How's It Hold Up‪?‬ Danika Juarez

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Some movies are known for being massively successful, massively influential, and pillars of their respective genre... and yet also get watched less and less as the years go by, as though knowledge of their reputation is enough and watching the actual film is no longer needed. In many ways, it feels like Akira is one of these movies - frequently mentioned when talking about 'greatest anime movies', but how many fans who started watching anime in the 2000s or 2010s can say they've bothered to go back and watch this film from the late 80s? One might even start wondering if it's worth all the hype. Well, is it? Listen to find out.


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Though Tex Avery tends to be known for his more violent, slapstick and sometimes horny cartoons, the man was also capable of making cartoons that were strangely sweet. This is perhaps the most well-known example, though don't let the 'sweet' description fool you into thinking the short is devoid of laughs. Featuring a jazz-singing owl, disappointed parents, and a talent competition, this short has it all... but is it good? Listen to find out!


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Like Ranma 1/2 before, this time we're covering another animated film that's tied to a long-running animated series! Unlike that movie, which was fairly standalone, this film is actually a direct continuation of Steven Universe, taking place after that series' finale. Like the show that spawned it, there's lots of fighting, lots of singing, and lots of queerness. But do they all come together well to create a feature film? Listen to find out!


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Popeye is back, and he's got a baby this time! Trying to be a pal to Olive Oyl, Popeye takes little Swee'Pea to the zoo, but this baby has a habit of running loose and causing problems that it's up to Popeye to fix. This is one of those cartoons that's alright overall but has one particular moment that makes you laugh out loud. Does that moment make the cartoon worth watching? Listen to find out!


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We've watched several half-hour shorts for Mickey and his friends before, but we've never seen the mouse feature in a full-length film... until today! That's right, Mickey and his pals are Musketeers, on a feature-length adventure of daring-do and classical music. The gang's all here - Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy, Pete, Pluto, the Beagle Boys, Clarabelle... okay well Horace didn't make the cut. But we did get a French turtle? Does it ultimately all come together, or is Mickey's first film a dud? Listen to find out!


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Mickey's pals Donald and Goofy might be swiftly gaining in popularity, but at least in 1936, Mickey himself wasn't down for the count yet! This time we have a Through the Looking Glass inspired romp in store for Disney's favorite mouse, with Mickey dancing, playing and fighting over the course of the short. It's all a dream and Mickey knows it, so he might as well have some fun while it's happening, even if it makes the King of Hearts mad. Is this Mickey Mouse misadventure any good? Listen to find out!


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