What Film From a Series Do You Most Want to See A Good Copy Of?
There are so many cartoons that need to be restored. This week I thought it might be fun to make a list of the top ten cartoons I’d like to see a beautiful copy of.
A Revolutionary Article (Part 2)
Move over, Hamilton! Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker and Casper also fight for their home and country – as seen in these cartoons.
Looney Tunes 1940-41 – The Last Full Year of Peace
The background music in the Looney Tunes during the 1940-41 season, at a time when the world seemed to want comedy – and escapism.
Growing Up in Wackyland and Beanyland: A Conversation with Ruth Clampett
I spoke to Ruth about what it was like growing up with one of the greatest directors in animation history.
The 1941 Disney Strike
In its June 1941 issue, The Screen Actor Magazine published an extensive article about the Disney Strike, which at that time was a little over a week old.
Animated Segments from “Football Forecasts” (1958)
For this week’s film, I thought I’d show you something that showed up in the mail this week, stinking of vinegar syndrome… but it’s really neat.
A Revolutionary Article (Part 1)
Starting this week, a stroll down memory lane to witness how past generations remembered our nation’s founding fathers.
Walt Disney’s “Peter and the Wolf” on Records
Since we looked at The Sorcerer’s Apprentice in our last installment, let’s flip the Disneyland LP to Side One for Disney’s interpretation of a children’s musical classic.
Remembering the McKimson’s: A Chat with Robert McKimson Jr.
Robert McKimson remains one of the most underappreciated directors in animation history.
Jerry Beck is a writer, animation producer, college professor and author of more than 15 books on animation history. He is a former studio exec with Nickelodeon Movies and Disney, and has written for The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. He has curated cartoons for DVD and Blu-ray compilations and has lent his expertise to dozens of bonus documentaries and audio commentaries on such. Beck is currently on the faculty of CalArts in Valencia, UCLA in Westwood and Woodbury University in Burbank – teaching animation history. More about Jerry Beck [Click Here]
