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“Roaring Upheaval” Masters Teamwork and Terror

May 14, 2018May 27, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on “Roaring Upheaval” Masters Teamwork and Terror

The plot thickens with some revelry in the dark.

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The Tiny Visual Detail That Struck Me About ‘Gravity Falls’

November 14, 2017May 9, 2019 Isabel GalweyComments Off on The Tiny Visual Detail That Struck Me About ‘Gravity Falls’

The next time you watch the Disney XD classic, think about this.

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Why the Queer Love Story “In a Heartbeat” Took Over the Internet

August 25, 2017May 9, 2019 Cara McKeownComments Off on Why the Queer Love Story “In a Heartbeat” Took Over the Internet

Here’s how a four-minute animated short triumphed.

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Farewell, Log Lady. Plank Will Never Replace Your Log.

August 23, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Farewell, Log Lady. Plank Will Never Replace Your Log.

Was Jonny from ‘Ed Edd n Eddy’ an homage to Margaret from ‘Twin Peaks’? If so, he’s a sweet but unsatisfactory successor.

EDITORS PICKS

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How They Made the Music in ‘Samurai Jack’ So Spacious and Spacey

By Eric Vilas-Boas

With news of a new 'Samurai Jack' video game coming out, let's revisit one of the show's most consistent elements.

EVB Cartoon Haircuts, Ranked

By John Maher

Because how could #JHMhijacksDnL be complete without this?

The Best Anime Series of the 2010s

By The Dot and Line

It's been a long 10 years. These anime sliced them down to size.

Is the ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Food Truck Any Good?

By Gilcy Aquino

One intrepid reporter found out for us at New York Comic Con.

The Best American Animation Writing 2016

By The Dot and Line

A roundup of our 25 favorite pieces about cartoons published during the past year by outlets not called ‘The Dot and Line.’

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Chuck Jones’ Final Masterpiece Is an Early ’00s Flash Animation Artifact

By Eric Vilas-Boas

And it’s everything you’d expect from the Looney legend.

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I Watched “Ballad of Fallen Angels” and Have So Many Questions

By Bruce Bohri

The fifth episode of ‘Bebop’ is one of its best, but I never watched the rest of the show. Here are all the things I still wonder about.

Spinel’s Behavior Makes Sense When You Know About Borderline Personality Disorder

By Amelia Kidd

'Steven Universe' explores trauma over and over again. The movie is no different.

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‘Love, Death + Robots’ Is ‘Heavy Metal’ For 2019

By Patrick Craig

For better or worse.

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The 10 Weirdest Side Monsters on ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters’

By Kyle Kuchta

The best monsters weren't necessarily the leads.

2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.