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Author: Charlotte Dow

Charlotte Dow is a New York-based writer. She can usually be found yelling about the Disney Renaissance to quasi-strangers at parties. She blogs at A Suitcase Full of Pens and tweets at @charlotteatepie.
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Why Fans of ‘Frozen’ Should Check Out ‘White Snake’

July 29, 2019August 25, 2019 Charlotte DowComments Off on Why Fans of ‘Frozen’ Should Check Out ‘White Snake’

But the source material for the film, which premiered at Fantastia 2019, happens to predate the Disney blockbuster’s by roughly two centuries.

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An Urgent Question About ‘FernGully’

July 2, 2019March 21, 2020 Charlotte DowComments Off on An Urgent Question About ‘FernGully’

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

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Princess Carolyn Has Been a Textbook Codependent All Along

September 14, 2018May 8, 2019 Charlotte DowComments Off on Princess Carolyn Has Been a Textbook Codependent All Along

No, she’s not just a really good manager.

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The Kids From ‘We’re Back’ Are Now on OkCupid

August 24, 2018May 8, 2019 Charlotte DowComments Off on The Kids From ‘We’re Back’ Are Now on OkCupid

Twenty-five years after their dinosaur adventure, Louie and Cecilia are looking for love just like the rest of us.

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How a Cartoon Corgi Hooked Me on ‘Cowboy Bebop’

April 3, 2018May 9, 2019 Charlotte DowComments Off on How a Cartoon Corgi Hooked Me on ‘Cowboy Bebop’

“Stray Dog Strut” is for all you dog-lovers out there.

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For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

November 14, 2017March 13, 2020 Charlotte DowComments Off on For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

I’ve defended the Don Bluth classic’s spot outside of the House of Mouse for 20 years—and I’m still doing it.

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Steven Universe Is the Cartoon Hero Made for These Dark Times

By Eric Vilas-Boas

'Steven Universe' advances a positive, important argument for the future. We need his radical empathy now more than ever.

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Exclusive Interview: Fred Seibert on How Creativity Flourished at Nickelodeon

By John Maher

Talking Nickelodeon with Fred Seibert, the backstage architect of your childhood.

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Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

By Tiana Camacho

A conversation with Minnie Degawan, an indigenous rights activist who was part of a test screening audience for Moana. Degawan sheds light on the cultural implications and message surrounding the film.

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15 Cartoon Dogs, Ranked From Worst to Best

By The Dot and Line

Meet the dogs who defined what it means to be a cartoon canine. They are heroes. They are our best friends.

25 Years Ago, ‘FernGully’ Taught Us to Love the Earth

By Bruce Bohri

This movie is still a magical thing.

Good Grieving: ‘The Leftovers’ Will Shatter You Without Ever Once Cheating You

By Eric Vilas-Boas

One of the (few) earnest entries in #JohnWithTheWind.

It’s the Day of Black Sun! Do You Know Where Your Glasses Are?

By John Maher

Because it’s important that you do!

The 8 BoJack Episodes You Need to Watch to Prepare for Season 6

By The Dot and Line

We've rounded up some of the most important storylines to prepare you for the penultimate batch of episodes of the Sad Horse Show.

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