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Eric Hasn’t Watched ‘Twin Peaks’ or ‘Lonesome Dove’ So He Can Shove It

July 30, 2017April 15, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Eric Hasn’t Watched ‘Twin Peaks’ or ‘Lonesome Dove’ So He Can Shove It

A rebuttal in quotes from these two seminal series.

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Good Grieving: ‘The Leftovers’ Will Shatter You Without Ever Once Cheating You

July 29, 2017April 15, 2020 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Good Grieving: ‘The Leftovers’ Will Shatter You Without Ever Once Cheating You

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

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Some Non-Animated Shows John Has Actually Bothered Watching

July 28, 2017April 15, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Some Non-Animated Shows John Has Actually Bothered Watching

Mr. Maher writes into #JohnWithTheWind to confess his sins and also supply the prosecution with a list of live-action shows he actually has seen.

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

July 28, 2017April 15, 2020 Amelia KiddComments Off on I Love This John Guy, but He Refuses to Watch Live-Action TV

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

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“No, It Is NOT Sal Goodman” with John Middle-Name Maher da III

July 27, 2017April 15, 2020 Katie Van BruntComments Off on “No, It Is NOT Sal Goodman” with John Middle-Name Maher da III

Part of #JohnWithTheWind — a week-long editorial event.

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John Wouldn’t Recognize a Good Walk-and-Talk if He Walked Right Into It

July 27, 2017April 15, 2020 Cara McKeownComments Off on John Wouldn’t Recognize a Good Walk-and-Talk if He Walked Right Into It

Part of #JohnWithTheWind — a week-long editorial event.

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Here’s What’s Extra-Miraculous About ‘Pushing Daisies,’ Mr. Maher

July 26, 2017April 15, 2020 L.W. RichardsonComments Off on Here’s What’s Extra-Miraculous About ‘Pushing Daisies,’ Mr. Maher

Death becomes it.

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

July 26, 2017April 15, 2020 Sammy NickallsComments Off on Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘Weeds’ Yet?

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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Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Yet?

July 25, 2017April 15, 2020 Sammy NickallsComments Off on Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Yet?

More like “‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ of How You’ve Somehow Avoided This Show, JOHN.” Part 2 of a 3-part series.

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Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Yet?

July 24, 2017April 15, 2020 Sammy NickallsComments Off on Why Hasn’t My Friend Seen ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Yet?

More like “How to Get Away With Not Watching One of the Biggest Shows on TV, JOHN.” Part 1 of a 3-part series.

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Cartoon Dads, Ranked

By The Dot and Line

With only the finest — the pères de la pères — of animation. Happy Father’s Day!

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Let’s Jam: The Glorious Explosion That Is Cowboy Bebop’s Opening Theme

By Alex Costello

A truly inspired show intro needs to check at least a few very different boxes. This one nails them all.

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Shinichirō Watanabe—of ‘Bebop’ Fame—Has a ‘Blade Runner’ Anime

By John Maher

The big blasting ‘Bebop’ boy brings ‘Blade Runner’ a ‘Blackout.’

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The Secret Origin of One of Bugs Bunny’s Best Insults

By Alex Costello

The cultural icon redefined the meaning of the word ‘nimrod,’ and no one even knew he was doing it.

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If You Think Diane Finds Herself in Vietnam, Think Again

By Rebecca Wei Hsieh

The meaning of life isn’t hidden in the markets of Hanoi, waiting to be unearthed.

The Best Anime Series of the 2010s

By The Dot and Line

It's been a long 10 years. These anime sliced them down to size.

For the Last Time, Anastasia Is Not a Disney Film

By Charlotte Dow

I’ve defended the Don Bluth classic's spot outside of the House of Mouse for 20 years—and I'm still doing it.

With Affection, a Few Words for Ray Gillette, the Voice of Reason

By Eric Vilas-Boas

The secret agent and former Olympic skier is the best character on ‘Archer.’

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