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The Best American Animation Writing 2016

December 9, 2016December 29, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Best American Animation Writing 2016

A roundup of our 25 favorite pieces about cartoons published during the past year by outlets not called ‘The Dot and Line.’

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Hail, Zeon! Terrific Gundam Shows Are in a Renaissance Again

November 30, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Hail, Zeon! Terrific Gundam Shows Are in a Renaissance Again

For years I doubted Gundam could ever replicate the joy I felt at 12 years old watching giant robots pummel each other. I was wrong.

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Mickey, Mouse of Our Hearts, Whistles His Way to 88

November 18, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on Mickey, Mouse of Our Hearts, Whistles His Way to 88

Celebrate by watching ‘Steamboat Willie’ again.

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It’s a Trump Presidency, Huey Freeman

November 9, 2016January 7, 2021 John MaherComments Off on It’s a Trump Presidency, Huey Freeman

The words I return to today in a world in which hate is winning.

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Schoolhouse Rock Is Still the Best Explainer Video for Election 2016

November 8, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Schoolhouse Rock Is Still the Best Explainer Video for Election 2016

This ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ clip — first aired 14 years ago — will tell you exactly how the United States works.

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Patrick McHale on the Haunting Magic of ‘Over the Garden Wall’: Exclusive

October 25, 2016September 28, 2020 John MaherComments Off on Patrick McHale on the Haunting Magic of ‘Over the Garden Wall’: Exclusive

The creator of ‘Over the Garden Wall’ talks Halloween, the lessons he learned from ‘Adventure Time,’ and more.

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10 Years After ‘Boondocks,’ the Block Is Still Hot

September 28, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on 10 Years After ‘Boondocks,’ the Block Is Still Hot

With ‘The Boondocks,’ Aaron McGruder told a story of racial disparity, injustice, and violence that has not gone away.

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Farewell to Clay Martin Croker

September 19, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Farewell to Clay Martin Croker

The longtime Adult Swim animator and voice actor joins Space Ghost far too soon.

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‘Over the Garden Wall’ Made the Bassoon Cool Again for You and Me

September 6, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on ‘Over the Garden Wall’ Made the Bassoon Cool Again for You and Me

Our back to school special! Here’s how Cartoon Network’s first miniseries obsessed over woodwinds in the best way possible.

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Doug Dimmadome Looks Awfully Familiar

August 30, 2016May 9, 2019 Evan FonsecaComments Off on Doug Dimmadome Looks Awfully Familiar

Make Dimmsdale great again?

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EDITORS PICKS

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Batman in a Gundam: The Stylized Greatness of ‘The Big O’

By Alex Costello

It’s the perfect show for lovers of jazz, film noir, and giant robots.

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Why Jet Black’s Fragile Male Ego Is the Key to His Character

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Our captain isn’t OK because he can’t see past his pride.

‘Persepolis’ Creator Marjane Satrapi Has Plenty of Kick

By Bruce Bohri

The comics creator and director, whose new Marie Curie biopic, 'Radioactive,' debuted this year, discusses her history with animation.

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Watching ‘Samurai Jack’ in HD Has Blown My Fucking Mind

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Jack is back in a new trailer and tease from Adult Swim. And he’s brought guns.

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D+L Podcast: Was “Toys in the Attic” Just a Big Nod to the Movie ‘Alien’?

By The Dot and Line

Our first podcast ever looks at a horror-influenced episode.

Why Katara’s Feelings Are Her Greatest Strength and Greatest Pain

By John Maher

Maternal, idealistic, insecure, stubborn, short-tempered. Katara is emotion—her trauma, her power. Just like me.

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How a Cartoon Corgi Hooked Me on ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Charlotte Dow

“Stray Dog Strut” is for all you dog-lovers out there.

An Exclusive Excerpt of a Vivid New ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Zine: ‘Rebirth Dilemma’

By Eric Vilas-Boas

All profits from the fanzine will go to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.