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“LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” can’t put much life into Life Day

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
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Disney+ tries to replicate the giddy anarchy of Star Wars‘ most infamous work of media, but it doesn’t […]

Clint Worthington Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

Season 3 of “Aggretsuko” moves out of the office

Aggretsuko
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The red panda keeps raging against the machine as the cartoon becomes even more painfully relatable.

Jacob Oller Posted on August 27, 2020August 26, 2020

Dick jokes and free throws abound in the limp, unfunny “Hoops”

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Netflix’s latest animated show is a cheap-shot sports comedy that won’t stop bouncing off the comedic backboard.

Sean Price Posted on August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

“Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy” rolls out a worthy first chapter with “Siege”

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Netflix and Rooster Teeth team up for a dark, compelling set of stories about everyone’s favorite robots in disguise.

Justin Harrison Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

“Crossing Swords” is a historically unfunny parody of medieval times

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John Harvatine IV & Tom Root’s attempt at recapturing the goofy joy of “Robot Chicken” is a disappointing mess.

Sean Price Posted on June 11, 2020June 18, 2020

Reexamining the anti-racist messaging of HBO’s “Whitewash”

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Lambasted at the time for not being direct enough about race, HBO’s animated short takes on new significance in a post-BLM America.

Sylvie Soulet Posted on June 8, 2020July 2, 2020

Apple TV+’s “Central Park” is well worth a stroll

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The minds between Bob’s Burgers bring a goofy, well-crafted animated musical to Apple’s streaming service.

Douglas Laman Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

“Scoob!” is as insubstantial as a Scooby Snack

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Hanna-Barbera gives Scooby-Doo a superpowered reboot and loses most of its charm along the way.

Rob Kojder Posted on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

The Quarantine Film Festival: Streaming Through the Coronavirus

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A comprehensive guide to the streaming films you should watch as you quarantine from the coronavirus.

The Spool Staff Posted on March 20, 2020April 27, 2020

Pixar’s “Onward” Is a Heartfelt Coming-of-Mage Story

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Pixar gets back to its tear-jerking roots with an emotionally complex modern fantasy about grief, loss, and brotherhood.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Box Office: “Sonic the Hedgehog” Runs Rings Around the Competition

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Everyone’s favorite talking hedgehog burns up a $57 million opening weekend at the box office, while Birds of Prey experiences the typical second-weekend slump.

Douglas Laman Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Review: Shaun the Sheep Flocks To Shear Sci-Fi Fun With “Farmageddon”

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Aardman is back with another charming children’s romp in the Shaun the Sheep series.

Douglas Laman Posted on February 15, 2020February 16, 2020

Spies in Disguise Review: Secret Agent Spider-Man

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Will Smith & Tom Holland lend their voices to an animated adventure that makes up in charm what it lacks in originality.

Marshall Estes Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Box Office Report: “Playmobil” Has Worst Opening Weekend in Decades

Playmobil: The Movie Box Office
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Playmobil’s misguided animated feature follows in the footsteps of Delgo, The Oogieloves and other ill-fated kid’s flicks.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

Box Office Report: “Frozen 2”, “Knives Out” Rule Thanksgiving

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Disney’s sequel enjoys another robust weekend, while the Rian Johnson whodunit clues moviegoers to the joys of original crowdpleasers.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Klaus Review: Putting an Animated Spin on Santa

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Netflix’s Christmas offerings get an animated upgrade in this familiar but handsomely hand-drawn take on the Santa story.

Douglas Laman Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019

Frozen II Review: Disney Sequel Concerns Itself With Restorative Just-Ice

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This sequel to the 2013 animated hit delivers on the songs and some lovely messaging, but essentially delivers more of the same.

Clint Worthington Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Box Office Report: “Terminator: Dark Fate” Doesn’t Break the T3 Curse

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There is no fate but what we make, and Dark Fate‘s middling box office returns paint a grim […]

Douglas Laman Posted on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

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