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![Into the Unknown [Remastered] | A Critical Examination of Over the Garden Wall](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ibtf-Stq_8Y/hqdefault.jpg "Into the Unknown [Remastered] | A Critical Examination of Over the Garden Wall
Into the Unknown is a critical examination of the Cartoon Network Original mini-series Over the Garden Wall, as we look at the character, inspirations, symbols and plot points of this show in order to better understand one of the most compelling pieces of modern animation put to television. Obviously, this video will be best enjoyed if you have already seen the series in its entirety. So if you haven’t seen the show yet, turn back lest you be cursed by spoilers.
Chapter Markers:
0:00 Introduction
1:16 Chapter 1: Long Forgotten Stories
8:30 Chapter 2: Animated Affects
18:18 Chapter 3: The Pilgrims Tale
29:00 Chapter 4: Beware the Unknown
This video is a remaster of the original video published on February 7th, 2017. This video included remastered audio and video, as well as minor revisions and expansions from the original script.
Click here for the transcript of my email interview with Nick Cross, the lead art director of Over the Garden Wall and head art director of the Shorts Program at Cartoon Network: https://henrykathman.tumblr.com/post/175312602571/email-transcript-with-nick-cross
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Alliterator. “‘By the Milk-Light of Moon’: Myths and Meanings of ‘Over the Garden Wall, Part One.” Observation Deck, Gizmodo Media, 10 Nov. 2014, http://observationdeck.kinja.com/by-the-milk-light-of-moon-myths-and-meanings-of-ov-1657185829.
Alliterator. “‘Content to Be Slightly Forlorn’: Myths and Meanings of ‘Over the Garden Wall, Part Three.” Observation Deck, Gizmodo Media, 12 Nov. 2014, http://observationdeck.kinja.com/content-to-be-slightly-forlorn-myths-and-meanings-of-1657745979.
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