Fade to Lack

Reviewing CITY: THE ANIMATION - Kyoto Animation's Latest Masterpiece

A special return for Japanimation Station's Kyoto Vacation

Oct 15 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

Review: “Roofman” is affecting until it exchanges empathy for platitudes

When the 'moral of the story' feels like gaslighting

Oct 11 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

Hades II, Ghost of Yōtei, Xbox Pricing Madness, and more!

Purely Academic #21

Oct 8 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

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September 2025

Review: "One Battle After Another" finds hope, humor, and solidarity in the struggle

PTA's latest is blisteringly intense and surprisingly sweet

Sep 28 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

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Discussing the hit anime film "DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE" on Japanimation Station

A special episode of our anime podcast

Sep 16 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

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Review: "Demon Slayer" Returns to Theaters with "Infinity Castle Part I: Akaza Returns"

As always, ufotable works miracles

Sep 13 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

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August 2025

How We Spent Our Summer Vacation: Dark Souls, Dexter, Donkey Kong & More!

Purely Academic #19

Aug 29 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

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Reviewing Marvel's THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

Purely Academic #18

Aug 1 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

July 2025

Reviewing James Gunn’s SUPERMAN - in Podcast Form!

Purely Academic #17

Jul 17 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

Review: James Gunn's "SUPERMAN" is superhero punk rock

Finally, a Superman movie that feels like Superman

Jul 11 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

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Xbox Layoffs, Switch 2 Adventures, Indiana Jones, Andor & More!

Purely Academic #16

Jul 11 • 

Jonathan R. Lack

Review: "Thunderball" takes James Bond under the sea, and I for one am here for it

Movie of the Week #46 celebrates the film's 60th anniversary

Jul 9 • 

Jonathan R. Lack