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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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“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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Will ‘All Dogs’ Ever Go to Criterion Heaven?

March 27, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Will ‘All Dogs’ Ever Go to Criterion Heaven?

A bone to pick with the great librarians of cinema.

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Faye Valentine’s Debts Made Her—As Mine Made Me

By Talia Jane

The ‘Bebop’ femme fatale’s devil-may-care attitude is the natural conclusion to resignation to a debt-filled future. I can relate.

Is the ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Food Truck Any Good?

By Gilcy Aquino

One intrepid reporter found out for us at New York Comic Con.

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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.

I Love This John Guy, but He Refuses to Watch Live-Action TV

By Amelia Kidd

One of the (few) earnest entries in #JohnWithTheWind.

At NYCC, ‘Final Space’ Looks Far Out

By Ruth Morrison

The Conan O’Brien–backed sci-fi comedy stacks star on top of star—Armisen! Tennant! Torres!—and plots its first season.

Spinel’s Behavior Makes Sense When You Know About Borderline Personality Disorder

By Amelia Kidd

'Steven Universe' explores trauma over and over again. The movie is no different.

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Animation Is Film Festival Keeps On Keeping On

By Ari Howorth

From exciting new releases to special anniversary screenings, the lineup was teeming with potential.

Some Cartoons We Barely, If Ever, Covered That You Goons Have to Now That We’re Gone

By The Dot and Line

The media needs to cover cartoons better. Here's a place it can start.

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