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.
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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.
A “Cinema Paradiso”-style Reel – with cartoon clips!
It’s a short one today, as time hasn’t been on my side here. I do have some good things to report though: Technicolor Dreams should be back from the replicator…
