Fleischer Cartoons at The Museum of Modern Art
The low-down on the spectacular Fleischer cartoon screenings next month at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
Boy Wonder: The 60th Anniversary of “Jonny Quest”
Jonny Quest was an amalgam of what was popular during 1964, from “cliffhanger” radio serials to James Bond.
Thad K. Reviews Looney Tunes: Collector’s Choice Vol. 3
A mere three months after the second volume – and it’s another winner for the Warner Archive Collection.
In the Center Ring (Part 7)
This week, many well-known animated stars try their hands at circus-related stories.
Marni Nixon and The Sound of Cartoon Music
February 22 marks the birthday of filmdom’s most famous “ghost singer,” who brought the perfect pitch to animation as well as live action.
Animator Breakdown: “What Price Porky” (1938)
Technically this was Clampett’s first Looney Tune with Porky and Daffy – here’s my in-depth breakdown.
Dippy Duo: The 85th Anniversary of “Goofy and Wilbur”
Marking its 85th anniversary this year, this funny short not only gives Goofy center stage but introduces a new character.
Drive in Magic: The strangely wonderful Dr. Pepper spots by Keitz & Herndon.
Keitz & Herndon is a studio that probably only the most diehard animation fans would know about.
In the Center Ring (Part 6)
One would think that circus life and atmosphere hardly fit into the wartime years of animation, and that imagery of such frivolity would seem out of style. But you would be wrong.
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]
