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The Tragedy and the Triumph of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

January 24, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Tragedy and the Triumph of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

“Yes, yes, holy crap, Paku-san, yes!”

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Rick and Morty

April 4, 2017May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Rick and Morty

The funniest, nerdiest, sharpest cartoon on TV (or, well, one of them) is back for round three in the fight for the multiverse.

EDITORS PICKS

Some Non-Animated Shows John Has Actually Bothered Watching

By John Maher

Mr. Maher writes into #JohnWithTheWind to confess his sins and also supply the prosecution with a list of live-action shows he actually has seen.

Q&A: The Voices of ‘Carole & Tuesday’ Speak Up

By Christopher Inoa

We spoke with Nai Br.XX and Celeina Ann, the singers at the center of the new Shinichirō Watanabe series.

KyoAni Taught Me What It Meant to Become Special

By Molly Brenan

Remembering those lost in the attack at Kyoto Animation through their work.

‘Persepolis’ Creator Marjane Satrapi Has Plenty of Kick

By Bruce Bohri

The comics creator and director, whose new Marie Curie biopic, 'Radioactive,' debuted this year, discusses her history with animation.

Why ‘The Dragon Prince’ Understands Sibling Love

By John Maher

Sometimes, it means trusting siblings to handle themselves while you do your duty. Others, it means sacrificing everything.

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How the New ‘Looney Tunes’ Can Be Great

By Eric Vilas-Boas

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

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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‘Borrowed Time’ Will Leave You Inconsolable

By John Maher

Borrow six minutes of dusty sadness from this tremendous short.

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Exclusive Interview: Fred Seibert on How Creativity Flourished at Nickelodeon

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Talking Nickelodeon with Fred Seibert, the backstage architect of your childhood.

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By Wyatt Erchak

Reconsidering the classic anime film on the occasion of its restoration and re-release in the US.

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