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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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Communist China’s Animators Made Traditional Ink Painting Into Cartoons

By Isabel Galwey

Even in communist China, traditional arts informed budding ones—and ink painting informed some of the greatest Chinese animations of all time.

Just Look at the Insane Disney Art Hitting This Austin Gallery

By Eric Vilas-Boas

A new art exhibit’s bringing the magic of Disney to the streets of Austin, Texas.

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The Symphonic Majesty of ‘Zeta Gundam’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Shigeaki Saegusa gave this brutal show the score it deserved.

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

By Eric Vilas-Boas

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

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‘Firefly’ Already Exists. Let’s Leave Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ At That, Please.

By John Maher

Stop this now.

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‘Big Mouth’ Season 2 Is As Bold and Raunchy As Ever

By Sammy Nickalls

The season’s Planned Parenthood episode is a much-watch.

‘Weathering With You’ Is the Wettest Movie of the Year

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Makoto Shinkai's follow-up to 'Your Name.' dramatizes its characters' feelings with rain.

The Pencil Power of Richard Williams

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Cancer claimed the life of the legendary animator behind the vibrant cartooning in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and more masterworks.

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The Kids From ‘We’re Back’ Are Now on OkCupid

By Charlotte Dow

Twenty-five years after their dinosaur adventure, Louie and Cecilia are looking for love just like the rest of us.

Jazz Standards Used As ‘Kids On the Slope’ Episode Titles, Ranked

By John Maher

This one’s for all you Jazz Boys and Jazz Girls out there.

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