My Visit To Turner Classic Movies
I think that I’m *finally*coming to the end of the ‘extremely busy’ period here, at least for a little while. As I look around at all the things I’ve dropped,…
Tag Archives: Van Beuren
“Japanese Lanterns” (1935) and “The Three Bears” (1939)
A short one this week, but a few fun cartoons to tide us over! Japanese Lanterns (1935) is maybe the hardest to see of the Van Beuren ‘Rainbow Parade‘ cartoons….
“The Wild Goose Chase” (1933)
Today was another film transfer day, but because of school meetings I wasn’t able to supervise the whole session; I dropped the films off and Pat Mathews, colorist and Telecine…
Technicolor Dreams and Black and White Nightmares
I’m happy to announce that the long-in-progress Blu-ray/DVD combo, Technicolor Dreams and Black and White Nightmares, is finally finished and available on Amazon as of today! The pre-orders will start…
Some Sneak Previews – and News on New Sets!
As the snow vanishes (and reappears here!). My ‘real’ job is as a professor at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, and as classes wind down each year I…
Top 5 “Most Wanted” Cartoons – and 5 Favorite Finds
This week another top-ten list: five favorite finds and five most-wanteds; the continuing search for the missing stuff! I’ve of three minds when it comes to the reasons to continue…
“A Little Bird Told Me” (1934)
The response this week to the Gulliver Travels Blu-ray has been astonishing; I want to thank everyone for the great feedback and orders – and am glad people are enjoying…
16mm Rarities for Valentine’s Day
It’s almost that time: this weekend, many will be exchanging red cardboard hearts filled with chocolates, cards, and a shared night out on the town. Any holiday, however, is best…
Comparison Study: “Toy Time” and “Silvery Moon”
It’s been a bonus features sort of week here, working nearly around the clock. As I’m gathering and compiling materials for bonus features on some of the new DVDs, I…
“Along Came A Duck” (Music Track Only)
Winston Sharples wrote some of the best scores of the 1930’s for the Van Beuren Rainbow Parade cartoons. They had an interesting cartoon-related after life beyond the actual films they…
