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August 27, 2020

Season 3 of “Aggretsuko” moves out of the office

The red panda keeps raging against the machine as the cartoon becomes even more painfully relatable.
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August 19, 2020

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

Netflix's latest animated show is a cheap-shot sports comedy that won't stop bouncing off the comedic backboard.
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July 30, 2020

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

Netflix and Rooster Teeth team up for a dark, compelling set of stories about everyone's favorite robots in disguise.
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June 11, 2020

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

John Harvatine IV & Tom Root's attempt at recapturing the goofy joy of "Robot Chicken" is a disappointing mess.
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June 8, 2020

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

Lambasted at the time for not being direct enough about race, HBO's animated short takes on new significance in a post-BLM America.
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May 27, 2020

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

The minds between Bob's Burgers bring a goofy, well-crafted animated musical to Apple's streaming service.
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May 15, 2020

“Scoob!” is as insubstantial as a Scooby Snack

Hanna-Barbera gives Scooby-Doo a superpowered reboot and loses most of its charm along the way.
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March 20, 2020

The Quarantine Film Festival: Streaming Through the Coronavirus

A comprehensive guide to the streaming films you should watch as you quarantine from the coronavirus.
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February 21, 2020

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

Pixar gets back to its tear-jerking roots with an emotionally complex modern fantasy about grief, loss, and brotherhood.
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February 17, 2020

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

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.