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Various media topics, including: comics; animation; podcasts; the media industry; and diversity issues.

YA graphic novels
April 12, 2022May 28, 2022Media

2021 bookstore graphic novel sales: Viz, Scholastic are still the “Big Two”

A look at 2021 bookstore graphic novel sales shows Scholastic and Viz, not DC and Marvel, still dominate comics outside the direct market.

“Marvel’s Voices: Pride” TPB (2022)
April 1, 2022May 4, 2022Media

April 2022 graphic novel picks and news

A look at graphic novels and manga of interest coming out in April 2022. Also, DC Universe Infinite is now available outside the United States.

Disney's Encanto
March 29, 2022May 4, 2022Media

“Encanto” wins the 2022 Oscar for Animated Feature; “CODA” the first streaming service film to win Best Picture

A look at the 2022 Academy Awards, plus thoughts on Will Smith/Chris Rock, what’s wrong with the Oscars, and “CODA”‘s win.

March 25, 2022April 19, 2022Media

Cartoon review: “Turning Red”

A review of the Disney/Pixar film “Turning Red,” as well as why the film’s star is relatable (despite what some online say).

Hourglass
March 18, 2022May 4, 2022Media

The ways cartoons handle characters’ aging

A look at the multiple ways cartoons handle their characters’ aging, from floating timelines to only certain characters growing older.

Sleeping Beauty Castle
March 15, 2022May 4, 2022Media

Disney, “Don’t Say Gay,” and its LGBTQ representation issues

Disney’s come under fire for its response over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. However, it’s also had issues over its general LGBTQ representation.

2010 Winter Olympics Canada women's hockey
March 4, 2022May 4, 2022Media

The 2022 Winter Olympics was the least-watched winter games in US TV history

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China saw record low viewership in the United States. Most of the reasons are similar to the 2020 summer games’ low viewership.

Chef's Kiss header
February 25, 2022May 4, 2022Media

March 2022 graphic novel picks and news

A look at graphic novels of interest for March 2022, including the latest volume in Iron Circus Comics’ “Poorcraft” series.

SoFi Stadium
February 15, 2022May 4, 2022Media

Super Bowl LVI commercials and halftime show thoughts

A look at the commercials and halftime show for Super Bowl LVI, plus a few thoughts on the actual game itself.

Valentine's Day art
February 11, 2022April 23, 2022Media

Valentine’s Day in cartoons

A look at Valentine’s Day depictions in cartoons, from “Peanuts” and “The Simpsons” to DC Comics’ Hawkman and Hawkgirl.

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