Saturday Morning Cartoons

‘Animaniacs’ was Designed Purposefully to Stir Chaotic Energy

The '90s cartoon series behaved unlike any other cartoon series, chasing hysterical absurdity by any means necessary. Read More

The Fight to Shape Self in ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’

'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power' provides a beacon for developing souls to follow. Every day is an opportunity for… Read More

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ Screams So You Will Listen

Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Primal' is not just a bloody bout of prehistoric action. It's a devastating examination of grief and rage. Read More

‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ May Be a Cartoon Comedy, But it is 100% ‘Trek’

The cartoon series happily lampoons your favorite franchise but never betrays the soul of Gene Roddenberry. Read More

Mark Mueller and Carl Barks are the Reasons You Love ‘DuckTales’

While you may not know the names Mark Mueller or Carl Barks, they were crucial in capturing your imagination regarding… Read More

‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ Succeeded Where the Films Often Fumbled

We look back at 'X-Men: The Animated Series' and celebrate its audacity. Read More

Disney Nearly Built a Cinematic Universe from a Bunch of ‘Gargoyles.’

We return to the early nineties and revel in the unapologetically strange and wonderful 'Gargoyles' cartoon series. Read More

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Thrive on Cartoon Reboots

The identity of the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' required years of revision as the characters hopped from comics to cartoons… Read More

Fleischer Studios Taught Superman to Quit Leaping and Fly

The Fleischer brothers reluctantly agreed to take on Superman, and in the process, they revolutionized the character. Read More