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• Re: Loonie Toons Golden Collections - Dave-A 18:38:43 12/13/04 (1)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  Parts 1 and 2. Costco has the best price around. These are collections of the genius of Mel Blanc and are still funny... for everyone.

  I will pick up Ren and Stimpy complete first 2 seasons.

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  • I will second that - padreken 18:56:12 12/13/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Loonie Toons Golden Collections posted by Dave-A on December 13, 2004 at 18:38:43:

    I've a few minor quibbles (none of the controversial wartime cartoons yet, for example-and more Bob Clampett, please) but these true American masterpieces from the boys of Termite Alley are finally getting thier due in these superbly restored collections. We finally got the immortal "What's Opera, Doc?" and "One Froggy Evening" in volume 2!

    Chuck Jones rules!
    
    

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• Animation Legend: Winsor McCay & the aforementioned Fantasia. - Audiophilander 07:42:56 12/13/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  These are for folks who appreciate artistry in animation. Also recommended are the Fleisher Superman cartoons from the 1940's.

  For more modern & computer animated material, anything by Pixar Studios is worthwhile; also, though not technically animation in the traditional sense, stop-motion and claymation masterpieces like Chicken Run and the aforementioned Wallace & Gromit are excellent! Oh, and BTW, if you like this style of puppet animation, the historical & groundbreaking The Cameraman's Revenge & Other Fantastic Tales (The Amazing Puppet Animation of Ladislaw Starewicz) is a must own!

  Enjoy!

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• Wallace & Gromit! - Harmonia 01:14:25 12/13/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  The DVD "The Incredible Adventures of Wallace & Gromit" contains three 30 minute films by British animator Nic Park (2 of which won Academy Awards) starring the hapless, Rube Goldberg-ish inventor Wallace & his dog, the faithful and recourseful Gromit. Impossible to describe, but diabolically clever and charming, the W&G movies are truly witty as well as merely funny - they'll entertain the kids but are also delightful for adults (their actual intended audience).

  From the same group (Aardman Animation) I'd also vote for Chicken Run, already recommended (and enthusiastically seconded by me), plus another compilation of hilarious shorts "Creature Comforts".

  The Iron Giant is a must-have, a beautifully designed and sensitively told story that inexplicably failed to find an audience in its original theatrical release but that has come to be regarded as a high water mark for modern animated film. TIG is from the formidably talented Brad Bird, the writer/director of Pixar's The Incredibles.

  Speaking of Pixar...you just can't go wrong here...not with any of 'em...and I presune you and the kiddies have seen them all. My personal favorites are Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo.

  I hope you won't overlook the golden age of Disney. 1937's Snow White & The 7 Dwarves still ranks as one of the best family films of all time - it looks and sounds more beautiful than ever in a special edition DVD. I'd also highly recommend Fantasia.

  Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away richly deserves the praise it has received. Mayao Miyazaki, SA's acclaimed director, has also released several other outstanding animated family films worth seeking out - My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Castle In the Sky and Princess Mononoke (although the latter is a bit better for older children).

  Grave of the Fireflies is one of the most moving films you will ever see - but I suggest you watch it first before spinning it for the kiddies. With its dark subject matter - 2 orphans set adrift after the firebombing of Tokyo - it is probably not for young children.
  
  
  

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• Secret of NIMH.....nt - Rich Jura 16:03:24 12/12/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

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• Sealab 2021 and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.... - Chris Garrett 14:39:10 12/12/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  both are pretty funny, but not for kiddies.

  Chris
  
  

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• Re: Animation greats? - njjohn 14:25:41 12/12/04 (1)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  Thanks. I'm taking therse recommendations to heart and it will cost some money. They already have "Ice Age". After I rented it, I wouldn't let it go back. It is visually stunning. It's said that "Dinosaur" may be similar.

  I already told my daughter that she was getting "Finding Nemo" for Christmas(as soon as I saw the first post.). She said she wanted to pick her own movie. I said the heck with that!!

  (Looks like I'll now have to get her two!)
  
