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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

‘Rick and Morty’ Wants You to Know Wasps Are Metal as Hell

By John Maher

When they're not stinging you dead, they're eating you alive or laying their eggs in your eyes, broh!

Mike Lazzo Leaves Adult Swim

By John Maher

The executive vice president and creative director of Adult Swim has retired from the network after more than 40 years in entertainment.

Why Fans of ‘Frozen’ Should Check Out ‘White Snake’

By Charlotte Dow

But the source material for the film, which premiered at Fantastia 2019, happens to predate the Disney blockbuster's by roughly two centuries.

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BoJack Horseman Season 4: A Spoiler-Free Review

By Eric Vilas-Boas

The show's topped itself. Here's a spoiler-free review of the Netflix crown jewel’s fourth season, which again defies cartoon convention

‘F/sn:UBW’ FTW

By John Maher

Wtf? Wym, wtf? 'F/sn:UBW' ftw! Smdh.

How Myth Made Many of Your Favorite—or Least Favorite—Animated Movies

By Deirdre Coyle

A cartoon mythopoeia for the masses.

Todoroki’s Drama Burns Up in “What’s the Big Idea?”

By Sarra Sedghi

It’s the backstory we’ve all been waiting for.

The Secret Origins of the Otaku

By Andrew Luecke

A brief look at the history of otaku subculture and how it’s been intertwined with the rise of anime in the United States.

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This Is How Morty Smith Is Smarter Than Rick Sanchez

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