A Little Reel of Cal Dunn Spots
I thought it would be fun this week to share the scan of a reel of Cartoon Modern commercials from Chicago-based Cal Dunn Studios.
Tag Archives: Thunderbean
The Essential List
A classic cartoon primer of absolute must see films for the unwashed – and of course, what are yours?
Thunderbean’s “Popeye Original Classics In Technicolor”
I’m happy to report my new Blu-ray Popeye set is finally done! Here’s a little preview of some of the things on the set.
Thunderbean Updates and “Sandman Tales” (1933)
This week’s cartoon is an especially bizarre one, and almost qualifies as an entry in the “It was only a dream” category of cartoons – except you know its a dream from the beginning.
Thunderbean Musings
Happy October, die-hard animation folks! This week – some stories on the perils and rewards of attempting to license or borrow classic animation films!
“Raggedy Ann and Andy” at BAM – and The Ongoing Hunt for Original Titles
Happy late July folks. It’s Thunderbean Thursday on a Friday this week, due to the loss of June Foray. I want to thank Jim Korkis for trading places with me…
Mid-Century Modern: UPA’s “Man Alive!” (1952)
Man Alive! is a strikingly designed and executed short by UPA produced for the American Cancer Society. The story has as much thought as the design.
“Christmas Flickers” pre-order – and “The Sunshine Makers” in HD!
Since the election news has been a pretty exhausting for many this week, I thought a little bit of Sunshine couldn’t possibly be a bad thing.
A “Cartoons On Film” Thursday: A Bray Update
What, no Thunderbean Thursday? This week an update on the long-awaited Blu-ray and DVD of a new Bray Studios cartoon restoration project.
Terrytoons’ “Pink Elephants” (1937)
Pink Elephants (1937) is one of my favorite Terrytoons of the late 30s. Funny drawings, wild animation, and Cab Calloway-inspired music. Check it out.
