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Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

Do you know how many of the best cartoon theme songs are jazz? You cats really gotta get consistent out here.

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Why the First 3 Seasons of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Are the Only Good Ones

October 15, 2019October 13, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on Why the First 3 Seasons of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Are the Only Good Ones

Unfortunately, Nickelodeon’s most successful show became a bit of a dud.

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Sure, Jonny Quest Has PTSD, But Wow, Would You Look at That Sweet Walking Eye!

September 18, 2019December 30, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Sure, Jonny Quest Has PTSD, But Wow, Would You Look at That Sweet Walking Eye!

‘Jonny Quest’ is 55, ‘The Venture Bros.’ is 15, and the kids aren’t all right, but hot damn, that eyeball spider is cool as heck!

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90 Years of Silly Symphony

August 19, 2019October 17, 2026 John MaherComments Off on 90 Years of Silly Symphony

These nonagenarian cinematic shorts remain the Walt Disney Company’s most cutting-edge contributions to animation.

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An Urgent Question About ‘FernGully’

July 2, 2019March 21, 2020 Charlotte DowComments Off on An Urgent Question About ‘FernGully’

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

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The Top 10 Authors in Animation

May 21, 2019December 30, 2019 Deirdre CoyleComments Off on The Top 10 Authors in Animation

Pixelated scribes have blessed us with their wisdom across form and genre, from academia to political activism to erotica. Here are ten favorites, ranked.

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“A Very BoJack Halloween” Teaches Us Nothing Is Scarier Than Learning from Our Mistakes

September 17, 2018May 8, 2019 Jason Adam KatzensteinComments Off on “A Very BoJack Halloween” Teaches Us Nothing Is Scarier Than Learning from Our Mistakes

(Except maybe mummies.)

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How the New ‘Looney Tunes’ Can Be Great

June 13, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on How the New ‘Looney Tunes’ Can Be Great

I’m not pessimistic about this. Here are three things I want to see happen.

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

February 23, 2018May 27, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off on The Creator of ‘End of Ze World’ Reveals His Secrets: Exclusive Interview

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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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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EDITORS PICKS

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BoJack Horseman Declares: No More Crossover Episodes

By John Maher

Another day, another Twitter tantrum from the ‘Philbert’ star.

‘Weathering With You’ Is the Wettest Movie of the Year

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Makoto Shinkai's follow-up to 'Your Name.' dramatizes its characters' feelings with rain.

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My Hero Academia Gears Up for an Epic Fight in “Symbol of Peace”

By Sarra Sedghi

Character development and a last-chance rescue heat up the conflict.

The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2017

By The Dot and Line

A look back at a year of hits.

‘DuckTales’ Might Actually Be Great, Y’all

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Can we allow ourselves hope?

An Exclusive Excerpt of a Vivid New ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Zine: ‘Rebirth Dilemma’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

All profits from the fanzine will go to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2019

By The Dot and Line

Trying to relive 2019? Why!? Whatever, fine. Here's what we wrote about cartoons to try to make it a better year.

This Is How Morty Smith Is Smarter Than Rick Sanchez

By John Maher

Actually, when you consider the theory of multiple intelligences, you’re the f*cking idiot, Rick! You f*cking moron! —Morty (attrib.)

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Why Katara’s Feelings Are Her Greatest Strength and Greatest Pain

By John Maher

Maternal, idealistic, insecure, stubborn, short-tempered. Katara is emotion—her trauma, her power. Just like me.

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Princess Carolyn Nailed the Best Joke in the 4th Season of ‘BoJack Horseman’

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It’s the crux of the show.

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