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Why Jet Black’s Fragile Male Ego Is the Key to His Character

April 12, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Why Jet Black’s Fragile Male Ego Is the Key to His Character

Our captain isn’t OK because he can’t see past his pride.

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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.

Class 1-A’s Competition Goes All Out in “Shiketsu High Lurking”

By Sarra Sedghi

They’re in for a rude awakening.

Studio Ghibli’s Movies Are the Goldilocks of Climate Change Critiques

By Isabel Galwey

While the Japanese studio's films don't sugarcoat the conflicts between humanity and nature, they don't oversimplify it, either.

A Snooty Opera Review of ‘What’s Opera Doc?’

By Mariah Wakefield

Unearthed from the annals of history.

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The Single Miyazaki Quote That Explains ‘Princess Mononoke’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

"There are things worth living for." The key to Hayao Miyazaki’s classic ‘Princess Mononoke’ is in one quote.

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.

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15 Cartoon Rats and Mice, Ranked from Worst to Best

By The Dot and Line

Whether they’re fleeing feline persecution or chopping vegetables, these rodents know how to party.

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The Crazy Haircuts of ‘Hey Arnold!’, Ranked

By The Dot and Line

An objectively correct list.

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