The gloriously funny and loving dysfunction of family: The Great North (S2, E1-10)

There is so much great modern animation on television and streaming platforms. Shows like Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, Bojack Horseman, and South Park, not to mention Centaurworld which was a highlight of 2021 for this reviewer, sparkle with incisive writing, sharp humour, pitch-perfect, fully-rounded characters and a sense of time Continue Reading

Traumatic puppyhood and possibly licensed Batman toys abound in the hilarious new clip for Dc League of Super-Pets

SNAPSHOTIt sure isn’t easy being Superman’s dog! Krypto hails from Krypton and has super-powers like his owner; but his social skills are decidedly alien at the dog park and he has no idea how to be ordinary. But when Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and the rest of the Justice Continue Reading

Good is no fun at all. Or is it? Let’s see if The Bad Guys can figure it out

SNAPSHOTIn this action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, based on the best-selling book series, a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet—becoming model citizens. Never have there been 5 friends as infamous as The Bad Guys: dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), seen-it-all Continue Reading

Every hero has a beginning … Lightyear debuts an all-new trailer

SNAPSHOTTo infinity and… The sci-fi action-adventure presents the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy—introducing the legendary Space Ranger who would win generations of fans. Lightyear is directed by American animation filmmaker Angus MacLane, co-director on Finding Dory, and director of the shorts Toy Story of Continue Reading