The summer of 2019 has largely been defined but its lack of hits. Frankly, many of the blockbusters that we were not excited lived up to the hype. Men in Black International stumbled. Godzilla: King of the Monsters tanked. The summer was marked by financial disappointment, but there were some interesting movies to come out of the… Read More "Catching Up on …
Category: Animation
We Bought a Pod Episode 61: Toy Story 4, Aaron’s Japan Stories, and Neon Genesis Evangelion Comes to Netflix
Hey guys! Sorry this episode is really late! We recorded in late June but didn't get a chance to put it up until now. In the meantime, enjoy our belated thoughts on Toy Story 4, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Fleabag Season 2, and random other stuff we kind of just ramble about for close to twenty… Read More "We Bought a …
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Penguin Highway’ Offers Excellent Animation and Cute Fun
While many films from East Asia have elements of science fiction, most American audiences focus on tales of magical realism. While some anime, especially casual anime fans, have grown to expect this from Japanese productions, the genre has risen in popularity over the past few years. With features like Your Name. and Fireworks becoming populist hits, it was… Read More "Blu-Ray Review: ‘Penguin …
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We Bought A Pod Episode 59 – Can you Feel the Ennui Tonight?
https://weboughtablog.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/wbab-lion-king.mp3 We are back! This time we are bringing you Cats, Cats (tm), and SDCC Comic-Con Trailers! Be sure to download, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening! Read More "We Bought A Pod Episode 59 – Can you Feel the Ennui Tonight?"
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Review: ‘The Lion King’ Brings Nothing New to the Screen and Wastes Spectacular Visuals
Growing up, Walt Disney Animation Studios films were the backbone of my movie rotations. Mixed in with Batman features, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars, I watched classics and new releases until my VHS tapes wore out. When The Lion King (1994) released, it was the culmination of an incredible run for the animation studio. Along with Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and Toy Story, The Lion King should be… Read More "Review: ‘The Lion …
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘Okko’s Inn’ Makes a Compelling Case for the Best Animated Feature Lineup
One of the toughest moments in any person's life can be the first time you lose a loved one. The journey from sadness to acceptance can be difficult, but life can move on. Animation has often been used to open up conversations with children and young adults about the emotional impacts of death, and how… Read More "Blu-Ray Review: ‘Okko’s …
Is The New Evangelion Dub Really That Bad?
While away on my Japanese excursion something incredible happened, Netflix finally released the iconic Neon Genesis Evangelion to a wide American audience for the first time since Toonami did back in 2003. NGE is such an incredible watch that I was shocked to see that there was some drama brewing on the Twitterverse. The thing… Read More "Is The New …
