Cartoon Saloon: An Irish Animation Studio that Needs More Attention
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.

A parallel reality, where Russia lives in an even bloodier capitalism than now. Worker Igor no longer sees the meaning in life and collects money for euthanasia - a “legal” way to commit suicide. However, one day, his friend is killed in front of his eyes, and he realizes that he wants to live to take revenge... Parallel plot line: Elmer's girlfriend becomes pregnant, and Elmer's child inside her grows very quickly, causing pain to the mother. But they don’t even think about family happiness because both government agencies and a dangerous robotic exterminator are hunting them...
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.
Given a choice between a man and a mountain, it’s safer to choose the mountain.
An aspect of She-Ra that I find refreshing is even though a large portion of the cast is on the LGBTQ+ Spectrum, being gay is never mentioned. While this might initially sound like a negative thing, in the show’s land of Etheria being on the gay spectrum is shown to be so common and normalized that straight isn’t the default. As much as there is to appreciate about narratives revolving around the obstacles that may come from being non-heteronormative, it’s nice to get immersed in a world where no one bats an eye at all to any sort of differing identity.
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, though its feminism may be unintentional, cannot exist without its focus on women reclaiming power. The movie is feminist by definition, even if Amirpour didn’t write it with that in mind. A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is mesmerizing, poetic, and stunning, both for its portrayal of feminist ideas and its powerful story that is both horrific and subtly romantic at once.
'Selena: The Series' loses sight of the story's heart: Selena herself.
Diversity is incorporated in a way that only aids in a well-rounded conveying of stories through different lenses. The show’s success is a testament to what audiences are craving: authentic stories that broaden the mind and heart.