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Category Archives: THUNDERBEAN THURSDAY
Paul Vester’s “Sunbeam” (1980)
British animator Paul Vester’s short is an affectionate tribute to golden age animation, utilizing his own brilliant animation techniques.
A Thunderbean Thursday – from 2013
Welcome to a Thunderbean Thanksgiving Thursday – from nine years ago.
VB’s Tom and Jerry’s Final Journey: “The Phantom Rocket” (1933)
Tom and Jerry attempt a rocket flight that turns into a semi disaster – as a thief attempts to rob them just as the rocket takes off!
“Bargain Counter Attack” (1946) from a 35mm IB nitrate print
It’s a charming cartoon, well-designed and executed. And Little Lulu’s mischief making gags are pretty fun.
A Little Reel of Cal Dunn Spots
I thought it would be fun this week to share the scan of a reel of Cartoon Modern commercials from Chicago-based Cal Dunn Studios.
A Thunderbean Thursday Halloween Throwback!
These are Steve’s favorite Halloween party cartoons. What are yours?
Scrappy in “The Great Experiment” (1934)
Mad scientists and being jolted into the future are as much science fiction as spooky Halloween, and that’s good enough for me.
Thunderbean Thursday: Frankenstein’s Cat (1942)
Oddly enough, this cartoon is a closer to a faithful retelling of the Frankenstein’s Monster story than any other cartoon I can think of!
Restoring Fleischer Cartoons Panel at the New York Comic Con
…and Hoppity saving the day, with some help from Leigh Harline.