  

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  • Re: Animation greats? - TimTaylor 00:04:51 12/13/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 12, 2004 at 14:25:41:

    “Dinosaur” is a bit different, in that it's composition inserts digital into live action footage. The look is texturally realistic and is more real than play. Therefore, the mature issues about death/survival, dominance/sacrifice, and others comes across more serious in nature.

    Tough call on this one. Where's the “fun”? But after many viewings, it continues to give something more than those that are “just for fun”.

    Anyone else?
    
    

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• Simpsons or Family Guy - TA 12:51:32 12/12/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  a few seasons are out. some of the humor will fly over your kid's heads but you'll enjoy them.
  
  "HO, HO, HO!" - Santa Claus
  
  

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• Re: Animation greats? - jamesgarvin 12:21:34 12/12/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  I recently saw the Triplets of Belleville, a French animated film without dialog. It would be useless to describe what the film is about, because what it is about is less important than how it accomplishes what it is about. One of the most creative and original animated films I have seen in many years. Not for the children. Highly recommended.
  
  

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• Not exactly animation but ... - dwill123 06:48:18 12/12/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  claymation " Chicken Run ". One of my all time favorites.

  
  
  

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• LOTR triology, of course. * - mr grits 22:51:02 12/11/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

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• Re: Animation greats? - Peterloplop 22:05:12 12/11/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  Try every film by Hayao Miyazaki. Almost all are kid-friendly and have that lovely style that makes the worlds seem so real. The easy to find good ones are; Princess Mononoke, Porco Rosso (AKA crimson pig), Kiki's Delivery Service, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Winds, and My Neighbor Totoro. Porco Rosso is probably my favourite, the Mediterranean scenery is beautiful from the air.
  If the kids (or you) are cat lovers then The Cat Returns will probably go down well. It’s another studio Ghibli film but with no Miyazaki this time.
  If the kids are still young they will probably like the One Piece movies. It might be a bit too zany for most adults but kids love the kooky pirates (Jungle wa itsumo Hare nochi Guu is another good bet if your kids are into barking mad stuff).
  After the kids go to bed try Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and maybe work your way through the Cowboy Bebop series and movie.
  
  
  

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• Re: Animation greats? - mishmashmusic 18:08:34 12/11/04 (4)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  I personally like "Fantasia"---although I have no idea if it's on DVD yet...
  

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  • Re: Both it - rico 02:28:20 12/12/04 (3)
    In Reply to: Re: Animation greats? posted by mishmashmusic on December 11, 2004 at 18:08:34:

    and "Fantasia 2000" are available on DVD.
    
    

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    • Re: Both it - mishmashmusic 06:58:22 12/13/04 (2)
      In Reply to: Re: Both it posted by rico on December 12, 2004 at 02:28:20:

      Thanks---I already have the "special edition" VHS, and I've been meaning to update. I wasn't sure if it was out on DVD---especially since Disney puts and pulls stuff off the market on a regular basis...
      

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      • available in a 2-pack with Fantasia 2000 - padreken 19:03:39 12/13/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Both it posted by mishmashmusic on December 13, 2004 at 06:58:22:

        2000 isn't quite up to the classic status of the original, but it's still a lot of fun-I like the humpback whales sequence set to Resphigi's The Pines of Rome, and the Rhapsody in Blue sequence featuring the drawings of Al Hirschfeld.

        Great DTS sound for both, too-although they replaced the orignal narrative tracks by Deems Taylor in the original Fantasia with a re-recording by Kelsey Grammer.
        
        

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      • Re: Both it - rico 07:34:06 12/13/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Both it posted by mishmashmusic on December 13, 2004 at 06:58:22:

        I bought them several years ago so they very well may not be available now. You can check with Amazon.
        
        

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• I'm still impressed by the two "Toy Story" movies every time I see them. (nt) - C.B. 12:16:33 12/11/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

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• "Iron Giant" and "Ice Age" - dwill123 11:59:17 12/11/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

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• Finding Nemo and Alladin come to mind. NT - grantv 11:08:44 12/11/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Animation greats? posted by njjohn on December 11, 2004 at 10:57:19:

  
  
  
  

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