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Author: Nicole Ortiz

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How Stephen Hillenburg’s Background in Marine Biology Helped Influence ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’

January 16, 2020January 8, 2020 Nicole OrtizComments Off on How Stephen Hillenburg’s Background in Marine Biology Helped Influence ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’

There are tons of little Easter eggs nestled in the series.

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Why the First 3 Seasons of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Are the Only Good Ones

October 15, 2019October 13, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on Why the First 3 Seasons of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Are the Only Good Ones

Unfortunately, Nickelodeon’s most successful show became a bit of a dud.

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An Urgent Question About ‘ThunderCats’ (1985)

June 4, 2019March 21, 2020 Nicole OrtizComments Off on An Urgent Question About ‘ThunderCats’ (1985)

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

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The ‘Big Mouth’ V-Day Special Is a Pervy ‘When Harry Met Sally’

February 8, 2019May 6, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on The ‘Big Mouth’ V-Day Special Is a Pervy ‘When Harry Met Sally’

Except it won’t make you cry.

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Here’s Where You Know That Voice From Season 5 of ‘BoJack Horseman‘

September 16, 2018May 8, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on Here’s Where You Know That Voice From Season 5 of ‘BoJack Horseman‘

This season featured plenty of fantastic new voices, like Rami Malek, John Leguizamo, and Hong Chau, who voices Pickles Aplenty

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

September 15, 2018May 8, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on The Touching Thing You May Have Missed in the ‘Bojack’ Season Premiere Opening Credits

This is a sweet tribute.

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How ‘BoJack’ Skewers the #MeToo “Comeback”

September 14, 2018May 8, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on How ‘BoJack’ Skewers the #MeToo “Comeback”

Through Vance Waggoner, Season 5 of ‘BoJack Horseman’ is perfectly aligned with the reemergence of Louis C.K.

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

September 14, 2018May 8, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on Why Diane’s Cultural Tension in ‘BoJack’ Reminds Me of My Heritage

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

EDITORS PICKS

Nate Jones Explains Why Pam Poovey Will Always Be Funny

By The Dot and Line

Jabberjawin' with the Vulture writer.

Speculation Rises in “A Talk About Your Quirk”

By Sarra Sedghi

The hero licenses are here, along with some foreshadowing for next season.

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Why We’ll Never See a Show Like ‘The Critic’ Again

By Siena Koncsol

Could anyone, even Jay Sherman, filter through the cacophony of voices in today’s fandom?

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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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15 Cartoon Dogs, Ranked From Worst to Best

By The Dot and Line

Meet the dogs who defined what it means to be a cartoon canine. They are heroes. They are our best friends.

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

By John Maher

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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How an Animated Film Powerfully Documented Gun Violence in America

By John Maher

Director Keith Maitland and journalist Pamela Colloff discuss the historic University of Texas shooting and how the animated film 'Tower' captured it.

A Teacher Explains Why Cartoons Matter in Classrooms

By Rob Ryan

There’s a reason tricky concepts come to life in the classroom fueled by animation.

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