2012 saw much hype over (bogus, of course) ancient Mayan predictions of the apocalypse hitting on December 21. Of course, that came and went without incident. But here’s a list of 10 cartoon references to the end of the world. Apokolips DC Comics has since the 70s featured the world called “Apokolips,” a planet in … Read more
This week’s entry, and the first one to feature indigenous peoples, is the 2000 Disney movie “The Emperor’s New Groove.” Background The film focuses on a selfish young emperor (Kuzco, voiced by David Spade) of an Incan Empire-like kingdom. Kuzco’s turned into a llama by his not-so-loyal advisor, Yzma (voiced by Eartha Kitt, in one … Read more
