More On Mary Blair: “Ceramic Mural” (1965)
Jerry’s post from yesterday about John Canemaker’s new book had me thinking about the Disney Educational film Ceramic Mural (1965). It’s a fascinating little document; it’s perhaps the only film…
Category Archives: THUNDERBEAN THURSDAY
Some Sneak Previews – and News on New Sets!
As the snow vanishes (and reappears here!). My ‘real’ job is as a professor at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, and as classes wind down each year I…
The Cult of “Noveltoons”
There seems to be a special place in animation fan circles for Paramount’s Noveltoons cartoons, produced by Famous Studios. One of the things that always amazed me was how much…
Top 5 “Most Wanted” Cartoons – and 5 Favorite Finds
This week another top-ten list: five favorite finds and five most-wanteds; the continuing search for the missing stuff! I’ve of three minds when it comes to the reasons to continue…
Ten Animated Features That Fell Through The Cracks
There are many Animated features that get lost to the ravages of time. This is especially true of the films that were created by smaller studios, or films from another…
“Beauty Shoppe” (1940) with Gran’ Pop Monkey
Here’s a good cartoon break for today, and a less-seen one for sure. Back in July we talked a little about See How They Won, and I’ve been meaning to…
“A Little Bird Told Me” (1934)
The response this week to the Gulliver Travels Blu-ray has been astonishing; I want to thank everyone for the great feedback and orders – and am glad people are enjoying…
“Gulliver” Comes To BluRay
Editor’s Note: Throughout the years, I have been asked more times than I can count: “Who has the best “Gulliver’s Travels” on video?” I now have a definitive answer to…
“Cave of the Wobbly Wizard” (1929)
Some quick updates from the land of the Thunderbeans: • Technicolor Dreams and B/W Nightmares is chugging along. We hope to have a master in the next few weeks. •…
“Old MacDonald Had A Farm” (1945) with the Original Titles!
Today on Thunderbean Thursday: The Lure of “Noveltoons” (and the farmer that must not be named). I have to admit: I was never into the Paramount’s Noveltoons or Screen Songs…
