John MaherinThe Dot and Line‘Ingress the Animation’ Packs Plenty of Action, But No Action MusicComposer Jacob Yoffee on how he made music for an action-packed anime without relying on standard soundtrack tropes.Apr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019
John MaherinThe Dot and LineSanctuary Lost, Sanctuary RebuiltIn ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,’ the physical beauty of the cathedral is dwarfed only by the warmth of its living stone.Apr 16, 20191Apr 16, 20191
John MaherinThe Dot and LineThe Only Way Out Is (Not) Through (Alchemy)All traumatized children would bring their parents back to life if they could. The Elrics show us why the past should stay dead.Apr 8, 2019Apr 8, 2019
John MaherinThe Dot and LineWhy ‘The Dragon Prince’ Understands Sibling LoveSometimes, it means trusting siblings to handle themselves while you do your duty. Others, it means sacrificing everything.Mar 4, 20191Mar 4, 20191
John MaherinThe Dot and Line‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ Is Brolic, BroThe newest film in the Dragon Ball saga sure is something.Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
John MaherinThe Dot and LineIt’s Steven’s Universe After All: A Spoiler-Free Finale ReviewNothing is perfect, but everything mattered.Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019
John MaherinThe Dot and Line‘Firefly’ Already Exists. Let’s Leave Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ At That, Please.Stop this now.Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018
John MaherinThe Dot and Line‘Really Wild Animals’ Turns 25 TodayThe world is burning and melting. Poor Spin would be in anguish. And yet this show still inspires, in its sumptuously silly way.Oct 24, 20181Oct 24, 20181
John MaherinThe Dot and LineBoJack Horseman Declares: No More Crossover EpisodesAnother day, another Twitter tantrum from the ‘Philbert’ star.Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
John MaherinThe Dot and LineFreaknik’s Back, BabyA who’s who of 2009 talent—half of which is, somehow, still around!—made an absurd animated musical sing…sort of.Sep 25, 2018Sep 25, 2018