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8.Batman Returns(1992) In 1989,Batmanshowed the world what could be achieved with a movie that starred a dark, vengeful superhero. Michael Keaton’s character was far ahead of his time—by at least a decade. Yet whileBatmanwas the first, it wasn’t the best. That honor goes to 1992’sBatman Returns, which remains an underrated masterpiece of 90s action cinema. The leading protagonist is more complex and withdrawn. The world around him is darker and far more gruesome....

1.Critical Role When it comes to actual play D&D podcasts, there’s DM Matt Mercer’sCritical Roleand then there’s everything else. Between Mercer’s incredible world-building, the talented voice actors who make up the players, and the high production values, this is the actual play that everyone needs to watch. The only problem you might find by starting withCritical Roleis that all other shows will have a hard time competing. 2.MCDM Presents When it comes to knowledge, few dungeon masters are at the same level as Matthew Colville....

8. Hey Arnold! (1996) To this day,Hey Arnoldrepresents 90s kids animation like no other show does. It’s full of strange shapes and the low-key colors of post-Nirvana grunge, while becoming iconic for an entire generation who loved the bohemian adventures of its eponymous protagonist. The opening credits showed Arnold walking through his neighborhood, gathering up his friends along the way, while his bully/girl-who’s-secretly-in-love-with-him Helga shouted after him. Not only does the opening showcase the appeal of 90s animation, but it also shows the impact of a catchy theme song....

8. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) The Girl Who Leapt Through Timefrom director Mamoru Hosoda injects some much-needed whimsy and lighthearted fun into the animated viewing experience. This film follows the story of Makoto, who—as the title suggests—gains the ability to jump back through time. She promptly abuses this power to help her in school, with relationships, and everything else. Of course, this all comes at a cost! There’s a touch of maturity to the film, but it’s largely about exploring what you would do if you could fix your past mistakes, which is something we can all relate to....

8. Olympus Guardian Let’s start off withOlympus Guardian, a South Korean animated series that takes an informative approach to Greek mythology (rather than one of entertainment). Olympus Guardianfeatures two siblings—Ji-woo and Ji-yeon—along with their father, who narrates to them the tales and stories of the Greek and Roman gods. You’ll encounter many of the Olympian gods, their works, their histories, and their most notable legends. But you’ll also see other mythological characters, including the likes of Bellerophon, King Midas, and Achilles....