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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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Shinichirō Watanabe—of ‘Bebop’ Fame—Has a ‘Blade Runner’ Anime

September 20, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Shinichirō Watanabe—of ‘Bebop’ Fame—Has a ‘Blade Runner’ Anime

The big blasting ‘Bebop’ boy brings ‘Blade Runner’ a ‘Blackout.’

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This Be the Horse: A Poem for ‘BoJack’

September 18, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on This Be the Horse: A Poem for ‘BoJack’

“They fuck you up, your sire and dam.”

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If You Think Mr. Peanutbutter Is Better Off Than BoJack, Think Again

September 15, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on If You Think Mr. Peanutbutter Is Better Off Than BoJack, Think Again

Think Mr. Peanutbutter is better off than BoJack Horseman? Think again.

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I Watched All of ‘BoJack Horseman’ in One Month and Now I Want to Die

September 8, 2017January 20, 2020 John MaherComments Off on I Watched All of ‘BoJack Horseman’ in One Month and Now I Want to Die

Even Season 4! Are you monsters happy now!?

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Here’s What No One Ever Told You About ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

September 7, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Here’s What No One Ever Told You About ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

On the occasion of the series’ 25th anniversary.

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Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

August 28, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

The Titmouse founder on his studio’s upcoming comedy, hints at progress on ‘Venture Bros.’ Season 7, and more.

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Farewell, Log Lady. Plank Will Never Replace Your Log.

August 23, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Farewell, Log Lady. Plank Will Never Replace Your Log.

Was Jonny from ‘Ed Edd n Eddy’ an homage to Margaret from ‘Twin Peaks’? If so, he’s a sweet but unsatisfactory successor.

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It’s the Day of Black Sun! Do You Know Where Your Glasses Are?

August 21, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on It’s the Day of Black Sun! Do You Know Where Your Glasses Are?

Because it’s important that you do!

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Somehow, the DuckTales Reboot Did the Impossible

August 16, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Somehow, the DuckTales Reboot Did the Impossible

The new ‘DuckTales’ is ducking great and if you disagree I don’t even want to hear another ducking word about it.

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This Anime Tackles Westernization and Technology in Under 25 Minutes

August 3, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on This Anime Tackles Westernization and Technology in Under 25 Minutes

Teiichi Takiguchi’s amateur animated effort ‘Ojisan no Lamp’ is as lovely as the oil lamps that give it its name.

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Genndy Tartakovsky Gets ‘Primal’: “I’m Doing Things Differently Than I Ever Have Done”

By John Maher

The 'Dexter's Laboratory' and 'Samurai Jack' creator discusses his brutal, bloody, badass new series on Adult Swim

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13 American Politicians Who Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains

By Eric Vilas-Boas

These public figures show just how gross our national discourse has become. The resemblance is obvious, no?

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Why You Should Still Watch “The Dot and the Line”

By The Dot and Line

This weekend, why not watch ‘The Dot and the Line,’ the lovely but flawed tale of mathematical romance that inspired this site?

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The Best (and Worst) Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Song Covers

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Yes, there are too many.

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‘Cowboy Bebop’ Isn’t the Only Show with a “Mushroom Samba”

By John Maher

Rounding up some of the silliest, spookiest, and all-around best trip episodes and sequences from your favorite cartoons.

Ask Scratchy: I Slept for 54 Years and Can’t Remember a Damn Thing

By Dr. Scratchansniff

Faye Valentine of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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Uyama Hiroto Is Now the Master. Next Stop: Anime Soundtrack.

By John Maher

The close collaborator of Japanese hip hop beats legend and anime composer Nujabes has finally eclipsed him.

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The 10 Weirdest Side Monsters on ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters’

By Kyle Kuchta

The best monsters weren't necessarily the leads.

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