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A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Philbert’ Season 1

September 7, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Philbert’ Season 1

Even the ‘Horsin’ Around’ star’s commendable performance can’t save Flip McVicker’s new prestige detective drama from itself.

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

September 6, 2018March 28, 2020 Wyatt ErchakComments Off on Satoshi Kon’s ‘Perfect Blue’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

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

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BoJack Horseman Season 5: A Spoiler-Free Review

September 6, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on BoJack Horseman Season 5: A Spoiler-Free Review

A (very spoiler-free) peek at what to expect from Season 5 of Netflix’s best show. Don’t worry, it’s just as brutal as ever.

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Todoroki’s Drama Burns Up in “What’s the Big Idea?”

September 5, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Todoroki’s Drama Burns Up in “What’s the Big Idea?”

It’s the backstory we’ve all been waiting for.

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Save Yourself Some Time And Skip “Save the World With Love!”

August 27, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Save Yourself Some Time And Skip “Save the World With Love!”

This filler…wasn’t great.

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Class 1-A Has to Rethink It All in “Rescue Exercises”

August 21, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on Class 1-A Has to Rethink It All in “Rescue Exercises”

They’ve got to beat a crisis and emotional drama.

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‘The Death of Superman’ Finally Stuck the Landing

August 16, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘The Death of Superman’ Finally Stuck the Landing

Did we need another adaptation? This movie proves we did.

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MHA Puts Teamwork Front and Center in “RUSH!”

August 13, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on MHA Puts Teamwork Front and Center in “RUSH!”

Class 1-A shines (and twinkles) as the exam winds down.

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“Class 1-A” Shows the Hero License Exam What They’re Made Of

August 6, 2018May 8, 2019 Sarra SedghiComments Off on “Class 1-A” Shows the Hero License Exam What They’re Made Of

This one was mostly filler, but it worked.

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‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem

August 3, 2018May 8, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on ‘April and the Extraordinary World’ Is an Oddly Obscure Steampunk Gem

A spoiler-free endorsement of this movie you can watch on Netflix.

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EDITORS PICKS

Speculation Rises in “A Talk About Your Quirk”

By Sarra Sedghi

The hero licenses are here, along with some foreshadowing for next season.

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Steve Conte Looks Back on ‘Bebop’ and Working With Yoko Kanno: Exclusive

By Eric Vilas-Boas

An exclusive interview with the show’s English-language male singer looks back on the show’s music, its legacy, and his other anime projects.

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The ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ Revival Looks Bonkers Good

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Well, this looks exciting.

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What Would Maes Hughes Do?

By Eric Vilas-Boas

An incomplete list.

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Inside Netflix’s New Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Cartoon, ‘Big Mouth’: Exclusive

By John Maher

The Titmouse founder on his studio’s upcoming comedy, hints at progress on ‘Venture Bros.’ Season 7, and more.

If Warner Bros. Won’t Put Us Up at the Cartoon Network Hotel or Pay Us Sweet, Sweet Cash, It Should at Least Let Us Live in Its Water Tower

By The Dot and Line

Look, this is pretty self-explanatory. What do you want, a road map?

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At the End of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ All I Could Think About Was My Dead Mom

By John Maher

The best anime of all time can’t help but remind you of that weight you’re already carrying.

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3 Urgent Questions About Hairstyles in Cartoons

By Ruth Morrison

The dilemma of our time.

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The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2019

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