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Author: Alex Maher

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The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

November 2, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off on The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

Adult Swim’s weirdest show melted my mind and soul forever. Ten years later, here are a dozen tidbits worth revisiting.

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I’m 18. I’ve Watched 600+ Episodes of ‘One Piece’ 6x Each.

January 31, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off on I’m 18. I’ve Watched 600+ Episodes of ‘One Piece’ 6x Each.

Here are six things I’ve learned from that experience.

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Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

January 3, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off on Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

Or: The Evolution and Devolution of Dragon Ball Z’s once-powerful son.

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Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Yet?

By Sammy Nickalls

More like "How to Get Away With Not Watching One of the Biggest Shows on TV, JOHN." Part 1 of a 3-part series.

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Here’s Why You Should Watch ‘Coco,’ Which Is Finally on Netflix

By John Maher

The Pixar tearjerker—now on Netflix—should do more than make you cry with its reminders of what tethers us to family. Now go call your grandma.

How Myth Made Many of Your Favorite—or Least Favorite—Animated Movies

By Deirdre Coyle

A cartoon mythopoeia for the masses.

Tears for Toons, 2016-2020 (and a Long Time Before)

By John Maher

John Maher pens his final words on the Dot and Line.

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How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

By John Maher

We check in with an expert.

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20 Years Later, ‘Family Guy’ Feels Largely Forgettable

By Jack McKean

What may have felt freeing in 1999 feels lazy and unhinged now.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Castles, Ranked

By John Maher

Dude loves castles.

Boomerang’s Now Streaming All Your Old Favorites

By Eric Vilas-Boas

The streaming service will showcase Looney Tunes, The Flintstones, Tom & Jerry, and more.

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The Hey Arnold Episode That Changed Everything

By Eric Vilas-Boas

“Helga on the Couch,” AKA The One Where Helga Sees a Therapist is an episode ‘Hey Arnold!’ fans love. I re-watched it to see if it holds up.

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Pixar’s First Nonverbal Autistic Protagonist Sets a New Standard in ‘Loop’

By Jessica Levine

Autism is rarely presented in the media with this kind of dignity and accuracy.

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