So apparently on the set of ‘The Muppet Show’ the cameraman befriended the sound technician and then they started making music together and then they produced “True” for Spandau Ballet
J.D. Hansel
@jd11pc.bsky.social
Host of Stick to Shorts: A Classic Cartoons Podcast. Writer for @toughpigs.com
Every once in a while I suddenly become aware of how many animals surround us everywhere. I’m in a Zootopia and I didn’t even knowpia
I had a film professor who always took an abundance of caution when he voiced his opinions to ensure all students felt comfortable sharing their own, with one exception. Before screening Persepolis he said, “If you don’t like this movie, I don’t like *you*.” By gosh, was it good.
Le Monde in English@english.lemonde.fr · 3mo agoMarjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
I would very much like to use a reverse image search engine that doesn't run on AI, but that doesn't seem to be a thing anymore, so now I don't know what to do.
What’s a recent film I can watch at home without missing much from the theatrical experience? (Only looking for serious, grown up movies, not silly comedies or family films this time.)
Fraggle Rock was created with the intention to bring an end to war. Unfortunately, it seems that the world still has a lot to learn from Fraggle Rock. www.toughpigs.com/war-peace-fr...
War and Peace and Fraggle Rock - ToughPigs
We hate to admit it, but Fraggle Rock didn't bring about peace in the world. The good news is it's not too late!
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***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Coming on May 26th on Blu-ray in the US from #ClassicFlix: #Fleischer Cartoons Greatest Hits Volume 1 (1923-1941)! Beautifully restored in 4K, largely from original studio negatives, come 20 cartoons from legendary animation pioneer Max Fleischer.
Today I finished reading 'The Disney Revolt' by Jake S. Friedman. By gosh. If you only read one book on animation history, read this one. It's not just informative - the further in you get, the more it becomes a gripping thriller.
It stinks that all the interesting stuff happened in the past. I need everyone and everything to stop being boring right now!
This is truly one of the saddest things I’ve ever had to do. I love this project very much. Many thanks to all who contributed.
Stick to Shorts: A Classic Cartoons Podcast@sticktoshorts.bsky.social · 7mo agoStick to Shorts is sadly closing down for the foreseeable future. More information is available in my audio announcement here: sticktoshorts.com/podcast/podc...
I got to chat with @jd11pc.bsky.social about Gertie the Dinosaur on this episode! Gertie is without a doubt one of the most influential short films of all time, animated or otherwise. It was such a pleasure to record this episode, please be sure to give it a listen!
Stick to Shorts: A Classic Cartoons Podcast@sticktoshorts.bsky.social · 7mo agoIn today's episode, we're going back to the land before time (the silent era) to talk about the beginnings of cartoons!
@komakesthings.bsky.social and I got a whopping hour and 45 minutes out of discussing Winsor McCay and early animation.
Stick to Shorts: A Classic Cartoons Podcast@sticktoshorts.bsky.social · 7mo agoIn today's episode, we're going back to the land before time (the silent era) to talk about the beginnings of cartoons!
Season 2 begins January 26th wherever podcasts are streamed!
what if you found out it was actually called Wallace and Grompit and you had been saying it wrong this entire time . would you still go to work or would you call out so you could take some time to process this information
And by framing Jud as a Rick Astley type, the film shows us that Jud is never gonna tell a lie or desert his flock. Don’t go to film school or your brain turns into this.
Jay Hulme@jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 9mo agoJust watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up. I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
Stick to Shorts, an incredible* podcast about Golden Age animated shorts, is gearing up to release its second season. Catch up on the first season if you enjoy thoughtful discussion and also silliness! (*Full disclosure, I'm on it sometimes)
Stick to Shorts: A Classic Cartoons Podcast@sticktoshorts.bsky.social · 9mo agoComing soon…
Listen to Danny Horn and me crash this podcast into the ground and then build it back up again. It was so much fun!
ToughPigs@toughpigs.com · 9mo agoIt's '70 Years, 70 Muppets' time, where this week we spotlight the dancing trio, The Mutations!
Just Kermit and his nephew and his five best friends.
Muppet Pictures@muppetpictures.bsky.social · 9mo ago
If you’re a Muppet fan, you’ll want to hear this one. By GOSH did we have fun.
Advent Calendar House@adventcalendar.house · 9mo ago🎄 Today’s podcast is about The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Christmas Episode, which aired 10 years ago today. It’s got badly singing Mindy Kaling, barely singing Echosmith, an ok Secret Santa bit, an awful mistletoe bit, and our very special guests: @tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social & @jd11pc.bsky.social!
Today I spent all afternoon struggling to finish reading a frustrating essay for Stick to Shorts and then spent all evening stewing over it. So much for the rest of the script.
Today I learned that Cookie Niece exists. I like Cookie Niece.
I’m happy to say that I’ve launched ToughPigs’ newest podcast! We needed a more malleable show for fans to have whatever Muppet conversations are on our minds, and now there’s no telling where the team will take this next!
ToughPigs@toughpigs.com · 10mo agoIntroducing our new semi-regular podcast TOUGHPIGS HQ! Featuring conversations about Muppet current events. Today, we discuss the Muppet Show revival, Jim Henson's birthday events, and the state of Muppet fandom! www.toughpigs.com/tp-hq-1/
