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Best Animated Movie Dragons of All Time, Ranked

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Christina SterbenzComments Off

A rigorously scientific ranking.

35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

November 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Christina SterbenzComments Off

Why I love one of the most beautiful films in the cartoon canon—especially for its dialogue.

EDITORS PICKS

The Grinch’s Untold and Tragic Origin

By Rob Ryan

Told in verse through the eyes of the Grinch's loyal dog Max, here, in honor of the beloved holiday special's 50th anniversary, is the story behind the story of 'Why the Grinch Stole Christmas.'

10 Years Later: Is ‘Cars’ Good?

By The Dot and Line

On its decennial, our experts investigate a question that just turned ten years old.

How They Made the Music in ‘Samurai Jack’ So Spacious and Spacey

By Eric Vilas-Boas

With news of a new 'Samurai Jack' video game coming out, let's revisit one of the show's most consistent elements.

Don’t Make ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Live Action

By John Maher

If anyone ever casts Keanu Reeves as Spike Spiegel, I swear I’ll eat Eric! (And don’t even say the words “Joseph Gordon-Levitt” to me.)

Tropes in the Scope: 7 Bullets for Archer and 007, on the Occasion of Season 7

By Kevin Conway

As FX’s most dynamic show shifts gears again for its latest season, The Dot and Line dives into the homage it’s paid to its espionage roots.

The Secret History of ‘Darkwing Duck’ and a Plea for Its Future

By Eric Vilas-Boas

“When there’s trouble, you call Dee Double-U! Darkwing Duck!” This was heroic TV, tasty as duck confit.

Ask Scratchy: I Slept for 54 Years and Can’t Remember a Damn Thing

By Dr. Scratchansniff

Faye Valentine of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

20 Years Later, ‘Family Guy’ Feels Largely Forgettable

By Jack McKean

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

Author: Christina Sterbenz

Best Animated Movie Dragons of All Time, Ranked

35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

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