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Here’s ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’ in a Nutshell

October 30, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Here’s ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’ in a Nutshell

It’s been 10 years. Somehow.

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What Courage the Cowardly Dog Taught Me About My First Boyfriend

October 25, 2017May 9, 2019 Izzy KingsComments Off on What Courage the Cowardly Dog Taught Me About My First Boyfriend

Sometimes, horror-comedy cartoons cut deep.

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The Oily Animation of ‘Loving Vincent’

October 12, 2017May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Oily Animation of ‘Loving Vincent’

How do you make paintings into cartoons? Lots of elbow grease and lots of love. John Maher and Amelia Kidd discuss.*

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Steven Universe Returns With New Episodes This Fall—Here’s a Clip

October 10, 2017May 27, 2019 Tiana CamachoComments Off on Steven Universe Returns With New Episodes This Fall—Here’s a Clip

Here are 13 things NYCC 2017 taught us about Steven Universe, including hints at new episodes, a book, and the return of the show’s podcast.

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Shinichirō Watanabe—of ‘Bebop’ Fame—Has a ‘Blade Runner’ Anime

September 20, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Shinichirō Watanabe—of ‘Bebop’ Fame—Has a ‘Blade Runner’ Anime

The big blasting ‘Bebop’ boy brings ‘Blade Runner’ a ‘Blackout.’

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This Be the Horse: A Poem for ‘BoJack’

September 18, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on This Be the Horse: A Poem for ‘BoJack’

“They fuck you up, your sire and dam.”

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Here’s What Goes Into Animating ‘BoJack Horseman’: Exclusive

September 17, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Here’s What Goes Into Animating ‘BoJack Horseman’: Exclusive

Behind the scenes of the best episodes of ‘BoJack Horseman’ with James Bowman, an assistant director on the Netflix show.

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Here’s Why Princess Carolyn Was Right About Judah

September 16, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Here’s Why Princess Carolyn Was Right About Judah

Judah Mannowdog isn’t the man now, dog. Princess Carolyn had no choice.

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We Need to Talk About BoJack Horseman Season 4’s Most Shocking Scene

September 10, 2017May 9, 2019 Sammy NickallsComments Off on We Need to Talk About BoJack Horseman Season 4’s Most Shocking Scene

Here’s why this scene echoes in the background through Season 4.

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The Dot and Line Presents a Week Dedicated to ‘BoJack Horseman’

September 8, 2017October 6, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Dot and Line Presents a Week Dedicated to ‘BoJack Horseman’

A Horse With a Name is here.

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EDITORS PICKS

The Dot and Line, Which Took on Tales of Toons, Dies at 4

By The Dot and Line

The website grew over the course of four years from scrappy, puckish up-and-comer to perhaps the best cartoon journalism publication on the internet. (Fight us!)

35 Haiku Written for the Cartoon Heroines of Our Time

By The Dot and Line

We asked a group of creative friends to send us haiku in honor of their favorite leading ladies in cartoons.

10 Hidden Clues That Will Blow Your Mind When You Revisit ‘Gravity Falls’

By Ang Cruz

A series billed as "like 'Twin Peaks' for kids" is a show that keeps on giving in the mystery department.

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Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

By Tiana Camacho

A conversation with Minnie Degawan, an indigenous rights activist who was part of a test screening audience for Moana. Degawan sheds light on the cultural implications and message surrounding the film.

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Anatomy of an Animated Badass

By John Maher

Nine core qualities that make a cartoon cool.

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10 Years After ‘Boondocks,’ the Block Is Still Hot

By John Maher

With ‘The Boondocks,’ Aaron McGruder told a story of racial disparity, injustice, and violence that has not gone away.

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The Best (and Worst) Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Song Covers

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Yes, there are too many.

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When Rocko’s Modern Life Showed Me the Afterlife

By Siena Koncsol

Prepare for a trip to Heck.

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In Its Penultimate Entry, ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Looks Toward Home

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“Belonging,” Faye tells Ed, “is the very best thing there is.” It’s also, as many anime fans know all too well, one of the hardest.

Hey Arnold! Had the Best Veteran’s Day Episode Ever Put on TV

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‘Hey Arnold!’ gave this special episode one of the most human treatments possible—and it *also* gave Hitler a giant wedgie.

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