue reading →
I’ve always found Vampire Hunter D to be a relaxing experience. Don’t know if it’s the soundtrack, the dark tones or the voice acting of the cast, but each and every time I watch it, I find myself strangely at … Continue reading →
I’m an Adventure Time freak. Yes, I’m one of those. Can’t help it. I love the snark. I love the shrill scream of Finn (and Jeremy Shada for screaming that way). I love Lumpy Space Princess, despite that she’s a … Continue reading →
Power is in the eye of the beholder. It’s the meaning that we assign to people, places and events that give control; in order for that power to work, there must be a willing surrender to this control. Whether the … Continue reading →
Some days, you just want to go back to being a little kid, where everything is funny, possiblities are endless, and you don’t have to be an adult with grown-up problems. I have to admit that this has been one … Continue reading →
Don’t roll your eyes just yet; stick with me for a minute. Yes, this is a kids’ movie. Yes, it’s a Disney cartoon. However, this one is special. It’s less of a kids’ movie and far more of a reward … Continue reading →
There comes a point in every parent’s life when you cannot do one more animated film. Not. A. Single. One. I rapidly hit that point about a year ago. Frozen broke me. So when my children asked to watch 2009’s … Continue reading →
