Nine (Lives) Is Enough: The Dreadful Sequel To “Fritz The Cat”
A tasteless and unimaginative follow-up to Ralph Bakshi’s notorious feature. It was universally panned – but was anything about this woebegone sequel worthwhile?
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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.
An “Oops” Addendum – and A Few Plugs of Interest
Odds, Ends, Events and a Plug – a filler post for today.
Scatman Crothers and “Coonskin”
In 1973 Scatman Crothers made a leap from Saturday morning kidvid to Ralph Bakshi’s R-rated features.
Heavy Traffic Is Heavy, Heavy
Howard Beckerman reviews Bakshi’s Heavy Traffic in 1973.
Ralph Bakshi’s “Sad Cat”
The five Sad Cat cartoons are all plagued by the same rough animation – and singular lack of humor.
An Interview With Ralph Bakshi
I interviewed Ralph Bakshi in late 2023 about queer representation in his films.
Doug Crane on the Last Days of The Paramount Studio
I had interviewed animator Doug Crane in March 2005. His recollections on the last days of the Paramount studio were funny, touching, and poignant.
Remembering Don Morgan
Walt Kelly had liked animation artist Don Morgan, and handpicked the artist to ghost the Pogo strip.
The Animated Mike Ploog
A look at the famed comic book artist, rarely explored for his frequent flirtation with some significant animation projects.
