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Author: Michael J. Seidlinger

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A Beer Here, a Page There: D+L Talks with Moe Szyslak

April 23, 2020May 4, 2020 Michael J. SeidlingerComments Off on A Beer Here, a Page There: D+L Talks with Moe Szyslak

You know him as Moe’s Tavern’s bitter bartender. But do you know his writing? The Dot and Line sits down with Moe Szyslak so he can tell it to us straight.

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In Mad Pierrot, Spike Spiegel Sees a Darkness He Cannot Run From

April 25, 2018May 9, 2019 Michael J. SeidlingerComments Off on In Mad Pierrot, Spike Spiegel Sees a Darkness He Cannot Run From

Cruelty and splendor collide in one of the most harrowing yet visually jaw-dropping episodes of ‘Cowboy Bebop.’

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When Anime Met Bashō: ‘Winter Days’ Brings a Warm Beauty to a Cold Season

By John Maher

Some of the greatest animators on our planet paying a tribute to a haiku master? That’s a match made in meditative melancholy.

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Ask Scratchy: All I Want is to Love and Be Loved, But Ladies Ignore Me

By Dr. Scratchansniff

The Ice King of ‘Adventure Time’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

By Alex Maher

Adult Swim’s weirdest show melted my mind and soul forever. Ten years later, here are a dozen tidbits worth revisiting.

Here’s What Would Happen if Elsa From Frozen Played the Super Bowl

By The Dot and Line

If Elsa from ‘Frozen’ led a team of ice-themed football players to the Super Bowl, they'd freeze out the Pats.

Sure, Jonny Quest Has PTSD, But Wow, Would You Look at That Sweet Walking Eye!

By John Maher

'Jonny Quest' is 55, 'The Venture Bros.' is 15, and the kids aren't all right, but hot damn, that eyeball spider is cool as heck!

When ‘Adventure Time’ Paid Homage to Harry Nilsson

By John Maher

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

‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ Is the Only Horror I Can Stomach

By John Maher

Twenty years later, there's still no children's cartoon that can begin to compete with the terrors that plagued Nowhere, Kansas.

How Nickelodeon Redefined Cartoons 25 Years Ago

By The Dot and Line

Welcome to Nicktoons Month! They still matter, and you still love them.

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Obituary: ‘The Lion King,’ a Good Movie, Dies at 25

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The reboot shouldn't exist. But if it helps a new generation deal with parental loss, maybe it'll be worth it. Maybe.

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