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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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Steven Universe Is the Cartoon Hero Made for These Dark Times

December 13, 2016October 17, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Steven Universe Is the Cartoon Hero Made for These Dark Times

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

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Andrea Romano on Retiring and 30 Years’ Hard Work: Exclusive

December 6, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Andrea Romano on Retiring and 30 Years’ Hard Work: Exclusive

This is how Andrea’s loony, toony road will end. The grand dame of the last 30 years of American voice acting plans to retire. No one wants to see her go.

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Just Look at the Nicktoons Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

December 2, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Just Look at the Nicktoons Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

Nicktoons, in a gallery. Goddamn.

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Hail, Zeon! Terrific Gundam Shows Are in a Renaissance Again

November 30, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Hail, Zeon! Terrific Gundam Shows Are in a Renaissance Again

For years I doubted Gundam could ever replicate the joy I felt at 12 years old watching giant robots pummel each other. I was wrong.

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Mickey, Mouse of Our Hearts, Whistles His Way to 88

November 18, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Mickey, Mouse of Our Hearts, Whistles His Way to 88

Celebrate by watching ‘Steamboat Willie’ again.

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

September 14, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Secret History of ‘Darkwing Duck’ and a Plea for Its Future

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

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It’s OK to Hate ‘Ren and Stimpy’

August 10, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on It’s OK to Hate ‘Ren and Stimpy’

This show just may not be for you.

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The Hey Arnold Episode That Changed Everything

August 4, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Hey Arnold Episode That Changed Everything

“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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15 Things Brandon Vietti Learned Directing Batman, Young Justice, and Scooby-Doo: Exclusive

July 21, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on 15 Things Brandon Vietti Learned Directing Batman, Young Justice, and Scooby-Doo: Exclusive

After almost two decades, working on the movies starring the heroes he grew up watching…is still pretty cool.

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Natalie Palamides on Buttercup and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Season 2: Exclusive Interview

May 26, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Natalie Palamides on Buttercup and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Season 2: Exclusive Interview

The voice of Buttercup revealed a new season is in the works right now.

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EDITORS PICKS

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The Trauma and Triumph of Lapis Lazuli in ‘Steven Universe’

By Corinne Segal

How ‘Steven Universe’ portrays the aftermath of surviving trauma.

Remembering Suzan Pitt

By The Dot and Line

A handful of the late, great indie animator's friends and former students and collaborators share their stories

The Untold Saga of the Gross D+L Logos We Rejected and the One We Finally Picked

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Sometimes our designs are bad. Laughably bad.

With Affection, a Few Words for Ray Gillette, the Voice of Reason

By Eric Vilas-Boas

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

Notes on ‘Belladonna of Sadness’

By John Maher

Viewer discretion HELLA advised.

Rankings We Never Wrote, Ranked

By The Dot and Line

As the Dot and Line says goodbye, we present to you one final and very important ranking.

An Exclusive Excerpt of a Vivid New ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Zine: ‘Rebirth Dilemma’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

All profits from the fanzine will go to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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.

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