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The Top 10 Authors in Animation

May 21, 2019December 30, 2019 Deirdre CoyleComments Off on The Top 10 Authors in Animation

Pixelated scribes have blessed us with their wisdom across form and genre, from academia to political activism to erotica. Here are ten favorites, ranked.

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The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2018

December 17, 2018December 29, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2018

From exclusive interviews to searing personal essays.

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When Anime Met Bashō: ‘Winter Days’ Brings a Warm Beauty to a Cold Season

January 31, 2018December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on When Anime Met Bashō: ‘Winter Days’ Brings a Warm Beauty to a Cold Season

Some of the greatest animators on our planet paying a tribute to a haiku master? That’s a match made in meditative melancholy.

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35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

November 20, 2017May 9, 2019 Christina SterbenzComments Off on 35 Years Later, The Script for ‘The Last Unicorn’ Still Sparkles

Why I love one of the most beautiful films in the cartoon canon—especially for its dialogue.

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The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2016

December 30, 2016December 29, 2019 The Dot and LineComments Off on The Dot and Line’s Best Writing of 2016

Previously, on The Dot and Line…

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How to Write for The Dot and Line

May 25, 2016November 28, 2020 The Dot and LineComments Off on How to Write for The Dot and Line

We want to cover all the cartoons you want covered. To do that, we’ll need a little help.

EDITORS PICKS

The Crippling Terror of Leaving Your Stoop

By Rob Ryan

On Hey Arnold! and the glamor of struggle—a part of Nicktoons Month!

Behind the Scenes at AnimationFest 2019

By Elly Belle

The Savannah College of Art and Design is hosting a new kind of animation festival.

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This Is the Best Scene in Every Version of ‘DBZ’—No Matter What

By Eric Vilas-Boas

Applause for this moment.

Why the First 3 Seasons of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Are the Only Good Ones

By Nicole Ortiz

Unfortunately, Nickelodeon’s most successful show became a bit of a dud.

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.’

Ask Scratchy: I Slept for 54 Years and Can’t Remember a Damn Thing

By Dr. Scratchansniff

Faye Valentine of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

Mike Lazzo Leaves Adult Swim

By John Maher

The executive vice president and creative director of Adult Swim has retired from the network after more than 40 years in entertainment.

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Ask Scratchy: All I Want is to Love and Be Loved, But Ladies Ignore Me

By Dr. Scratchansniff

The Ice King of ‘Adventure Time’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

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