The Thad Review: “Looney Tunes: Collector’s Vault Vol. 2”
It’s a little late – but an opinionated picture-by-picture review of the latest Warner Archive Collection.
Tag Archives: Warner Bos. Cartoons
Private Snafu in “Booby Traps” (1944)
This wild Bob Clampett cartoon crams ideas into short form as well as any cartoon from the golden age.
The Partial (and Mostly Lost) History of Animation Smear Terminology
An examination of the terms used to create abstract motion blur and their usage in early animation.
Greg Ford on “Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters”
Going on sale today on blu-ray, Thad catches up with director Greg Ford to ask him about making the film and his experiences with Warner Bros.
The Almost-First Warner Bros. Cartoon: “Buster Bear” (1931)
Since scans were done in December 2016, I think it’s finally time to let poor Buster officially out of the bag!
“The Warner Brothers Cartoons” (1981)
We’re celebrating the anniversary of the book on the left – the 1981 first edition of the Warner Bros. cartoon filmography by Will Friedwald and myself.
70th Anniversary of “Duck Dodgers”
Both a striking science fiction vision and a cleverly crafted comedy, Chuck Jones’ Duck Dodgers is rightly considered a masterpiece of animation.
Love Stinks: Celebrating Pepe Le Pew
When it comes to a list of the most romantic leading men in film history, only one name stands out so pungently.
A Tribute To Abe Levitow (1922-1975)
An animator and director who worked with some of the biggest animation studios in Hollywood during the Golden Age.
Doggone Sweet: The 70th Anniversary of “Feed the Kitty”
Seventy years after its debut, Feed the Kitty stands as one of Warner Bros. most fantastic cartoon shorts.
