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The Best American Animation Writing 2017

December 29, 2017December 29, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Best American Animation Writing 2017

A roundup of our 15 favorite stories about cartoons published during the past year by outlets not called The Dot and Line.

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The Single Best Half-Hour of the Year

December 28, 2017May 27, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Single Best Half-Hour of the Year

“The garage, Morty. Come to the garage!” As we close the book on 2017, here’s one more thing we loved.

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How to Live Your Best Life, According to Sailor Moon’s Cast

December 14, 2017May 27, 2019 Tiana CamachoComments Off on How to Live Your Best Life, According to Sailor Moon’s Cast

At AnimeNYC, the largest gathering of English-language Sailor Moon voice actors were asked for advice. Here’s what they had to say.

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An Extremely Serious Ranking of the Children in Adult Cartoons

December 12, 2017May 27, 2019 Danica ChenComments Off on An Extremely Serious Ranking of the Children in Adult Cartoons

Seriously.

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The Director of ‘Tehran Taboo’ Breaks Down His Shocking Film

December 1, 2017May 27, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on The Director of ‘Tehran Taboo’ Breaks Down His Shocking Film

Ali Soozandeh’s film is a striking portrait of sexual prohibition.

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The Creators of ‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ Talk Craft and Cuteness

November 30, 2017May 27, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on The Creators of ‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ Talk Craft and Cuteness

French animators Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert on the fairytale feel to their all ages feature film.

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For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

November 14, 2017March 13, 2020 Charlotte DowComments Off on For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

I’ve defended the Don Bluth classic’s spot outside of the House of Mouse for 20 years—and I’m still doing it.

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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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Here’s Why You Should Catch Up on ‘Star vs. The Forces of Evil’ Right Now

November 7, 2017May 9, 2019 Amelia KiddComments Off on Here’s Why You Should Catch Up on ‘Star vs. The Forces of Evil’ Right Now

Five out of five stars for ‘Star.’

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Why Stop Motion is Perfect for Halloween

October 31, 2017May 27, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off on Why Stop Motion is Perfect for Halloween

A survey of some of the spookiest entries in the animation canon.

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Why Stop Motion is Perfect for Halloween

By Marley Crusch

A survey of some of the spookiest entries in the animation canon.

An Announcement from The Dot and Line

By Eric Vilas-Boas

For one week, The Dot and Line is trolling its co-editor John Maher.

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

By Drew Shields

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

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Freaknik’s Back, Baby

By John Maher

A who’s who of 2009 talent—half of which is, somehow, still around!—made an absurd animated musical sing…sort of.

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The Creator of ‘End of Ze World’ Reveals His Secrets: Exclusive Interview

By Marley Crusch

Ahead of his live YouTube Q&A tomorrow, Jason Windsor, creator of legendary viral video “End of Ze World” and its sequel “End of Ze World: Probably for Real This Time!” reveals (almost) all.

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A Spoiler-Free Appreciation of Cowboy Bebop’s Awesome Movie

By Amanda Ramsaran

Spike meets his match, not in “a girl who can kick [his] ass” but a Titan War veteran questioning his existence.

If Warner Bros. Won’t Put Us Up at the Cartoon Network Hotel or Pay Us Sweet, Sweet Cash, It Should at Least Let Us Live in Its Water Tower

By The Dot and Line

Look, this is pretty self-explanatory. What do you want, a road map?

When Anime Met Bashō: ‘Winter Days’ Brings a Warm Beauty to a Cold Season

By John Maher

Some of the greatest animators on our planet paying a tribute to a haiku master? That’s a match made in meditative melancholy.

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