Caroline Cao

Caroline has reviewed and written about movies, TV, and animation for four years for various outlets including SlashFilm, Polygon, Film School Rejects. Critics Academy at the Lincoln Center was proud to have her in 2017 and coach her in the ways of freelance writing. She can boast that she reviewed New York Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and Annecy International Festival. In her own words, Caroline especially carries the torch for animated features and is proactive about pitching and reviewing animated productions to get them on the radar.

Stories By Caroline Cao

Every Episode Of The Expanse Season 6 Ranked Worst To Best

After six seasons, The Expanse's epic journey has come an end — for now. How did the final season stack up? Join us for a look at each and every episode.

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Animated Box Office Bombs That Deserve A Second Chance

Money isn't everything. For example, these animated films tanked when they were first released. That's a shame, because each one of them is worth your time.

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The 15 Best Star Wars Side Characters

These bounty hunters, droids, clone troopers, and freedom fighters don't really exist on the side. They're the foundations of the whole Star Wars universe.

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The Best Adult Animation Of 2021

In a year as tough as 2021, animated films and television shows weren't just escapes. They provided catharsis. Check out our favorites, and see what we mean.

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The Best Kids' Animation Of 2021

Whether you're young or simply young at heart, you should love these animated features and TV shows from America, Japan, and elsewhere.

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Every Song In Encanto Ranked Worst To Best

With songs penned by no less than Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney's Encanto is a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. Here's what we thought of each tune.

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The Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Episodes Ranked

Curious how Netflix's Cowboy Bebop stacks up against the anime? We've gone through every episode to highlight the biggest differences between the two shows.

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The Visitor Review: The Musical Adaptation Is White Centricity Set To Average Music

The Visitor, a stage musical adaptation of the Richard Jenkins-starring 2007 film, is another example of immigrant stories clumsily told through a white lens.

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Arcane Spoiler Review: Netflix Spins A Visually Stunning Animated Epic Out Of A League Of Legends Adaptation

Netflix has beat the video game adaptation curse with the stunning three-part animated series Arcane, inspired by the League of Legends universe.

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The 12 Best Cowboy Bebop Episodes

Whether you like Netflix's Cowboy Bebop adaptation or not, we'll always have the original. These are the 12 best episodes of the groundbreaking anime series.

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My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Review: A Buddy-Buddy Adventure Over An Underbaked Doomsday

The third My Hero Academia movie, World Heroes' Mission, has an underbaked plot despite some promising character moments.

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Easter Eggs And References In Muppets Haunted Mansion You May Have Missed

Not a Muppet or Disney parks fanatic? Don't worry. We have all of the best Easter eggs and references from Muppets Haunted Mansion listed right here.

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