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10 Years On: Pokémon X and Y Review
Pokémon 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. Stevens
Oct 11, 202314 min read


Review: 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. Stevens
Sep 11, 20235 min read


Netflix's One Piece is an Adaptation Masterclass
Has Netflix's One Piece broken the anime adaptation "curse"? Josh explores just what has made this live-action adaptation such a hit.

Josh A. Stevens
Sep 4, 20238 min read


Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Review
Earlier 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. Stevens
Aug 28, 20236 min read


Contextual 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.

Josh A. Stevens
Jul 25, 20239 min read


Interview: Bravely Default Voice Director Bill Black
Josh looks back at one of his first interviews, with Bill Black, the English voice director of Nintendo 3DS game Bravely Default!

Josh A. Stevens
Jul 18, 20239 min read
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