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‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ Is the Only Horror I Can Stomach

November 13, 2019December 30, 2019 John MaherComments Off

Twenty years later, there’s still no children’s cartoon that can begin to compete with the terrors that plagued Nowhere, Kansas.

D+L Podcast: Was “Toys in the Attic” Just a Big Nod to the Movie ‘Alien’?

April 17, 2018May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off

Our first podcast ever looks at a horror-influenced episode.

The 5 Terrible Cartoons Time Forgot

April 19, 2017May 9, 2019 Matt AmendaComments Off

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

Patrick McHale on the Haunting Magic of ‘Over the Garden Wall’: Exclusive

October 25, 2016September 28, 2020 John MaherComments Off

The creator of ‘Over the Garden Wall’ talks Halloween, the lessons he learned from ‘Adventure Time,’ and more.

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Fullmetal Television: ‘FMAB’ at 10

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The philosopher’s shōnen, remembered.

The Fantastic Beat of ‘Moon In the Hidden Woods’

By Alex Costello

The South Korean film, which premiered this month at Fantasia 2019, really stands out because of its soundtrack.

The Best Cartoon Theme Songs: A March Madness Tournament

By The Dot and Line

One question, split into two categories.

How the Carrey v. Sandler “Trial” Happened on ‘Animals’: Q&A

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Here’s why Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano’s HBO show debated the careers of two comedy titans on the episode “The Trial.”

Who Is Winsor McCay, and Why Is He Such a Big Deal at the Annies?

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Because he's been a big deal in animation for decades, of course.

The Grinch’s Untold and Tragic Origin

By Rob Ryan

Told in verse through the eyes of the Grinch's loyal dog Max, here, in honor of the beloved holiday special's 50th anniversary, is the story behind the story of 'Why the Grinch Stole Christmas.'

Why The Great Pumpkin Still Haunts You and Me

By John Maher

Halloween, the descendent of Samhain, is about the overlap between the realms of the visible and invisible. Isn’t that enough?

How to Write for The Dot and Line

By The Dot and Line

We want to cover all the cartoons you want covered. To do that, we’ll need a little help.

Tag: horror

‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ Is the Only Horror I Can Stomach

D+L Podcast: Was “Toys in the Attic” Just a Big Nod to the Movie ‘Alien’?

The 5 Terrible Cartoons Time Forgot

Patrick McHale on the Haunting Magic of ‘Over the Garden Wall’: Exclusive

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