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Jake Monaco on the Musical Magic of “Forky Asks a Question”

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off

The composer on his work, process, and taste in memes.

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“Drive It Home, Iron Fist!!!” Is All Action, No Overload

By Sarra Sedghi

It’s students versus villains in an all-out battle.

pokemon poetry

3 Poems for Pokémon, a Phenomenon That Defined a Generation

The Dot and Line presents a set of poetry about the Pokémon franchise — one of the most important and influential multimedia animated properties of the last two decades. If you were alive in the heyday of Pokémon fandom, we guarantee you will appreciate the references and tenor of these poems by Meg Eden. Read on, and be […]

The Powerful ‘Adventure Time’ Finale: A Really Specific Feeling That’s Hard to Describe

By Evan Fleischer

The characters of ‘Adventure Time’ never needed a Dickensian ending. That’s not where the game was.

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

By Sarra Sedghi

This one was mostly filler, but it worked.

powerpuff girls

Why So Many Early ’00s Cartoons Couldn’t Escape the Male Gaze

By Shelby Peake

Animation has long been a boys’ club—and the 21st Century has mostly been no exception. Until now.

25 Years Ago, ‘FernGully’ Taught Us to Love the Earth

By Bruce Bohri

This movie is still a magical thing.

My Hero Academia Gets Into a New Arc in “Create Those Ultimate Moves!”

By Sarra Sedghi

Maybe Deku should use his legs?

the lion king

Obituary: ‘The Lion King,’ a Good Movie, Dies at 25

By John Maher

The reboot shouldn't exist. But if it helps a new generation deal with parental loss, maybe it'll be worth it. Maybe.