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A Score to Make a ‘Dragon Prince’ Cry: A Q&A with Frederik Wiedmann

November 25, 2019December 30, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on A Score to Make a ‘Dragon Prince’ Cry: A Q&A with Frederik Wiedmann

The composer for Netflix’s hit fantasy series discusses instrumentation, inspiration, writing character themes, and more.

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‘Birthday Wonderland’ Is Pure, Gorgeous Chaos

July 17, 2019August 25, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off on ‘Birthday Wonderland’ Is Pure, Gorgeous Chaos

But the film, which was screened at Fantasia 2019, suffers from not having a clear direction.

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Three Decades Later, ‘Little Nemo’ Is Still a Dream

July 15, 2019December 30, 2019 Wyatt ErchakComments Off on Three Decades Later, ‘Little Nemo’ Is Still a Dream

In ‘Little Nemo: Adventures In Slumberland,’ which turns 30 this week, a child’s nighttime dreamland becomes a film made of wonder and whimsy.

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What Studio Ghibli’s ‘Tales From Earthsea’ Gets Right

February 15, 2018May 9, 2019 Elly BelleComments Off on What Studio Ghibli’s ‘Tales From Earthsea’ Gets Right

The late Ursula K. Le Guin didn’t love Goro Miyazaki’s take on her classic saga, but the film still understood its heart.

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35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

November 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Christina SterbenzComments Off on 35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

Why I love one of the most beautiful films in the cartoon canon—especially for its dialogue.

EDITORS PICKS

How to Learn Pixar Storytelling for Free

By John Maher

Pixar and Khan Academy are putting Pixar in a Box, and by a box they mean your computer screen.

“Class 1-A” Shows the Hero License Exam What They’re Made Of

By Sarra Sedghi

This one was mostly filler, but it worked.

Three Decades Later, ‘Little Nemo’ Is Still a Dream

By Wyatt Erchak

In 'Little Nemo: Adventures In Slumberland,' which turns 30 this week, a child's nighttime dreamland becomes a film made of wonder and whimsy.

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Obituary: ‘The Lion King,’ a Good Movie, Dies at 25

By John Maher

The reboot shouldn't exist. But if it helps a new generation deal with parental loss, maybe it'll be worth it. Maybe.

How Nickelodeon Redefined Cartoons 25 Years Ago

By The Dot and Line

Welcome to Nicktoons Month! They still matter, and you still love them.

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15 Cartoon Dogs, Ranked From Worst to Best

By The Dot and Line

Meet the dogs who defined what it means to be a cartoon canine. They are heroes. They are our best friends.

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How an Animated Film Powerfully Documented Gun Violence in America

By John Maher

Director Keith Maitland and journalist Pamela Colloff discuss the historic University of Texas shooting and how the animated film 'Tower' captured it.

The Pencil Power of Richard Williams

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Cancer claimed the life of the legendary animator behind the vibrant cartooning in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and more masterworks.

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