About Rafael Motamayor
Rafael Motamayor is an entertainment writer and critic for sites like Collider, Observer, Rotten Tomatoes, /Film, IGN, and more. He specializes in writing about horror and animation, and yearns for the day a good animated horror project comes along so he can combine the two.
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The Best Anime Movies on Netflix Right Now
From classic Miyazaki to CG-animated monster movies, this list covers 40 years of anime greats.
The Best Anime TV Series on Netflix Right Now
If you can't catch 'em all, you should at least catch these curated titles.
'The Cuphead Show' Producers on Turning the Fan-Favorite Video Game into a TV Love Letter to Classic Animation
They also discuss making episodic TV with an overarching story.
'The Book of Boba Fett' Pulled a Stealth 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Rematch and I Lost My Mind
They did a monster mash!
Oscar Nominations 2022: Full List of This Year's Academy Awards Nominations
Let the discourse begin!
'The Legend of Vox Machina' Cast on Turning 'Critical Role's D&D Livestream Into an Animated Fantasy Epic
They also talked about why they wanted the first season to be about the Briarwood arc.
'Jujutsu Kaisen 0' Finally Gets a Release Date in the U.S. and It's Way Sooner Than You Think
This brings us one step closer to the release of season 2.
Guillermo Del Toro's 'Pinocchio': First Footage Reveals Release Window, Ewan McGregor's Cricket in Stop-Motion Musical
This will be the director's first musical film.
'Something in the Dirt': Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead on Making a Sci-Fi Stoner Film and Working on 'Moon Knight'
They also talk about capturing the look of an 'Unsolved Mysteries' type show.
'The Boys: Diabolical' Reveals Release Date in Extremely Gory Tex Avery-Inspired Animated First Look
The first season will comprise eight episodes.
'The Cuphead Show!' Trailer Reveals a Release Date for the Animated Extravaganza
The show is based on a popular video game inspired by classic cartoons.
'Big Nate' Clip Shows Titular Character Navigating the Nightmare of School Team Projects
The show premieres on February 17.
'SCREAM' Ending Explained: Who Did It and Why?
The latest film in the horror franchise is a perfect capsule for the era of legacy sequels.
'Dragons: The Nine Realms' Showrunner on Bringing the Franchise to Modern Times, Movie Connections, and More
He also talks about how 'Power Rangers' informs his approach to characters.
The 10 Best Animated Movies of 2021, Ranked
From exciting action, to gripping documentaries and anticipated conclusions, it was a phenomenal year for the medium.
The 10 Best Anime Shows of 2021, Ranked
From anthropomorphic animals, to hyped sequels, the cutest fairy tale and a gripping war story, this was one of the best years for anime ever.
What 'Masters of the Universe: Revelations' Gets Right About Gritty Franchise Reboots
There's more to it than just violence and nostalgia.