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‘DuckTales’ Might Actually Be Great, Y’all

June 15, 2017May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘DuckTales’ Might Actually Be Great, Y’all

Can we allow ourselves hope?

Movies

The Most Insane Fantasia Art Ever Is Up for Auction

June 13, 2017May 27, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Most Insane Fantasia Art Ever Is Up for Auction

All you’ll need is a ton of money.

Movies

Just Look at the Insane Disney Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

March 30, 2017May 27, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Just Look at the Insane Disney Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

A new art exhibit’s bringing the magic of Disney to the streets of Austin, Texas.

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Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

March 3, 2017May 9, 2019 Tiana CamachoComments Off on Real Talk from Moana’s Cultural Appropriation Advisor :  Exclusive

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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Mickey, Mouse of Our Hearts, Whistles His Way to 88

November 18, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Mickey, Mouse of Our Hearts, Whistles His Way to 88

Celebrate by watching ‘Steamboat Willie’ again.

Movies TV

Cartoon Dads, Ranked

June 17, 2016May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Cartoon Dads, Ranked

With only the finest — the pères de la pères — of animation. Happy Father’s Day!

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10 Years Later: Is ‘Cars’ Good?

June 9, 2016May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on 10 Years Later: Is ‘Cars’ Good?

On its decennial, our experts investigate a question that just turned ten years old.

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The Princess Problem Disney Hasn’t Fixed

April 28, 2016March 1, 2020 Ruth MorrisonComments Off on The Princess Problem Disney Hasn’t Fixed

Breaking the spell of a pervasive—and damaging—cultural force.

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EDITORS PICKS

Ask Scratchy: JHM + EVB

By Dr. Scratchansniff

The founders of the Dot and Line, John Maher and Eric Vilas-Boas, need some advice as their beloved project comes to an end, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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The Trauma and Triumph of Lapis Lazuli in ‘Steven Universe’

By Corinne Segal

How ‘Steven Universe’ portrays the aftermath of surviving trauma.

‘A Country Doctor’ Is an Anime Handshake Between Franz Kafka and Kobo Abe

By John Maher

Even Kafka can always get weirder.

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

By Alex Costello

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

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Here’s Why You Should Watch ‘Coco,’ Which Is Finally on Netflix

By John Maher

The Pixar tearjerker—now on Netflix—should do more than make you cry with its reminders of what tethers us to family. Now go call your grandma.

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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.

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

By John Maher

Because it’s important that you do!

Fred Seibert on Why ‘Adventure Time’ Became a Hit

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Executive producer Fred Seibert unpacks the show’s secret sauce.

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How Accurate Is the ‘Samurai Jack’ Japanese Tea Ceremony?

By John Maher

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The Notebook That Reveals How Cartoon Network Talked About Its Shows 10 Years Ago

By Katie Van Brunt

I unearthed a fun read that displays how Cartoon Network marketed their shows and company 10 years ago.

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