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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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A Tale of Two Space Cowboys

April 25, 2018May 14, 2019 Nicholas P. GarciaComments Off on A Tale of Two Space Cowboys

Love Spike and hate Andy? We got bad news for you, pardner…they’re basically the same person.

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D+L Podcast: Just What Was “Wild Horses” About, Anyway?

April 24, 2018May 14, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on D+L Podcast: Just What Was “Wild Horses” About, Anyway?

The Cowboy Bebop podcast looks at the bond between bounty hunters and their spaceships.

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

April 23, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Isn’t the Only Show with a “Mushroom Samba”

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

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As Good as ‘Bebop’ Is, I Wanted Better From “Mushroom Samba”

April 23, 2018May 9, 2019 Edernst NoncentComments Off on As Good as ‘Bebop’ Is, I Wanted Better From “Mushroom Samba”

Given that this show is so driven by black music, why does this episode lean so heavily on stereotype?

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To Faye, From Faye: Be Your Own Goddamn Valentine

April 20, 2018May 9, 2019 Maya GittelmanComments Off on To Faye, From Faye: Be Your Own Goddamn Valentine

A poetic love letter, from one kickass survivor to another.

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“Bohemian Rhapsody” Is the ‘Bebop’ Episode Where All the Pieces Matter

April 19, 2018May 9, 2019 Drew ShieldsComments Off on “Bohemian Rhapsody” Is the ‘Bebop’ Episode Where All the Pieces Matter

But not everyone in this ‘Bebop’ episode has the time to play.

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The Hidden Parallels in ‘Cowboy Bebop’—and Its Links to Cormac McCarthy

April 18, 2018April 18, 2020 John MaherComments Off on The Hidden Parallels in ‘Cowboy Bebop’—and Its Links to Cormac McCarthy

Spike is Gren? Spike is Vicious? Spike is Odin, the wanderer god whose ravens represent thought and memory? Spike is Cormac McCarthy’s nameless Kid from ‘Blood Meridian’? Good questions.

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D+L Podcast: Was “Toys in the Attic” Just a Big Nod to the Movie ‘Alien’?

April 17, 2018May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on D+L Podcast: Was “Toys in the Attic” Just a Big Nod to the Movie ‘Alien’?

Our first podcast ever looks at a horror-influenced episode.

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Here’s What All the Episode Titles of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Mean

April 16, 2018May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Here’s What All the Episode Titles of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Mean

From styles of music to classic rock songs, here’s every session’s reference, explained.

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EDITORS PICKS

Sanctuary Lost, Sanctuary Rebuilt

By John Maher

In ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,’ the physical beauty of the cathedral is dwarfed only by the warmth of its living stone.

The Dot and Line’s Editors on the Legacy of ‘BoJack Horseman’

By The Dot and Line

After the series finale, "Nice While It Lasted," we needed to talk about what it all means. So we did.

Animate ‘The Godfather’ You Cowards

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Enough of the live-action adaptations of classic cartoons.

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

By Michael J. Seidlinger

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

A Score to Make a ‘Dragon Prince’ Cry: A Q&A with Frederik Wiedmann

By The Dot and Line

The composer for Netflix's hit fantasy series discusses instrumentation, inspiration, writing character themes, and more.

A Poem For Rose Quartz, Wherever I May Find Her

By John Maher

Here's one for a mother lost.

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The Only Way Out Is (Not) Through (Alchemy)

By John Maher

All traumatized children would bring their parents back to life if they could. The Elrics show us why the past should stay dead.

A New Cartoon Aims to Air the First Ever Lead Non-Binary Character

By Elly Belle

Queer artist Sam Sawyer has already raised over $63,000 to fund her spooky new series.

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