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Author: Gretchen Gales

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Diane Nguyen Taught Me Not to Be a Martyr for My Writing

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Gretchen GalesComments Off on Diane Nguyen Taught Me Not to Be a Martyr for My Writing

From her struggle to set boundaries for herself, to her mental health history, to her need to martyr herself for the greater good, I saw much of myself in Diane.

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A brief note on the genius of the world’s most beloved animator on his 76th birthday.

‘Birthday Wonderland’ Is Pure, Gorgeous Chaos

By Marley Crusch

But the film, which was screened at Fantasia 2019, suffers from not having a clear direction.

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At Least This ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Baddie Could Wail on the Harmonica

By John Maher

Is this the show’s second most annoying villain? Yes. But the philosophy, the world-building, and the blues are worth it.

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The Secret Hustle of the First ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ Short

By John Maher

Cartoon architect Fred Seibert reveals the astonishing backstory behind Genndy Tartakovsky's work on the first ‘Dexter’s Lab’ short.

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When Rocko’s Modern Life Showed Me the Afterlife

By Siena Koncsol

Prepare for a trip to Heck.

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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.

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How Cowboy Bebop Pulled Off Its Believable Dystopia

By Marley Crusch

The Earth is a shambles. The economy is a disaster. All the robots are lonely. So how is this episode one of the show’s funniest?

Behind the Scenes at AnimationFest 2019

By Elly Belle

The Savannah College of Art and Design is hosting a new kind of animation festival.

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