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Conroy v Balefleckman: Jawn of Grimdark
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Conroy v Balefleckman: Jawn of Grimdark
The best Batflick is animated and you’ve probably never seen it. This one might be better. And darker.
John Maher
Apr 4
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Tropes in the Scope: 7 Bullets for Archer and 007, on the Occasion of Season 7
Tropes in the Scope: 7 Bullets for Archer and 007, on the Occasion of Season 7
As FX’s most dynamic show shifts gears again for its latest season, The Dot and Line dives into the homage it’s paid to its espionage roots…
Kevin Conway
Mar 31
Will ‘All Dogs’ Ever Go to Criterion Heaven?
Will ‘All Dogs’ Ever Go to Criterion Heaven?
A bone to pick with the great librarians of cinema.
Eric Vilas-Boas
Mar 26
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Exclusive Interview: Hal Lublin Breaks Down ‘Venture Bros.’ and Playing Up His Asthma
Exclusive Interview: Hal Lublin Breaks Down ‘Venture Bros.’ and Playing Up His Asthma
The Dot and Line chats with the comedian and voice actor on his craft, his health, playing to rooms filled with judgment, and how he came…
John Maher
Mar 17
Dr. Girlfriend, or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying about the Female Villain
Dr. Girlfriend, or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying about the Female Villain
Evil, thy voice runneth deep.
Kelsey Amentt
Mar 8
If Fandom Has Killed the Cliffhanger, Sign ‘Young Justice’ Up
If Fandom Has Killed the Cliffhanger, Sign ‘Young Justice’ Up
This year, three cartoons make unexpected returns. Justice demands a fourth.
John Maher
Mar 5
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Yes, America’s Politicians Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains
Yes, America’s Politicians Are Just ’80s Cartoon Villains
These 13 public figures show just how unspeakably evil our national discourse has become.
Eric Vilas-Boas
Feb 29
Anatomy of an Animated Badass
Anatomy of an Animated Badass
Nine core qualities that make a cartoon cool.
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“Tough, uncompromising, or intimidating.”
John Maher
Feb 17
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