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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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Pixar’s First Nonverbal Autistic Protagonist Sets a New Standard in ‘Loop’

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 Jessica LevineComments Off on Pixar’s First Nonverbal Autistic Protagonist Sets a New Standard in ‘Loop’

Autism is rarely presented in the media with this kind of dignity and accuracy.

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The End of the Universe

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off on The End of the Universe

‘Steven Universe,’ its feature-length musical film, and ‘Steven Universe Future’ are now in the rearview. Let’s talk about it.

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Titmouse Brings ‘5 Second Animation Day’ to Twitch in Wake of Coronavirus

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Marley CruschComments Off on Titmouse Brings ‘5 Second Animation Day’ to Twitch in Wake of Coronavirus

A jolt of energy to your #quarantoon diet.

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Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

Do you know how many of the best cartoon theme songs are jazz? You cats really gotta get consistent out here.

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The Best Cartoon Theme Songs: A March Madness Tournament

March 20, 2020March 28, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Best Cartoon Theme Songs: A March Madness Tournament

One question, split into two categories.

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#QuaranToons for Your (Hopefully Healthy) Eyeballs

March 13, 2020March 23, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off on #QuaranToons for Your (Hopefully Healthy) Eyeballs

Our writers and editors suggest some medicinal cartoon to keep you happy and healthy during these trying times.

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Best Animated Movie Dragons of All Time, Ranked

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Christina SterbenzComments Off on Best Animated Movie Dragons of All Time, Ranked

A rigorously scientific ranking.

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Diane Nguyen Taught Me Not to Be a Martyr for My Writing

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Gretchen GalesComments Off on Diane Nguyen Taught Me Not to Be a Martyr for My Writing

From her struggle to set boundaries for herself, to her mental health history, to her need to martyr herself for the greater good, I saw much of myself in Diane.

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‘Kipo’ and the Art of Hope at the End of the World

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Maya GittelmanComments Off on ‘Kipo’ and the Art of Hope at the End of the World

It’s not easy to find something to look forward to in the apocalypse. ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts’ finds a way. Finally.

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EDITORS PICKS

Why ‘The Dragon Prince’ Understands Sibling Love

By John Maher

Sometimes, it means trusting siblings to handle themselves while you do your duty. Others, it means sacrificing everything.

I Love This John Guy, but He Refuses to Watch Live-Action TV

By Amelia Kidd

One of the (few) earnest entries in #JohnWithTheWind.

“Roaring Upheaval” Masters Teamwork and Terror

By Sarra Sedghi

The plot thickens with some revelry in the dark.

The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2019

By The Dot and Line

Trying to relive 2019? Why!? Whatever, fine. Here's what we wrote about cartoons to try to make it a better year.

Three Decades Later, ‘Little Nemo’ Is Still a Dream

By Wyatt Erchak

In 'Little Nemo: Adventures In Slumberland,' which turns 30 this week, a child's nighttime dreamland becomes a film made of wonder and whimsy.

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The Single Miyazaki Quote That Explains ‘Princess Mononoke’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

"There are things worth living for." The key to Hayao Miyazaki’s classic ‘Princess Mononoke’ is in one quote.

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‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Understood How War Affects Children

By Alex Costello

‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ emphasized the human cost of conflict.

Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

By John Maher

Do you know how many of the best cartoon theme songs are jazz? You cats really gotta get consistent out here.

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Giveth Sir Palamedes and the Questing Beast an Animated Series, Thou Churls!

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Hark, thou televisual and cinematic executive knaves! I ask thee: whither the Questing Beast!?

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