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Author: Jason Adam Katzenstein

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“A Very BoJack Halloween” Teaches Us Nothing Is Scarier Than Learning from Our Mistakes

September 17, 2018May 8, 2019 Jason Adam KatzensteinComments Off on “A Very BoJack Halloween” Teaches Us Nothing Is Scarier Than Learning from Our Mistakes

(Except maybe mummies.)

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What ‘Wall-E’ Taught Us About Progress and Capitalism 10 Years Later

By Seth Dellon

Beauty, love, and corporate greed. Here’s what we’ve learned from Pixar’s adorable robot.

It’s Steven’s Universe After All: A Spoiler-Free Finale Review

By John Maher

Nothing is perfect but everything matters in a finale—but maybe not THE finale—that brings it all home. (No spoilers, promise!)

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Steven Universe Is the Cartoon Hero Made for These Dark Times

By Eric Vilas-Boas

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

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.

Why Diane’s Cultural Tension in ‘BoJack’ Reminds Me of My Heritage

By Nicole Ortiz

Her otherness is something a lot of mixed background folks go through.

Schoolhouse Rock Is Still the Best Explainer Video for Election 2016

By John Maher

This ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ clip — first aired 14 years ago — will tell you exactly how the United States works.

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The Quiet Potential of ‘The Loud House’

By Ruth Morrison

Here’s everything we like—and where we think the show could do better.

The Pencil Power of Richard Williams

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Cancer claimed the life of the legendary animator behind the vibrant cartooning in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and more masterworks.

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