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The Hidden Parallels in ‘Cowboy Bebop’—and Its Links to Cormac McCarthy

April 18, 2018April 18, 2020 John MaherComments Off on The Hidden Parallels in ‘Cowboy Bebop’—and Its Links to Cormac McCarthy

Spike is Gren? Spike is Vicious? Spike is Odin, the wanderer god whose ravens represent thought and memory? Spike is Cormac McCarthy’s nameless Kid from ‘Blood Meridian’? Good questions.

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Why We’ll Never See a Show Like ‘The Critic’ Again

October 4, 2016May 9, 2019 Siena KoncsolComments Off on Why We’ll Never See a Show Like ‘The Critic’ Again

Could anyone, even Jay Sherman, filter through the cacophony of voices in today’s fandom?

EDITORS PICKS

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How a Cartoon Corgi Hooked Me on ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Charlotte Dow

“Stray Dog Strut” is for all you dog-lovers out there.

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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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Our ‘Space Cowboy Serenade’ Celebrates 20 Years of Cowboy Bebop

By The Dot and Line

The best anime of all time turns 20 this month. We’re celebrating with a month-long love letter to its jazzy, noirish brilliance.

Ask Scratchy: Why Is Juggling a Good Job and Relationships So Hard?

By Dr. Scratchansniff

Princess Carolyn of ‘BoJack Horseman’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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The Anime You Need to Watch If You Love ‘Riverdale’

By Sarra Sedghi

‘Hunter x Hunter’ is a joy.

MHA Puts Teamwork Front and Center in “RUSH!”

By Sarra Sedghi

Class 1-A shines (and twinkles) as the exam winds down.

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Andrea Romano on Retiring and 30 Years’ Hard Work: Exclusive

By Eric Vilas-Boas

This is how Andrea’s loony, toony road will end. The grand dame of the last 30 years of American voice acting plans to retire. No one wants to see her go.

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20 Years Later, ‘Family Guy’ Feels Largely Forgettable

By Jack McKean

What may have felt freeing in 1999 feels lazy and unhinged now.

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

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