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‘Cowboy Bebop’ Isn’t the Only Show with a “Mushroom Samba”

April 23, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

Rounding up some of the silliest, spookiest, and all-around best trip episodes and sequences from your favorite cartoons.

The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

November 2, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex MaherComments Off

Adult Swim’s weirdest show melted my mind and soul forever. Ten years later, here are a dozen tidbits worth revisiting.

Scooby Dooby Doo and Shaggy Too Review ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ for 4/20, Dude

April 21, 2016April 23, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off

“What the Hex Going On?” Scoob, could you, like, pass the bong?

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

By Nicole Ortiz

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

‘Ingress the Animation’ Packs Plenty of Action, But No Action Music

By John Maher

Composer Jacob Yoffee on how he made music for an action-packed anime without relying on standard soundtrack tropes.

What ‘Wall-E’ Taught Us About Progress and Capitalism 10 Years Later

By Seth Dellon

Beauty, love, and corporate greed. Here’s what we’ve learned from Pixar’s adorable robot.

Jackson Publick on the Ambition of ‘The Venture Bros.’

By John Maher

Why do ‘Rick & Morty,’ ‘BoJack Horseman,’ and ‘Archer’ get all the credit when ‘The Venture Bros.’ beat them to everything? What did Rusty Venture ever do to you?

“Game Start” May Be a Teaser Disguised as an Episode, But It Brings the Fun

By Sarra Sedghi

It’s summer and our babies are about to go fight in the woods! Look how cute everyone is at the pool!

Ask Scratchy: Can I Talk to This Boy Without Hurting My Friend?

By Dr. Scratchansniff

Ginger of ‘As Told by Ginger’ needs some advice, and our house Freud wannabe, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

Todoroki’s Drama Burns Up in “What’s the Big Idea?”

By Sarra Sedghi

It’s the backstory we’ve all been waiting for.

20 Years Later, ‘Family Guy’ Feels Largely Forgettable

By Jack McKean

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

Tag: drugs

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Isn’t the Only Show with a “Mushroom Samba”

The 3-Minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier: Renegade Angel’

Scooby Dooby Doo and Shaggy Too Review ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ for 4/20, Dude

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