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Notes on ‘Belladonna of Sadness’

June 20, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Notes on ‘Belladonna of Sadness’

Viewer discretion HELLA advised.

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Cartoon Dads, Ranked

June 17, 2016May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Cartoon Dads, Ranked

With only the finest — the pères de la pères — of animation. Happy Father’s Day!

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10 Years Later: Is ‘Cars’ Good?

June 9, 2016May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on 10 Years Later: Is ‘Cars’ Good?

On its decennial, our experts investigate a question that just turned ten years old.

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35 Haiku Written for the Cartoon Heroines of Our Time

June 2, 2016May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on 35 Haiku Written for the Cartoon Heroines of Our Time

We asked a group of creative friends to send us haiku in honor of their favorite leading ladies in cartoons.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion, by the Numbers

May 19, 2016June 20, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Neon Genesis Evangelion, by the Numbers

A tabulation.

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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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Conroy v Balefleckman: Jawn of Grimdark

April 5, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Conroy v Balefleckman: Jawn of Grimdark

The best Batflick is animated and you’ve probably never seen it. This one might be better. And darker.

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Tropes in the Scope: 7 Bullets for Archer and 007, on the Occasion of Season 7

April 1, 2016May 27, 2019 Kevin ConwayComments Off on Tropes in the Scope: 7 Bullets for Archer and 007, on the Occasion of Season 7

As FX’s most dynamic show shifts gears again for its latest season, The Dot and Line dives into the homage it’s paid to its espionage roots.

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Will ‘All Dogs’ Ever Go to Criterion Heaven?

March 27, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Will ‘All Dogs’ Ever Go to Criterion Heaven?

A bone to pick with the great librarians of cinema.

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13 American Politicians Who Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains

February 29, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on 13 American Politicians Who Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains

These public figures show just how gross our national discourse has become. The resemblance is obvious, no?

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EDITORS PICKS

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This Trippy Daft Punk Anime Will Still Blow You Away

By Annie Licata

It’s still a visual and sonic marriage of kaleidoscope dreams.

‘Moral Orel’ Still Shreds Trump and the Christian Right

By John Maher

Religious hypocrisy, patriarchal abuse, fetishization of violence. Orel is the American Christian, and he’s more screwed than ever.

Jake Monaco on the Musical Magic of “Forky Asks a Question”

By Marley Crusch

The composer on his work, process, and taste in memes.

Why Katara’s Feelings Are Her Greatest Strength and Greatest Pain

By John Maher

Maternal, idealistic, insecure, stubborn, short-tempered. Katara is emotion—her trauma, her power. Just like me.

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

By The Dot and Line

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

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The Creator of ‘End of Ze World’ Reveals His Secrets: Exclusive Interview

By Marley Crusch

Ahead of his live YouTube Q&A tomorrow, Jason Windsor, creator of legendary viral video “End of Ze World” and its sequel “End of Ze World: Probably for Real This Time!” reveals (almost) all.

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The Best Redemption Arc in Television History, Examined

By John Maher

Prince Zuko's story in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is a master class in character development. And it gets even better in the comics.

Spinel’s Behavior Makes Sense When You Know About Borderline Personality Disorder

By Amelia Kidd

'Steven Universe' explores trauma over and over again. The movie is no different.

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