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20 Years Later, ‘Family Guy’ Feels Largely Forgettable

January 31, 2019May 6, 2019 Jack McKeanComments Off on 20 Years Later, ‘Family Guy’ Feels Largely Forgettable

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

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What Would ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters Look Like as Cartoons?

June 24, 2016May 27, 2019 Jack McKeanComments Off on What Would ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters Look Like as Cartoons?

Look familiar?

EDITORS PICKS

The Creators of ‘Virus Tropical’ Explain Their Approach to Sex and Taboo

By Sam Reynolds

Artist Power Paola and director Santiago Caicedo break down the ins and outs of this new, challenging film.

Kimson Albert Nicknames, Ranked (Pt. II)

By John Maher

The animation director is now at 'OK K.O.!-Let's Be Heroes,' where his tradition of taking a choice quote from each episode as a nickname in the credits continues. We've ranked them here.

Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai’ Finds the Magic in Simplicity

By Ari Howorth

The film’s singular focus creates a profound meditation on the responsibility that family demands and the little decisions that make up the tapestry of life.

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At the End of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ All I Could Think About Was My Dead Mom

By John Maher

The best anime of all time can’t help but remind you of that weight you’re already carrying.

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The Perfection of Hayao Miyazaki

By Eric Vilas-Boas

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

The Best American Animation Writing 2018

By The Dot and Line

A roundup of our 15 favorite stories about cartoons published during the past year by outlets not called The Dot and Line.

The 5 Terrible Cartoons Time Forgot

By Matt Amenda

I know now that I’ve taken for granted how good cartoons are these days.

Inside Terry Gilliam’s Weird, Wonderful Contributions to Cartoons

By Claire Dunderman

On the Monty Python legend’s contributions to the world of animation.

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The Touching Thing You May Have Missed in the ‘Bojack’ Season Premiere Opening Credits

By Nicole Ortiz

This is a sweet tribute.

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Why So Many Early ’00s Cartoons Couldn’t Escape the Male Gaze

By Shelby Peake

Animation has long been a boys’ club—and the 21st Century has mostly been no exception. Until now.

2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.