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How Each ‘TMNT’ Cartoon Proved Itself Time and Again

September 10, 2018May 8, 2019 Nathan SherrerComments Off on How Each ‘TMNT’ Cartoon Proved Itself Time and Again

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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A Cartoon Lover’s Haven Lives in Brooklyn

June 21, 2018May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on A Cartoon Lover’s Haven Lives in Brooklyn

Are you in New York? Then go hang with our friends at “Spoons, Toons, and Booze.” You won’t regret it. Trust us.

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Our ‘Space Cowboy Serenade’ Celebrates 20 Years of Cowboy Bebop

April 2, 2018May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Our ‘Space Cowboy Serenade’ Celebrates 20 Years of Cowboy Bebop

The best anime of all time turns 20 this month. We’re celebrating with a month-long love letter to its jazzy, noirish brilliance.

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The New Digimon Movies You Need to Watch Right Now

March 1, 2018May 9, 2019 Amanda RamsaranComments Off on The New Digimon Movies You Need to Watch Right Now

A spoiler-free review of the ‘Digimon Adventure tri.’ films, because the nostalgia is REAL.

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An Extremely Serious Ranking of the Children in Adult Cartoons

December 12, 2017May 27, 2019 Danica ChenComments Off on An Extremely Serious Ranking of the Children in Adult Cartoons

Seriously.

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For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

November 14, 2017March 13, 2020 Charlotte DowComments Off on For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

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

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Here’s What No One Ever Told You About ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

September 7, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Here’s What No One Ever Told You About ‘Batman: The Animated Series’

On the occasion of the series’ 25th anniversary.

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Batman in a Gundam: The Stylized Greatness of ‘The Big O’

September 6, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on Batman in a Gundam: The Stylized Greatness of ‘The Big O’

It’s the perfect show for lovers of jazz, film noir, and giant robots.

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‘DuckTales’ Might Actually Be Great, Y’all

June 15, 2017May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘DuckTales’ Might Actually Be Great, Y’all

Can we allow ourselves hope?

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Your Favorite Cartoon Voice Actors’ Favorite Cartoons

May 26, 2017May 9, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Your Favorite Cartoon Voice Actors’ Favorite Cartoons

A brief dispatch from last weekend’s ‘Saturday Morning Cartoons’ panel at Vulture Festival.

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EDITORS PICKS

It’s the Day of Black Sun! Do You Know Where Your Glasses Are?

By John Maher

Because it’s important that you do!

Mylo the Cat Puts the Tunes in Cartoons

By The Dot and Line

The internet's most successful hip hop and cartoon mashup artist discusses his career, branching out, and giving back.

Ask Scratchy: Why Is It So, So Hard to Move on From Loss?

By Dr. Scratchansniff

Pearl of ‘Steven Universe’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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8 Reasons ‘Space Ghost Coast to Coast’ Is One of the Most Influential Cartoons Ever

By Sean Torrie

How one—very weird—cartoon changed the course of history.

How to Learn Pixar Storytelling for Free

By John Maher

Pixar and Khan Academy are putting Pixar in a Box, and by a box they mean your computer screen.

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.

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That Time Akira Kurosawa Left Hayao Miyazaki Speechless

By Eric Vilas-Boas

This is what two legends meeting looks like.

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Doug Dimmadome Looks Awfully Familiar

By Evan Fonseca

Make Dimmsdale great again?

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