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Hal Lublin Breaks Down ‘Venture Bros.’ and Playing Up His Asthma: Exclusive

March 17, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Hal Lublin Breaks Down ‘Venture Bros.’ and Playing Up His Asthma: Exclusive

We chatted with the comedian and voice actor on his craft, his health, playing to rooms filled with judgment, and how he came to voice Wide Wale — the soggiest archvillain of 2016.

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Dr. Girlfriend, or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying about the Female Villain

March 8, 2016May 9, 2019 Kelsey AmenttComments Off on Dr. Girlfriend, or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying about the Female Villain

Evil, thy voice runneth deep.

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If Fandom Has Killed the Cliffhanger, Sign ‘Young Justice’ Up

March 5, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on If Fandom Has Killed the Cliffhanger, Sign ‘Young Justice’ Up

This year, three cartoons make unexpected returns. Justice demands a fourth.

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13 American Politicians Who Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains

February 29, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on 13 American Politicians Who Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains

These public figures show just how gross our national discourse has become. The resemblance is obvious, no?

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Anatomy of an Animated Badass

February 17, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Anatomy of an Animated Badass

Nine core qualities that make a cartoon cool.

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EDITORS PICKS

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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What We Found With Stevonnie on That Jungle Moon

By Maya Gittelman

Hollywood renders nonbinary people nearly invisible, which is why the latest ‘Steven Universe’ episode a revelation.

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Inside the Godhood in ‘Madoka Magica’

By Fiona Day

Let’s unpack why Madoka was a holdout among her friends.

How Nickelodeon Redefined Cartoons 25 Years Ago

By The Dot and Line

Welcome to Nicktoons Month! They still matter, and you still love them.

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

By Sammy Nickalls

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

Poem: Nobody Cares About Skeeter Valentine

By Joanna C. Valente

A poem for Nickelodeon’s 'Doug.'

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A Final ‘Bebop’ Question on Shinichirō Watanabe’s Legacy

By John Maher

‘Cowboy Bebop’ busted the anime curve. But what is its director’s legacy? And is his greatest work really his, anyway?

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

By Isabel Galwey

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

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Which Gohan Is the Best Gohan?

By Alex Maher

Or: The Evolution and Devolution of Dragon Ball Z’s once-powerful son.

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Why Eliza Thornberry Was the Perfect Champion for a Greener Future

By Kelsey Amentt

The Wild Thornberrys never questioned its heroine’s competence based on her sex, and that made its environmental message all the more powerful.

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