Ah thank you internet! I first saw this classic cartoon by Canadian animator Cordell Barker back when I was in college. It’s the kind of animation that shows the recent comments made by film critic Mick LaSalle to be total and utter tripe.
Health Advisory Notice: It’s been fifteen years since I saw this film and I had only just got the song out of my head last week. So don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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Claire, nice to have you back in Blogosphere. Although I admit I know nothing about animation, techniques & strategies, I’m increasingly becoming exposed to the medium. I took my young nephew to see “Cars” last night. The movie itself was fine but I was captivated by the short Pixar film that was shown before hand. It was called “One Man Band” and featured two buskers duelling for a young child’s coin. I loved the atmosphere that was created, and the way the music was so integral to the story. It also amused me to think of a very US animation studio creating a very French movie feel. What does an experienced animator think of the Pixar franchaise?
Thanks Paige. I enjoyed your recent posts on terrorism and the Lebanon/Israeli situation. Fair play on having the pelotas to post about it.
I’m planning a trip to see Cars this week, I’ll make sure to get there on time to see the short as well.
As for what I think of Pixar, well, I’m not ashamed to say I am in awe of what they do. Not just in terms of animation (and my jaw is permanently on the ground when I watch their films because of the animation alone) but also in terms of story-telling and character. They’re the full package and I regularly have daydreams where they call me up and offer me a job 😀
Oh yes, i remember that song, same thing happened to me and will probably happen again right now just reading the title!
What a marvellous cartoon! If you have any more of this quality…
Actually you could probably recommend a top 10 for people like me to search for, please.
Ooo, sounds like fun Omani, I’ll get right on it 🙂