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Here’s What No One Ever Told You About ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

September 7, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Here’s What No One Ever Told You About ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

On the occasion of the series’ 25th anniversary.

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Batman in a Gundam: The Stylized Greatness of ‘The Big O’

September 6, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on Batman in a Gundam: The Stylized Greatness of ‘The Big O’

It’s the perfect show for lovers of jazz, film noir, and giant robots.

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BoJack Horseman Season 4: A Spoiler-Free Review

August 30, 2017May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on BoJack Horseman Season 4: A Spoiler-Free Review

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

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Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

August 28, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

The Titmouse founder on his studio’s upcoming comedy, hints at progress on ‘Venture Bros.’ Season 7, and more.

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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.

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‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ Is a Movie With So. Many. Problems.

August 22, 2017December 20, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ Is a Movie With So. Many. Problems.

‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ disses its own leading lady for cheap laughs.

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It’s the Day of Black Sun! Do You Know Where Your Glasses Are?

August 21, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on It’s the Day of Black Sun! Do You Know Where Your Glasses Are?

Because it’s important that you do!

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Grunkle Stan of ‘Gravity Falls’ Singing ‘Giant Woman’ from Steven Universe Is Perfect

August 7, 2017May 27, 2019 Amelia KiddComments Off on Grunkle Stan of ‘Gravity Falls’ Singing ‘Giant Woman’ from Steven Universe Is Perfect

Grunkle Stan just wants to see some kind of giant woman. We do too, Grunkle Stan. We do too.

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5 Cartoons to Watch If You Love These Live-Action Shows

August 1, 2017May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on 5 Cartoons to Watch If You Love These Live-Action Shows

Everything is back to normal now. Almost.

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What Studio Ghibli’s ‘Tales From Earthsea’ Gets Right

By Elly Belle

The late Ursula K. Le Guin didn’t love Goro Miyazaki’s take on her classic saga, but the film still understood its heart.

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Johnny Yong Bosch Reflects on Vash the Stampede 20 Years Later: Exclusive

By Wyatt Erchak

An interview with the prolific voice actor in which he looks back on his unforgettable role and his favorite line from the show.

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Steve Conte Looks Back on ‘Bebop’ and Working With Yoko Kanno: Exclusive

By Eric Vilas-Boas

An exclusive interview with the show’s English-language male singer looks back on the show’s music, its legacy, and his other anime projects.

The Best Animated TV Shows of the 2010s

By The Dot and Line

It’s been a long 10 years. These shows will get you through the next ones too.

Genndy Tartakovsky Gets ‘Primal’: “I’m Doing Things Differently Than I Ever Have Done”

By John Maher

The 'Dexter's Laboratory' and 'Samurai Jack' creator discusses his brutal, bloody, badass new series on Adult Swim

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“Everyone in ‘Wing’ Is Fucking Insane”

By Eric Vilas-Boas

A true statement from one perceptive YouTuber.

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‘Your Name.’ Is the Ultimate Missed Connections Movie

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Makoto Shinkai’s masterpiece may be the most compelling movie about missed connections ever made.

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

By Gilcy Aquino

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

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How to Learn Pixar Storytelling for Free

By John Maher

Pixar and Khan Academy are putting Pixar in a Box, and by a box they mean your computer screen.

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‘BoJack’ Makes Addiction and Depression More Real Than Most Live-Action Dramas

By Rebecca Hiscott

Unpacking the humanity of Netflix’s cartoon about a horse.

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