Author: Scott Johnson

Greetings all you lovely readers of and welcome to “Animated Anarchy.” As wonderfully geeky our corner of the Internet is, we haven’t had anyone jump into the goldmine of the world’s history of 2D and 3D animation. So join me, Scott Johnson, as I dive into the inkwell to bring up some of the fascinatingly brilliant, contemplative, weird, and flat out bad cartoons.

Animated Anarchy’s Annecy Festival Week: Seoul Station

Our final blog for the Annecy Film Festival covers the South Korean Zombie flick ‘Seoul Station’ and trailers of missed films. Guest Review by Maciek Kur!

Animated Anarchy’s Annecy Festival Week: Nuts!

We look at Annecy’s 2nd Animated Documentary covering the life of one fascinating, obscure American Icon in ‘Nuts!’ Guest Reviewed by Maciek Kur!

Animated Anarchy’s Annecy Festival Week: Anthem of the Heart

We look at one of the premiere anime films from Annecy with the teenage drama, ‘Anthem of the Heart!’ Reviewed by Guest Maciek Kur!

Animated Anarchy’s Annecy Festival Week: Snowtime!

Checking out something snowy and child-friendly from the festival, Maciek Kur reviews the Canadian Animated Film ‘Snowtime!’

Animated Anarchy’s Annecy Festival Week: 25 April

Our Annecy Film Festival reviews continue with ’25 April,’ a New Zealand animated documentary film about the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign of WWI.

Annecy Festival Week: The Girl Without Hands

Maciek Kur reviews the animated French adaptation of the disturbing Grimm Fairy Tale, ‘The Girl Without Hands.’

Annecy Festival Week: My Life as a Zucchini (Courgette)

Our first film for Annecy Festival Week covers ‘My Life as a Zucchini,’ the winner of the “Crystal Best Feature Film” Award!

Annecy Festival Week: Moana and Inner Workings

Animated Anarchy kicks off the Annecy International Film Festival week by looking at extended previews of Disney’s upcoming ‘Moana’ and ‘Inner Workings!’

Ratchet and Clank

Scott Johnson reviews the film adaptation of Insomniac’s third-person shooter/platforming series, Ratchet and Clank.

The Killing Joke Preview

Scott Johnson talks about the upcoming animated adaptation of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s The Killing Joke.

The Definitive Ranked Animated Movie List of 2015

Scott Johnson covers the biggest animated movie releases of 2015.

F is For Family

Scott Johnson reviews Bill Burr and Michael Price’s new animated series, F is For Family!

Bojack Horseman Season 2

Scott Johnson reviews the second season of Netflix’s animated series, Bojack Horseman.

The Peanuts Movie

Animated Anarchy cracks open the biggest, reintroduction of a classic cartoon this year by reviewing The Peanuts Movie!

Annecy Film Festival: When Marnie Was There

Scott Johson reviews Studio Ghibli’s latest animated feature, When Marnie Was There.

Annecy Film Festival: Long Way North

As we end the special guest reviews for this wonderful week, we’ll be looking at what may be the most visually interesting trailer of the Annecy International Film Festival, Long Way North.

Featuring guest writer/reviewer Maciek Kur!

Annecy Film Festival: The Case of Hana & Alice

So what makes The Case of Hana & Alice so peculiar? Thanks to Mr. Kur, we get to unravel the film’s unique origins and animation techniques.

Featuring guest writer/reviewer Maciek Kur!

Annecy Film Festival: Possessed

What is certainly the biggest oddball of the festival, does Posessed provide a sense of unique charm to win the affections from the open-minded Annecy filmgoers?

Featuring guest writer/reviewer Maciek Kur!

Annecy Film Festival: Extraordinary Tales

While the broadcasting technique of showing several shorts has dwindled, we’re greeted today with a fascinating collection of horror stories in the form of this collection of Extraordinary Tales.

Featuring guest writer/reviewer Maciek Kur!

Annecy Film Festival: April and the Extraordinary World

April and the Extraordinary World is the “Cristal” or “Best Feature Film” winner of the festival, beating out seven other nominees in the category.

Featuring guest writer/reviewer Maciek Kur!

Introducing Annecy Film Festival Week!

Along with covering several films during the Annecy International Film Festival, Animated Anarchy is happy to welcome guest writer Maciek Kur (Lil and Put)!

The Powerpuff Girls Are Reborn!

The Powerpuff Girls are returning to television, but is that for the best? Scott Johnson talk about the beloved show’s recent revival.

The Revival of Dragon Ball Z

Last time, on Animated Anarchy! Scott Johnson prepares himself for the impeding stampede of angry comments heading is way over his controversial opinion regarding the comeback of Dragon Ball Z!

A Sit Down Over Steven Universe

Scott Johnson shines a light filled gem on the critically acclaimed animated series, Steven Universe.

Too Many Cartoons to Live Action

Are too many cartoons being turned into live action movies? Ans: Yes.

How 2012’s Oscar Nominations Affected 2014

The Oscars have passed us by and you know what that means! It’s time for commentary on Academy Awards, Animated Anarchy Style!

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water’

This week, Animated Anarchy brings disorder to the briny deep reviewing the #1 movie in America this weekend, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water!

Strange Magic and Shakespearean Love

Animated Anarchy steps in for the Unusual Suspects reviewing the first major flop of the year, Strange Magic.

Bojack Horseman and Cartoon Premieres

Let it be known that although Animated Anarchy is made with the safety and care of equines in mind, it is held together by Elmer’s Glue.

The Best/Worst of 2014

Animated Anarchy’s List for the Best and Worst of Animation in 2014!

How Continuity Revitalized South Park

Did a greater sense of continuity strengthen South Park’s most recent season? Scott Johnson certainly thinks so!

The Legend of Korra

Scott Johnson reviews all four seasons of The Legend of Korra!

In Defense of Eight Crazy Nights

Scott Johnson takes on the challenge, and defends Adam Sandler’s 2002 animated film, Eight Crazy Nights.

Hasbro, Reboots, and Equestria Girls

My Little Pony is the subject of this week’s Animated Anarchy. The show’s strange  spin-off series, Equestria Girls, is also discussed.

Toy Story 4 and Pixar’s Decline

Along with covering Pixar’s announcement of Toy Story 4, Scott Johnson analyzes the animation studio’s recent decline in quality.

The Five Best Cartoons On Right Now

Scott Johnson talks about the best cartoons currently on television.