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The Dot and Line, Which Took on Tales of Toons, Dies at 4

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Dot and Line, Which Took on Tales of Toons, Dies at 4

The website grew over the course of four years from scrappy, puckish up-and-comer to perhaps the best cartoon journalism publication on the internet. (Fight us!)

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The Pencil Power of Richard Williams

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on The Pencil Power of Richard Williams

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

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Remembering Suzan Pitt

August 12, 2019December 30, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on Remembering Suzan Pitt

A handful of the late, great indie animator’s friends and former students and collaborators share their stories

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Why You Should Still Watch “The Dot and the Line”

By The Dot and Line

This weekend, why not watch ‘The Dot and the Line,’ the lovely but flawed tale of mathematical romance that inspired this site?

‘Persepolis’ Creator Marjane Satrapi Has Plenty of Kick

By Bruce Bohri

The comics creator and director, whose new Marie Curie biopic, 'Radioactive,' debuted this year, discusses her history with animation.

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How Rugrats Taught a Shiksha Like Me to Love Passover

By Kate Drozynski

25 years ago this week, Nickelodeon debuted Rugrats, one of the first three Nicktoons. In honor of the anniversary, here’s a look back at a Very Special Episode…

Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

By Wyatt Erchak

Reconsidering the classic anime film on the occasion of its restoration and re-release in the US.

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

By Eric Vilas-Boas

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.*

What the Iron Giant Can Still Teach Us About Friendship and Vulnerability

By Elly Belle

Two decades later, the film is still rich with poignant lessons—and with Vin Diesel's career-best performance.

The Most Insane Fantasia Art Ever Is Up for Auction

By Eric Vilas-Boas

All you’ll need is a ton of money.

Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘Weeds’ Yet?

By Sammy Nickalls

More like "'Weeds' Is Drugs and Family and Drugs and Grief and Drugs and Comedy and Drugs, and How Have You Skipped It, JOHN?" Part 3 of a 3-part series.

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The Touching Thing You May Have Missed in the ‘Bojack’ Season Premiere Opening Credits

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Cartoons Have Inspired a Wild Meme About First Crushes

By Marley Crusch

Everyone remembers their first animated love.

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