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How ‘BoJack’ Skewers the #MeToo “Comeback”

September 14, 2018May 8, 2019 Nicole OrtizComments Off on How ‘BoJack’ Skewers the #MeToo “Comeback”

Through Vance Waggoner, Season 5 of ‘BoJack Horseman’ is perfectly aligned with the reemergence of Louis C.K.

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Why So Many Early ’00s Cartoons Couldn’t Escape the Male Gaze

June 15, 2018May 9, 2019 Shelby PeakeComments Off on Why So Many Early ’00s Cartoons Couldn’t Escape the Male Gaze

Animation has long been a boys’ club—and the 21st Century has mostly been no exception. Until now.

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‘Aggretsuko’ Shows the Power of Women Reclaiming Their Anger

May 23, 2018May 9, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off on ‘Aggretsuko’ Shows the Power of Women Reclaiming Their Anger

And for this woman, among many others, it was damn well time a show did.

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“Faye Is a Feminist”: Wendee Lee Revisits ‘Bebop’ 20 Years After Its Debut

May 3, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on “Faye Is a Feminist”: Wendee Lee Revisits ‘Bebop’ 20 Years After Its Debut

An exclusive interview with the English voice actor behind the leading lady of ‘Cowboy Bebop.’

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#MeToo Comes to Cartoons

March 30, 2018May 27, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on #MeToo Comes to Cartoons

John Kricfalusi, creator of ‘Ren & Stimpy,’ is the biggest name in animation to be accused of sexual abuse. He won’t be the last. And the culture that allowed him to flourish in it must end. Now.

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The Creators of ‘Virus Tropical’ Explain Their Approach to Sex and Taboo

November 7, 2017May 27, 2019 Sam ReynoldsComments Off on The Creators of ‘Virus Tropical’ Explain Their Approach to Sex and Taboo

Artist Power Paola and director Santiago Caicedo break down the ins and outs of this new, challenging film.

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

September 11, 2017September 19, 2019 Dr. ScratchansniffComments Off on Ask Scratchy: Why Is Juggling a Good Job and Relationships So Hard?

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

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Macie and Me, and the Little Seal Girl Makes Three

August 31, 2016May 9, 2019 Corinne SegalComments Off on Macie and Me, and the Little Seal Girl Makes Three

On the subtle queer feminism of ‘As Told By Ginger.’

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The Quiet Potential of ‘The Loud House’

August 30, 2016August 11, 2021 Ruth MorrisonComments Off on The Quiet Potential of ‘The Loud House’

Here’s everything we like—and where we think the show could do better.

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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

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Let’s Jam: The Glorious Explosion That Is Cowboy Bebop’s Opening Theme

By Alex Costello

A truly inspired show intro needs to check at least a few very different boxes. This one nails them all.

The 5 Terrible Cartoons Time Forgot

By Matt Amenda

I know now that I’ve taken for granted how good cartoons are these days.

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How the Invisible Hand of Julia Drove the Plot of ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Victoria Freyre

It’s impossible to get her out of your head.

Farewell, Log Lady. Plank Will Never Replace Your Log.

By John Maher

Was Jonny from ‘Ed Edd n Eddy’ an homage to Margaret from ‘Twin Peaks’? If so, he’s a sweet but unsatisfactory successor.

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.

Cartoon Moms, Ranked

By The Dot and Line

With only the finest—the mères de la mères—of animation. Happy Mother’s Day!

Bring Back Bugs Bunny Barbs

By John Maher

“Ehhhh, need some disses, Doc?” Here's how to insult the proverbial deplorables this year.

Genndy Tartakovsky Gets ‘Primal’: “I’m Doing Things Differently Than I Ever Have Done”

By John Maher

The 'Dexter's Laboratory' and 'Samurai Jack' creator discusses his brutal, bloody, badass new series on Adult Swim

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