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  • Why I Take Animation Seriously

    Why I Take Animation Seriously

    “We take animation seriously,” that’s the tagline for Overly Animated. I’ve had it memorized since the first day I started writing here. I know it by heart, but I’ve never stopped and thought about what that means to me. We […]

     
  • Total Drama Review Week 5: The Sucky Outdoors

    Total Drama Review Week 5: The Sucky Outdoors

    Where did that bear suit come from? I’ve seen this season five, maybe six times, but for the life of me I still cannot answer that question. It’s quite possibly the greatest question of animation history, and if anyone ever […]

     
  • Hidden Gems: Robotomy

    Hidden Gems: Robotomy

    We’re diving really deep with this one. In 2010 Cartoon Network launched a new show starring Patton Oswalt. The show was ordered for a twelve episode season but it was cancelled after only ten. Robotomy remains one of the least […]

     
  • Counterpoint: Steven Universe is Successful In Spite of its Nontraditional Airing Schedule

    Counterpoint: Steven Universe is Successful In Spite of its Nontraditional Airing Schedule

    Zach Blumenfeld wrote an interesting article for the A.V. Club today (make sure to check it out before reading this) about Steven Universe’s nontraditional airing schedule, a frequent topic of discussion on this website.  In short, I disagree with most of […]

     
  • Total Drama Review Week 4: Not Quite Famous

    Total Drama Review Week 4: Not Quite Famous

    And so we hit one of the show’s greatest moments, and one of its grossest. Welcome back to the weekly Total Drama review and we turn now to one of the show’s most recognizable episodes, “Not Quite Famous”. Even my friends […]

     
  • Total Drama Review Week 3: Dodgebrawl

    Total Drama Review Week 3: Dodgebrawl

    Welcome back everyone to the Total Drama weekly review. Last week we talked about what I considered to be one of the most underrated episodes and this week we turn to one of the biggest fan favorites. Before we dive […]

     
  • The New Powerpuff Girls is Actually Great

    The New Powerpuff Girls is Actually Great

    Who’s got the power? We’ve got the power! Much to my surprise, I really, really love the new Powerpuff Girls. It’s everything I never knew I wanted from a PPG reboot. The show is unapologetically young, feminine, feminist, kick-butt, very […]

     
  • Total Drama Review Week 2: The Big Sleep

    Total Drama Review Week 2: The Big Sleep

    Welcome back to the Total Drama Weekly Review. This week we’re going to look at a very underrated episode, one I would argue is one of the most important in the history of the franchise, “The Big Sleep”. While most […]

     
  • Reason Redeems: A Look at Peridot’s Redemption Arc

    Reason Redeems: A Look at Peridot’s Redemption Arc

    Peridot’s redemption arc is, if not the best storyline in Steven Universe, then at least one of the most interesting. Our perception of Peridot has evolved dramatically since we first saw her in “Warp Tour.” She has gone from a […]

     
  • Hidden Gems: Stoked

    Hidden Gems: Stoked

    Fresh TV inc. is primarily known for creating the massive fan hit Total Drama as well as 6teen. Even their show Grojband enjoyed mild success. One show however always seems to be forgotten: Stoked. The show centered on six teenagers who […]