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Why ‘Breath of the Wild’ Is a Ghibli Movie: A Legal Resolution

October 1, 2018May 6, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Why ‘Breath of the Wild’ Is a Ghibli Movie: A Legal Resolution

Like, really, it’s ‘Castle in the Sky’ fan fiction. In the best way.

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It’s Two-Face’s Supreme Court Now. Go Watch ‘Trial’

July 10, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on It’s Two-Face’s Supreme Court Now. Go Watch ‘Trial’

Or maybe the Joker’s. Whatever, it’s not a perfect analogue. Sue me. (Don’t ask Harvey Dent to prosecute.) Just go watch “Trial.”

EDITORS PICKS

Why ‘Evangelion’ Benefited From Its Time Away From American Audiences

By Patrick Craig

One of the most influential anime in history will have a chance to gain a whole new audience, literally overnight. That invites some questions.

Remembering Suzan Pitt

By The Dot and Line

A handful of the late, great indie animator's friends and former students and collaborators share their stories

Tears for Toons, 2016-2020 (and a Long Time Before)

By John Maher

John Maher pens his final words on the Dot and Line.

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How Each ‘TMNT’ Cartoon Proved Itself Time and Again

By Nathan Sherrer

The ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ are more than 30 years old. Chew on that hot slice of truth for a minute there, dudes and dude-ettes.

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Mickey, Mouse of Our Hearts, Whistles His Way to 88

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Celebrate by watching ‘Steamboat Willie’ again.

There Is No Such Thing As Equivalent Exchange

By Maya Gittelman

One is all, all is one, and in life and love, one thing for another is a mug’s game.

Japan Gets Cowboy Bebop-Themed Cafes

By Alex Costello

If you happen to be in Japan when they open, you’re in luck.

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The Tragedy and the Triumph of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

“Yes, yes, holy crap, Paku-san, yes!"

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Save Yourself Some Time And Skip “Save the World With Love!”

By Sarra Sedghi

This filler…wasn’t great.

The Questing Beast in Arthur Rackham's illustration for Alfred W. Pollard's 'The Romance of King Arthur' (1917). (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Giveth Sir Palamedes and the Questing Beast an Animated Series, Thou Churls!

By John Maher

Hark, thou televisual and cinematic executive knaves! I ask thee: whither the Questing Beast!?

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