The Green Beret (Stephen Hillenburg, 1991)

R.I.P.

Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the end of World War one. It was also the day Douglas Rain died.

If his voice seems slightly familiar to you, it's because he was HAL in 2001. Here's some of the other work he did. A bit over thirty minutes, but worth watching, or at least listen to, during lunch.

Will Vinton (1947-2018)

A sample of his and his studio's work...

Now THAT's love

"This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Warner Bros.’ The Dover Boys at Pimento University, an experimental theatrical short directed by Chuck Jones that pushed stylized animation in new directions."

Honestly, I was trying to figure out if the guy who did Mr. Cat had done any work on the new TMNT, based solely on Leonardo's smile, and found this instead. It's some great work.

Wee Timorous Beastie

There is a rat that lives at the station where I catch the train to work. I see it, sometimes, run out from under the platform and along the rail, then back again.

I had no idea my little furry friend has been tasked with such an onerous quest.