Vrai Kaiser
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Past articles by Vrai:
Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery Balances Ghosts and Human Horrors
Stories about the Midwest are extremely hit-or-miss. Many conservative narratives rely on painting a hallowed image of small-town middle America. The other → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: “Change Your Mind” Feels Like the End of the Road
It feels like the end of an era, and time to say goodbye to Cartoon Network's Steven Universe. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: “Escapism” Is Just That, but Not Much More
Well, it certainly killed some time before the big special. → Read More
Steven Universe: 'Together Alone' Like a Horrible Coming Out
Recap: Steven Universe episode "Together Alone" is like that hellish Thanksgiving where you came out to your horrible extended family. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: 'Familiar'
'Steven Universe' embarks on an important mission. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: "Legs From Here to Homeworld"
What does it mean to still be watching Steven Universe at the end of 2018? → Read More
Review: Along Came the Devil’s Talented Female Cast Can’t Save a Piecemeal Script
A few standout performances get lost in the missteps of this family-owned production house's first offering. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: Made of Honor
It's a return of a character we haven't seen in a while, and a heartfelt reunion. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: What’s Your Problem
I'm just. I'm just so proud of Amethyst, y'all. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: Now We’re Only Falling Apart
A solid Pearl episode that also tries, but fails, to answer for Rose Quartz. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: “A Single Pale Rose”
Maybe the biggest and best episode of Cartoon Network's Steven Universe in a long, long time. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: 'Can't Go Back'
It's nice to be coming back to this plot, but the writing has trouble balancing realism with narrative satisfaction. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: “Letters to Lars”
A solid closer to the episode bomb that still winds up reminding us of all the characters we haven't spent time with for a while. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: "Pool Hopping"
A quiet character piece that's a good reminder of Estelle's vocal chops. In case you forgot she was excellent. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: "The Big Show"
It's not doing anything new for the series but it's doing it all well, and these characters deserve to have a nice time. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: Your Mother and Mine
Another storybook episode that's technically the cap of a three-episode arc. You know, the one that started....three months ago.... → Read More
"Steven Universe" Recap: "Lars of the Stars"/"Jungle Moon"
At long, long, long last, it's time to talk to, rather than about, the infamous Pink Diamond. → Read More
Land of the Lustrous Is Much, Much More Than “Anime Steven Universe“
Land of the Lustrous is a gorgeous, smart fantasy show about rock people—and it deserves much, much more than just being jokingly referred to as "anime Steven → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: Kevin Party
I've never been so happy to eat my words. Kevin's still the worst, though. → Read More
Steven Universe Recap: Sadie Killer
Importance of plot progression aside, we needed this breather. → Read More