“Filler” Episodes: How Avatar: the Last Airbender Defies Expectations 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   (Image from cbr.com)  What is a “filler” episode? In anime, a filler episode is an episode that drifts from the original plot timeline through recaps, flashbacks, or arcs that aren’t pertinent to the story.   Filler episodes are common in anime, with people in the anime community creating lists of episodes that can be skipped when watching the … Continue reading “Filler” Episodes: How Avatar: the Last Airbender Defies Expectations 

Enough Live-Action Remakes: Defending Animation as an Artform 

Myo Thiha  Opinions Editor  The new Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. Photo credit: Netflix  Netflix’s live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender was released recently to an underwhelming reception from both critics and audiences. This adaptation is not the first live-action version of the beloved Nickelodeon series; famed thriller director M. Night Shyamalan … Continue reading Enough Live-Action Remakes: Defending Animation as an Artform