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Here’s What All the Episode Titles of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Mean

April 16, 2018May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Here’s What All the Episode Titles of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Mean

From styles of music to classic rock songs, here’s every session’s reference, explained.

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How Cowboy Bebop Pulled Off Its Believable Dystopia

April 11, 2018May 9, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off on How Cowboy Bebop Pulled Off Its Believable Dystopia

The Earth is a shambles. The economy is a disaster. All the robots are lonely. So how is this episode one of the show’s funniest?

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

April 9, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on At Least This ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Baddie Could Wail on the Harmonica

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

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In Defense of “Gateway Shuffle”—The Lamest Entry of ‘Bebop’

April 5, 2018May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on In Defense of “Gateway Shuffle”—The Lamest Entry of ‘Bebop’

This may be the show’s worst episode, but its final minutes are a sci-fi thrill ride. Pour one out for the space seals.*

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Let’s Jam: The Glorious Explosion That Is Cowboy Bebop’s Opening Theme

April 2, 2018October 6, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on Let’s Jam: The Glorious Explosion That Is Cowboy Bebop’s Opening Theme

A truly inspired show intro needs to check at least a few very different boxes. This one nails them all.

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Watch ‘Varmints’ and Let Jóhann Jóhannson Make You Sob

February 12, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Watch ‘Varmints’ and Let Jóhann Jóhannson Make You Sob

People and climate change and industry are evil, but the late Icelandic composer is a melancholy blessing forever. May he rest in peace.

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An Oral History of the Phrase “Get Shrek’d”

January 18, 2018May 9, 2019 Dan PowellComments Off on An Oral History of the Phrase “Get Shrek’d”

The secret story of one of the greatest, dumbest animation-referencing jokes of all time.

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The Best (and Worst) Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Song Covers

December 6, 2017April 29, 2020 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Best (and Worst) Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme Song Covers

Yes, there are too many.

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“Your Lifelong Dream” and the Enduring Timelessness of ‘The Simpsons’

August 15, 2017May 27, 2019 David S. AtkinsonComments Off on “Your Lifelong Dream” and the Enduring Timelessness of ‘The Simpsons’

On “Marge vs. the Monorail” and the enduring timelessness of ‘The Simpsons’

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Grunkle Stan of ‘Gravity Falls’ Singing ‘Giant Woman’ from Steven Universe Is Perfect

August 7, 2017May 27, 2019 Amelia KiddComments Off on Grunkle Stan of ‘Gravity Falls’ Singing ‘Giant Woman’ from Steven Universe Is Perfect

Grunkle Stan just wants to see some kind of giant woman. We do too, Grunkle Stan. We do too.

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Just Look at the Nicktoons Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Nicktoons, in a gallery. Goddamn.

For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

By Charlotte Dow

I’ve defended the Don Bluth classic's spot outside of the House of Mouse for 20 years—and I'm still doing it.

The Best Animated TV Shows of the 2010s

By The Dot and Line

It’s been a long 10 years. These shows will get you through the next ones too.

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Why the Only Good Ads Are the Ones That Look Like Miyazaki Movies

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Oregon's state motto is “She flies with her own wings.” It fits.

The Dot and Line Presents a Week Dedicated to ‘BoJack Horseman’

By The Dot and Line

A Horse With a Name is here.

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Yoko Kanno Took Two Melodies and Made Four Perfect Songs

By John Maher

“Memory” and “Adieu,” “Goodnight Julia” and “Space Lion,” each flip sides of the same coin, make you wish Chet Baker and Bill Evans had been alive to play them—or that Pharaoh Sanders would.

Sex, Violence, Monsters

By The Dot and Line

Harry Chaskin, Dan Lippert, and Justin Michael (of Batman: The Animated Podcast) just released “Monster Island,” a fun stop-motion short about two giant monsters—an ape and a dinosaur named Zog and Java, respectively. Upon watching the three-minute clip below, you will become acutely aware of the following: “Monster Island” is great because it understands monsters […]

Mike Lazzo Leaves Adult Swim

By John Maher

The executive vice president and creative director of Adult Swim has retired from the network after more than 40 years in entertainment.

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