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Author: Eric Vilas-Boas

Co-Editor in Chief/Co-Founder of The Dot and Line. Definitely hasn't seen that meme.
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With Affection, a Few Words for Ray Gillette, the Voice of Reason

June 29, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on With Affection, a Few Words for Ray Gillette, the Voice of Reason

The secret agent and former Olympic skier is the best character on ‘Archer.’

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BoJack Horseman Sets Release Date for Season Five in September

June 27, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on BoJack Horseman Sets Release Date for Season Five in September

The show’s fifth season is coming, as confirmed by snarky tweet.

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These ACLU Cartoons Offer Practical Advice for Those Targeted by ICE

June 21, 2018June 18, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on These ACLU Cartoons Offer Practical Advice for Those Targeted by ICE

The “We Have Rights” series is as vital as anything these days.

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How the New ‘Looney Tunes’ Can Be Great

June 13, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on How the New ‘Looney Tunes’ Can Be Great

I’m not pessimistic about this. Here are three things I want to see happen.

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We Need to Talk About the Quiet Pain of Pearl on Steven Universe

May 16, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on We Need to Talk About the Quiet Pain of Pearl on Steven Universe

We must now reckon with the new episodes of Rebecca Sugar’s emotional ticking time bomb.

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“Faye Is a Feminist”: Wendee Lee Revisits ‘Bebop’ 20 Years After Its Debut

May 3, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on “Faye Is a Feminist”: Wendee Lee Revisits ‘Bebop’ 20 Years After Its Debut

An exclusive interview with the English voice actor behind the leading lady of ‘Cowboy Bebop.’

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Steve Conte Looks Back on ‘Bebop’ and Working With Yoko Kanno: Exclusive

May 2, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Steve Conte Looks Back on ‘Bebop’ and Working With Yoko Kanno: Exclusive

An exclusive interview with the show’s English-language male singer looks back on the show’s music, its legacy, and his other anime projects.

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Why Spike Raced Toward Death at the End of ‘Cowboy Bebop’

April 30, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Why Spike Raced Toward Death at the End of ‘Cowboy Bebop’

He knew facing Vicious was a suicide mission. He did it anyway. Here’s the moment Spike Spiegel’s sprezzatura spun out.

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Why Jet Black’s Fragile Male Ego Is the Key to His Character

April 12, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Why Jet Black’s Fragile Male Ego Is the Key to His Character

Our captain isn’t OK because he can’t see past his pride.

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In Defense of “Gateway Shuffle”—The Lamest Entry of ‘Bebop’

April 5, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on In Defense of “Gateway Shuffle”—The Lamest Entry of ‘Bebop’

This may be the show’s worst episode, but its final minutes are a sci-fi thrill ride. Pour one out for the space seals.*

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EDITORS PICKS

Sure, Jonny Quest Has PTSD, But Wow, Would You Look at That Sweet Walking Eye!

By John Maher

'Jonny Quest' is 55, 'The Venture Bros.' is 15, and the kids aren't all right, but hot damn, that eyeball spider is cool as heck!

Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Yet?

By Sammy Nickalls

More like "'The Handmaid’s Tale' of How You’ve Somehow Avoided This Show, JOHN." Part 2 of a 3-part series.

What Do “Best Feature” and “Best Indie Feature” at the Annie Awards Even Mean?

By John Maher

A modest proposal for ASIFA-Hollywood and its signature awards.

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The Best Redemption Arc in Television History, Examined

By John Maher

Prince Zuko's story in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is a master class in character development. And it gets even better in the comics.

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“Bohemian Rhapsody” Is the ‘Bebop’ Episode Where All the Pieces Matter

By Drew Shields

But not everyone in this ‘Bebop’ episode has the time to play.

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Harvey Birdman Is Back to Save America From a Tyrant. Guess Which.

By John Maher

Did you get that thing that they sent you? It’s a White House summons this time, Mr. Birdman.

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10 Years After ‘Boondocks,’ the Block Is Still Hot

By John Maher

With ‘The Boondocks,’ Aaron McGruder told a story of racial disparity, injustice, and violence that has not gone away.

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Which SpongeBob Character Would Survive the Oil Spill?

By Katie Van Brunt

Is Bikini Bottom ready for a disaster?

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