The 45th Anniversary of “American Pop”
Celebrating its 45th anniversary this month, the film is a daring animated feature that follows several generations, chronicling the emergence of popular music.
UPA’s “The Sailor and the Seagull” (1949)
A beautifully produced post-war film for the Navy by UPA is today’s short!
Get With the Times (Part 10)
Another intensive survey of Fred Flintstone’s exercises in awkwardness or unexpected prestige – sometimes against his will.
That’s No Bull! Part Two: A History of Bullfighting Cartoons
If you enjoyed the first part of this series (posted yesterday), you’ll shout “Ole” for this installment.
That’s No Bull! A History of Bullfighting Toons – Part One
Producer Eddie Selzer declared that “bullfights aren’t funny!” We attempt to prove otherwise.
Classic Cartoon Shorts That Are Perfect for Valentine’s Day
A number of cartoons have provided romantic stories that pair as perfectly with Valentine’s Day as roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.
“His Off Day” (1938) with Puddy the Pup!
In this nearly plotless short, Puddy chases birds, plays with a ball, plays with Kittens, and is confronted by cows from a 1932 Terrytoon.
Get With the Times (Part 9)
This week we look at a string of Flintstones episodes, in which Fred manages to fit like the proverbial square peg in the round hole.
Animated Disney Main Titles 1959-1999
The inventive title sequences created for Disney live-action features were mini-productions in themselves.
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]
