Jumping Back into ‘Stop Motion Marvels’
I’ve been obsessively gathering films for the HD re-issue of the first volume of my Stop Motion Marvels set. Here’s a few shorts from the original set that have found some fame on the internet.
Category Archives: THUNDERBEAN THURSDAY
Top 10 Best Musical Scores In A Cartoon Short
I thought it might be fun to list some of my favorite scores from classic animated shorts, and see what yours are as well.
Regarding the Restoration of the First 13 Rainbow Parades
Here’s a short breakdown on each of the cartoons on my upcoming DVD/blu-ray set – and the folks and institutions that were my film sources.
Terrytoons “Paint Pot Symphony” (1949) – and The New Decade
Although it’s not Academy Award material, this is an enjoyable little outing, and I’m sure you’ll recognize Connie Rasinski’s and Jim Tyer’s fun animation.
Thunderbean New Year’s Resolutions
I have a few big Thunderbean New Years’ resolutions for the coming year 2020 – and I’m going to announce them here!
“The Dog Ate My Homework” Rambles— and “The Snowman” (1931/33)
I was especially excited to have a chance to scan the preservation negs that the Library of Congress had made for the Ted Eshbaugh short.
New “Old” Animation
Several new TV spots are done in retro style. I have to wonder how inspired these are from Cuphead — and I wonder what the future holds in terms of further stylistic influence.
My Top Seven Blu-ray Wish List (and yours too!)
Here’s my top seven wants, produced by Thunderbean or not – and now, it’s also your turn – again!
A Small Gauge Thanksgiving
Here’s a Thanksgiving post that isn’t about Thanksgiving! It’s about my holiday traditions and 8mm film.
A Presentation on Film Preservation
Last week I gave a presentation on restoring classic cartoons as part of the Baltimore AMIA conference as a member of “The Reel Thing” technical symposium.
