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Author: John Maher

John Maher is news and digital editor at Publishers Weekly and editor in chief at The Dot and Line, which he co-founded. His work has been published by New York magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and Esquire, among others.
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Freaknik’s Back, Baby

September 25, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Freaknik’s Back, Baby

A who’s who of 2009 talent—half of which is, somehow, still around!—made an absurd animated musical sing…sort of.

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

September 20, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Harvey Birdman Is Back to Save America From a Tyrant. Guess Which.

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

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You’ll Never Guess What BoJack Horseman Had to Say About His New Show

September 14, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on You’ll Never Guess What BoJack Horseman Had to Say About His New Show

Horseman Roars Himself Hoarse in Coarse Discourse, Gores ‘Philbert’ With Force

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A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Philbert’ Season 1

September 7, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Philbert’ Season 1

Even the ‘Horsin’ Around’ star’s commendable performance can’t save Flip McVicker’s new prestige detective drama from itself.

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When ‘Adventure Time’ Paid Homage to Harry Nilsson

August 29, 2018September 8, 2020 John MaherComments Off on When ‘Adventure Time’ Paid Homage to Harry Nilsson

Inspirations and acid trips and rap samples, oh my! How Harry Nilsson’s ‘The Point’ influenced the Ice King.

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These Kids Watching ‘Animaniacs’ Is the Cutest

August 20, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on These Kids Watching ‘Animaniacs’ Is the Cutest

The show, clearly, is timeless. Just look at all those grins.

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Jackson Publick on the Ambition of ‘The Venture Bros.’

August 9, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Jackson Publick on the Ambition of ‘The Venture Bros.’

Why do ‘Rick & Morty,’ ‘BoJack Horseman,’ and ‘Archer’ get all the credit when ‘The Venture Bros.’ beat them to everything? What did Rusty Venture ever do to you?

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How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

July 18, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

We check in with an expert.

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It’s Two-Face’s Supreme Court Now. Go Watch ‘Trial’

July 10, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on It’s Two-Face’s Supreme Court Now. Go Watch ‘Trial’

Or maybe the Joker’s. Whatever, it’s not a perfect analogue. Sue me. (Don’t ask Harvey Dent to prosecute.) Just go watch “Trial.”

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My Best Friend’s Opinion on Space Jam is Violently Wrong

June 18, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on My Best Friend’s Opinion on Space Jam is Violently Wrong

I mean, how do I even edit a site with this Eric guy???

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We Asked Neil deGrasse Tyson Why He Voiced a Pig on ‘Gravity Falls’

By John Maher

And other things you don’t know about the popular scientist and his cartoon career.

Nate Jones Explains Why Pam Poovey Will Always Be Funny

By The Dot and Line

Jabberjawin' with the Vulture writer.

The Best Cartoon Theme Songs: A March Madness Tournament

By The Dot and Line

One question, split into two categories.

My Hero Academia Gets Into a New Arc in “Create Those Ultimate Moves!”

By Sarra Sedghi

Maybe Deku should use his legs?

‘Love, Death + Robots’ Is ‘Heavy Metal’ For 2019

By Patrick Craig

For better or worse.

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How ‘Invader Zim’ Navigated the World of Human Disguise

By Dan Powell

Hiding in plain sight, he was one of the most relatable cartoons ever drawn.

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BoJack Horseman Declares: No More Crossover Episodes

By John Maher

Another day, another Twitter tantrum from the ‘Philbert’ star.

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‘BoJack’ Makes Addiction and Depression More Real Than Most Live-Action Dramas

By Rebecca Hiscott

Unpacking the humanity of Netflix’s cartoon about a horse.

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The Pleasure of Pain: Why We Love ‘BoJack’ When It Destroys Us

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Season 5 of BoJack Horseman gives us the show at its most brutal. Why can’t we stop watching?

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BoJack Horseman Declares: No More Crossover Episodes

By John Maher

Another day, another Twitter tantrum from the ‘Philbert’ star.

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