Video Games Are Not Movies: The Problem of “Cinematic” Gaming
Photo: Video games Gaming’s Ancestry and Legitimacy One thing to be grateful for is that the heated “Are video games art?” debates are basically over and done with at this point. Of course, video games are art; they have about as much right to be considered “art” like...
‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles’: The Netflix Action Cartoon Has its Ups and Downs
Photo: ‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles’ Background Before I tackle this show itself, I feel it necessary to give some background on it: The show is based on the comic book series ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ written and illustrated by American-Japanese artist Stan Sakai. Set...
Netflix’s ‘Bubble’ Bursts at the First Sign of Trouble | Japanese Anime
Photo: ‘Bubble’ What Sounds Like a Dream Team on Paper I was somewhat excited for ‘Bubble’, leading up to its Netflix premiere. While animated features generally look better than their TV counterparts, few in recent years can claim to be as visually dazzling as...
The Comeback of ‘Monster High’ in 2022: What Can We Expect?
Photo: ‘Monster High’ Overview Premiering in 2010, the ‘Monster High’ mini-series and doll lines took over kids’ hearts. Through unique ways of providing representation and unmatched character designs, this Mattel project was a quick success....
