hip-hop – The Dot and Line

Uyama Hiroto Is Now the Master. Next Stop: Anime Soundtrack.

June 5, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

The close collaborator of Japanese hip hop beats legend and anime composer Nujabes has finally eclipsed him.

Bump “Unga Bunga Bunga” This Halloween

October 31, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

There’s nothing more worthy of a listen today than this 10-year-old Flavor Flav ode to animation and absurdity.

Movies

If the Lorax Puffs Trees in the Forest: An Investigation

October 14, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

A philosophical investigation. Dr. Seuss would be proud.

Fairly Oddparents and the Terror of “Tiimmy Turner”

August 2, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

Or, how a Nickelodeon reference can depress the crap out of you while still being couched in an experimental-ish club banger.

EDITORS PICKS

At Least This ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Baddie Could Wail on the Harmonica

By John Maher

Is this the show’s second most annoying villain? Yes. But the philosophy, the world-building, and the blues are worth it.

Watching ‘The Dot and the Line’ Together, One Last Time

By The Dot and Line

"I just housed a whole sleeve of Peeps while this was happening." The editors reflect, and also relax, over the original 'The Dot and the Line' short.

Hey, All You Normies Who Hate On Jazz. Why Do You Love Cartoon Theme Songs So Much?

By John Maher

Do you know how many of the best cartoon theme songs are jazz? You cats really gotta get consistent out here.

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.

What Queer People Want the Future of Cartoons to Look Like

By Elly Belle

Queerness in cartoons has been subtextual for a long time, and a new generation of cartoons has brought it to the forefront. But there's a lot more to be done.