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To Faye, From Faye: Be Your Own Goddamn Valentine

April 20, 2018May 9, 2019 Maya GittelmanComments Off on To Faye, From Faye: Be Your Own Goddamn Valentine

A poetic love letter, from one kickass survivor to another.

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The Trauma and Triumph of Lapis Lazuli in ‘Steven Universe’

December 15, 2016October 17, 2019 Corinne SegalComments Off on The Trauma and Triumph of Lapis Lazuli in ‘Steven Universe’

How ‘Steven Universe’ portrays the aftermath of surviving trauma.

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn: A Spoiler-Free Review

By Amanda Ramsaran

This update on the Gundam franchise ain’t your little sister’s unicorn.

‘The Breadwinner’ Director On How Her Film Came Together

By Isabel Galwey

Nora Twomey discusses why the two-decade-old story is still relevant, what it’s like to work at Cartoon Saloon, and how they brought Parvana to life.

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Amethyst Is the Path to Self-Acceptance, Not the Destination

By Ruth Morrison

The most rambunctious Crystal Gem is still trying to figure it out, and that’s OK.

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Two Poems on “Waltz for Venus,” One of the Most Poignant Episodes of ‘Bebop’

By Trevor Ketner

Trevor Dane Ketner examines the tragic and the queer in a ‘Cowboy Bebop’ episode that aims right at the heart.

Fred Seibert on Why ‘Adventure Time’ Became a Hit

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Executive producer Fred Seibert unpacks the show’s secret sauce.

A Teacher Explains Why Cartoons Matter in Classrooms

By Rob Ryan

There’s a reason tricky concepts come to life in the classroom fueled by animation.

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I’m 18. I’ve Watched 600+ Episodes of ‘One Piece’ 6x Each.

By Alex Maher

Here are six things I’ve learned from that experience.

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

By Marley Crusch

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

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