The Essential List
A classic cartoon primer of absolute must see films for the unwashed – and of course, what are yours?
Category Archives: THUNDERBEAN THURSDAY
Mighty Mouse in “Happy Holland”
– and Fleischer’s ‘Betty Boop and the Little King’ with Original Titles!
Oswald in “The Bandmaster” (1931)
It’s an Oswald cartoon this week with lots of Bill Nolan animation in it.
“Jolly Good Felons” (1934)
This lovely print is easily the best I’ve seen on this short – complete with its original titles.
Talking Cartoon Character Dolls
Instead of a cartoon this week, let’s look at some cartoon-related talking dolls!
Animated Segments from an Unknown Navy Short (1944)
…and a preview of the menu art from my upcoming FLIP THE FROG blu ray.
Cinema Gems From The Vault of Dr. Film
My friend Eric Grayson wrote this week’s article about a long-lost “trailer” and his new release – but first, a small Thunderbean update!
“Fire! Fire!” Storyboard sequence
A little less serious of a tone this week and something really fun to watch!
The Slow Drip of Progress…
…is a universal experience when it comes to animation and animated content.
Bill Nolan directs: “The Foul Ball Player” (1940)
Nolan should be considered an animation pioneer, and he never really has gotten the accolades he deserves.
