Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #28: Lord of the Rings

A year of “Yuridemption”?: LGBTQ+ Representation in Animation in 2025 [Part 2]

In my last part of this series, I talked about LGBTQ+ representation in animation in 2025, from January to mid-April. This post will cover from mid-April to mid-September, focusing on series such as #1 Happy Family USA, Oh My God… Yes!, Maebashi Witches, Lazarus, Once Upon a Witch’s Death, You and Idol Pretty Cure, and A […]

Britflix: Paddington 2

The first Paddington film was a delightful surprise, and the sequel has arguably a better repetition. With Paddington in Peru now out, it is worth looking at why Paddington 2 is so beloved. Paddington (Ben Whishaw) has settled into life in London with the Brown family. He has become a popular resident in Windsor Gardens […]

Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #8: Pirates of the Caribbean

Kieran Freemantle and Jean discuss the past, present, and future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.