Josh A. StevensDec 31, 20235 minIn Defence of Trash AnimeAnime is a broad medium with everything from masterpieces to "trash". However, is there value in shows like "Girlfriend, Girlfriend"?
Josh A. StevensOct 12, 202314 min10 Years On: Pokémon X and Y ReviewPokémon X and Y are 10 years old! Josh looks back at the Nintendo 3DS games that marked a new era for the beloved franchise.
Josh A. StevensSep 11, 20235 minReview: Kyoto Animation's "Tamako Love Story"If you follow anime or are even vaguely aware of the few films that have attracted mainstream critical attention, I hope that you have at...
Josh A. StevensSep 4, 20238 minNetflix's One Piece is an Adaptation MasterclassHas Netflix's One Piece broken the anime adaptation "curse"? Josh explores just what has made this live-action adaptation such a hit.
Josh A. StevensAug 28, 20236 minPokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire ReviewEarlier this year, Nintendo closed the eShop digital stores on both their 3DS and Wii U consoles. In the months since the news broke, it...
Josh A. StevensJul 25, 20239 minContextual Analysis: The Devil in the Details of “The Red Shoes” The subject of his very first film essay, Josh looks back at how the filmic language of "The Red Shoes" sets up its darker, Faustian plot.