Hey there, it's been a while, hasn't it? I know I've been on a bit of a hiatus from the podcast, and I'm not fully back yet, but I couldn't let this moment pass without sharing something that's been weighing heavily on my heart. You see, recently we lost a true legend in the world of manga: Akira...

For years I have enjoyed classic animation specials from one of the early masters of stop motion.  From Rudolph to Santa the Rankin Bass holiday films have always been a staple in my movie line up. From its charming style to its awesome music, join me as I celebrate more than a half century of...