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ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour (428)
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Before our feature presentation, ACME would like to start the evening with another Porky Pig Looney Tunes cartoon, the 1936 Fish Tales, directed by Jack King.
It's a classic gem, and you might notice an amusing detail—at the end of the cartoon, Porky wakes up without his shirt, despite the fact he only lost it in his dream when a particularly assertive fish decided to give him an impromptu wardrobe adjustment. Such is the power of cartoon logic, where reality is merely a suggestion.
But before we dive into tonight's feature, we also have a brief culinary intermission. Please enjoy this informative cooking video explaining how to make polenta with a mushroom ragu. It's both educational and appetizing, which makes it infinitely better than algebra.
Now, here's an interesting fact (at least I think it's interesting): Shortly after the Earth cooled and formed a hard crust, I found myself enrolled as a student at the High School for the Gifted but Maladjusted Youth. Among the brave souls tasked with wrangling our chaotic creativity was Mrs. LaMarca, our ever-patient art teacher. Her ability to maintain her sanity while guiding us was nothing short of heroic.
Now, on to our film selection. Tonight's cinematic delight comes from the esteemed reference book, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider. The spotlight is on the 1973 animated sci-fi classic, Fantastic Planet (AKA La Planète Sauvage), directed by René Laloux and narrated by Jean Valmont. This remarkable film earned critical acclaim upon its release, even snagging the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Fantastic Planet tells an allegorical story about humans living on a strange planet dominated by enormous humanoid aliens who regard them as little more than bothersome pets. This intriguing tale is not only a visual feast but also a fascinating commentary on power and oppression. The film was a collaborative effort between production companies from France and Czechoslovakia, and it took five years to complete. Production was even delayed by Russia's invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, because apparently world events have no respect for artistic schedules. So, push away from the table, get comfortable, and join us for the surreal and thought-provoking journey that is Fantastic Planet.
Unlike traditional cel animation, where characters are drawn on transparent celluloid sheets and photographed frame by frame, the filmmakers employed a unique stop-motion process using cut-out figures drawn on paper. These figures were manipulated against flat backgrounds, featuring soft paper colors rather than vibrant cel paints. To add depth and contour, the animators employed pen-and-ink cross-hatching, giving the visuals a distinctive "moving book illustration" quality.
Before our feature presentation, ACME would like to start the evening with another Porky Pig Looney Tunes cartoon, the 1936 Fish Tales, directed by Jack King.
It's a classic gem, and you might notice an amusing detail—at the end of the cartoon, Porky wakes up without his shirt, despite the fact he only lost it in his dream when a particularly assertive fish decided to give him an impromptu wardrobe adjustment. Such is the power of cartoon logic, where reality is merely a suggestion.
But before we dive into tonight's feature, we also have a brief culinary intermission. Please enjoy this informative cooking video explaining how to make polenta with a mushroom ragu. It's both educational and appetizing, which makes it infinitely better than algebra.
Now, here's an interesting fact (at least I think it's interesting): Shortly after the Earth cooled and formed a hard crust, I found myself enrolled as a student at the High School for the Gifted but Maladjusted Youth. Among the brave souls tasked with wrangling our chaotic creativity was Mrs. LaMarca, our ever-patient art teacher. Her ability to maintain her sanity while guiding us was nothing short of heroic.
Now, on to our film selection. Tonight's cinematic delight comes from the esteemed reference book, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider. The spotlight is on the 1973 animated sci-fi classic, Fantastic Planet (AKA La Planète Sauvage), directed by René Laloux and narrated by Jean Valmont. This remarkable film earned critical acclaim upon its release, even snagging the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Fantastic Planet tells an allegorical story about humans living on a strange planet dominated by enormous humanoid aliens who regard them as little more than bothersome pets. This intriguing tale is not only a visual feast but also a fascinating commentary on power and oppression. The film was a collaborative effort between production companies from France and Czechoslovakia, and it took five years to complete. Production was even delayed by Russia's invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, because apparently world events have no respect for artistic schedules. So, push away from the table, get comfortable, and join us for the surreal and thought-provoking journey that is Fantastic Planet.
Unlike traditional cel animation, where characters are drawn on transparent celluloid sheets and photographed frame by frame, the filmmakers employed a unique stop-motion process using cut-out figures drawn on paper. These figures were manipulated against flat backgrounds, featuring soft paper colors rather than vibrant cel paints. To add depth and contour, the animators employed pen-and-ink cross-hatching, giving the visuals a distinctive "moving book illustration" quality.
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