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The second season of “Animaniacs” is funny but fails to improve its flaws

This week I had to ask myself a question. Is it possible for Animaniacs to get formulaic? And the answer is: possibly. I never would have thought it - but I feel like the showrunners really need to expand their horizons. That’s not to say the show isn’t funny, it’s still hilarious. This season definitely… Continue reading The second season of “Animaniacs” is funny but fails to improve its flaws

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Top Five Animated Shows of 2020

It’s hard to believe it’s the holiday season. Chanukah starts tomorrow night, and my annual Chinese food and a movie night are just around the corner. It sucks I won’t be able to celebrate either with my family. But in the meantime, let’s explore the shows that made me the happiest this year. Infinity Train… Continue reading Top Five Animated Shows of 2020

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“Animaniacs” 2020 – A reboot done right.

Finally: A reboot that does it right. And it makes perfect sense that Animaniacs - an already meta, self-referential, topical episodic comedy show would work in today’s age where every children’s cartoon reboot seems to be a meta, self-referential, topical episodic comedy show. Nothing has to change!  Okay, maybe a few things do - but… Continue reading “Animaniacs” 2020 – A reboot done right.