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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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The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2017

By The Dot and Line

A look back at a year of hits.

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How the Carrey v. Sandler “Trial” Happened on ‘Animals’: Q&A

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Here’s why Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano’s HBO show debated the careers of two comedy titans on the episode “The Trial.”

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‘Kipo’ and the Art of Hope at the End of the World

By Maya Gittelman

It's not easy to find something to look forward to in the apocalypse. 'Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts' finds a way. Finally.

An Exclusive Excerpt of a Vivid New ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Zine: ‘Rebirth Dilemma’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

All profits from the fanzine will go to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

It’s 2016, and Eustace Bagge Is an Angry White Trump Supporter

By John Maher

17 years ago, ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ presented us with a prescient window into America in 2016: Eustace Bagge, perhaps the worst person in animation history, who embodies every wrongheaded notion Trump supporters are known for now.

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10 Years Later: Is ‘Cars’ Good?

By The Dot and Line

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

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Why Spike Raced Toward Death at the End of ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

He knew facing Vicious was a suicide mission. He did it anyway. Here's the moment Spike Spiegel’s sprezzatura spun out.

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11 Cartoon Holiday Episodes to Stream for Christmas

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Anytime, anywhere, these are the streaming shows that will help you ring in the holidays.

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