Monster House's original motion picture soundtrack is available on vinyl for the first time for $30 via Waxwork Records. The score is composed by Douglas Pipes (Trick ‘r Treat, Krampus).
The 2xLP album is pressed on "Dynamite Demolition" (orange & yellow swirl with splatter) colored vinyl. It's housed in a gatefold jacket with matte satin coating featuring artwork by Rich Kelly and a 12x12 art print.
...but that doesn't mean it's the end of Animaniacs!
Unfortunately it doesn't seem like the fourth season of the reboot will be happening (at least not on Hulu), but remember, Animaniacs isn't just a show, it's a franchise! If season 3 performs well and there is demand for more/a lot of people show interest, more Animaniacs content could be greenlit. Even if the reboot doesn't continue, there are other types of Animaniacs content that could be made, such as:
A new movie/special
I'd personally really like another Animaniacs movie, specifically a theatrical one, considering Wakko's Wish never went to theatres. However a special that went straight to streaming would be cool too. If it was a theatrical one, perhaps it could be a live action animated hybrid movie (Warners being animated in 2D against live action footage)? I mean, in universe Animaniacs is literally about toons living in the real world. Obviously a fully animated one would be great too (especially if it was in 2D).
A Pinky and the Brain Movie
I feel like a Pinky and the Brain movie is long overdue. Theatrical, TV movie, straight to streaming/video, doesn't matter-as long as it's a movie. Not sure what it would be about, but no doubt if it were to be made it would be a fun time!
A spin off series
Sure, they could just reboot the Pinky and the Brain spin off series, but there are other options too. Perhaps a spin off a focusing on one of the other co-stars (I still think Slappy was just as deserving of a spin off as Pinky and the Brain were). Heck, maybe an anime spin off starring the Anime Warners? Powerpuff Girls Z is a thing after all.
Whatever we might end up getting, it'll probably have to be for a different streaming service other than Hulu. And apparently HBO Max is not an option (at least for a possible reboot continuation) for...reasons.
If the reboot ending upsets you, don't be afraid to show it! Apparently that could (emphasis on COULD) increase our chances of getting more content:
I'm not saying we're guaranteed to be getting more Animaniacs content anytime soon, but you are literally hurting no one by supporting the show, so it's worth a try, right?
Not sure if anyone cares but I’d like a moment of your time to point out that Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Sweeney Todd both have their plots set in action by a man being wrongly accused of a crime by a sadistic & corrupt judge who wanted to get rid of him for personal gain while the beautiful wife of the accused is exploited in some form or another by sleazy men wanting to possess her & her body.
I guess I'm having a Christopher Lloyd week. Not that I'm complaining! That man is talented!
Today, my love and I went to go see Roger Rabbit at our local repertoire movie house. Played in 35mm! I'm not sure why that matters but it does? I love movies but don't know much about film differences. If someone wants to nerd out on it and educate me, I'll gladly learn from you!
Anyway!
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an amazingly well written, produced, directed, and everything else'd, film. And that's thanks, in no small part, to Robert Zemeckis. Yeah, the guy had issues in his career. Big ones. But during Roger Rabbit, he did not capitulate on the script. When told to make a change, he politely told studio execs to fuck off! That is how we got all the great lines in this film.
I really love how the comedy in Roger Rabbit plays out. For example: the only person in the film to call Eddie (Bob Hoskins) a "drunk," is Eddie. Everyone else uses a clever euphemism. My favorite being Roger's (Charles Fleischer) "...but the liquor store guy, he knew!" line.
There's also a lot of well-crafted bawdy jokes in it that don't feel gross specifically because Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner) is in on it, telling us "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." None of the jokes are grossly sexist. Most of them are boob jokes!
My partner and I agree that there's only a few lines and gags that don't age well here. But they are so brief that it's easy to move on from them. Even moreso because the rest of the film holds up so well.
This movie also has an effects sequence in it that scared me sleepless as a kid. It still scares me as an adult. After the steam roller, I have to remind myself that this is all just make-believe. Well done, Christopher Lloyd.
9/10! A funny, classic noir film with some of the best animation that still stands up today, imho. Filled with gorgeous set details that, if you have your eyes on them, add such depth to the world that this story takes place in. It's got amazing animation, acting, directing, and effects work. It's fun, it's funny, and at this point comes with the safe kind of nostalgia.
The Fabelmans (dir. Steven Spielberg) x TIFF 2022.
Spielberg crafts a beautiful and painfully honest portrait of his Jewish-American family balanced with his growing love for filmmaking and cinema. The Fabelmans is full of hard personal truths about marriage, infidelity, divorce, and artistic pursuits. It's told with such reverence and understanding for its characters, especially for Williams' conception of Spielberg’s free-spirited mother. It feels both so real and imagined all at the same time.
Ever wondered why shots like this are so impactful? Fancy learning more about Spielberg’s themes and visual style?
Well, have I got the thing for you! Spielberg Shots is an ebook that brings together 50 of Spielberg’s greatest images and provides anlaysis into what makes them so great.
The ebook can be downloaded, for free, from the first From Director Steven Spielberg newsletter, and while you’re checking it out, why not give the newsletter a subscribe!
A quick bonus photo from yours truly, featuring a lunch box and thermos with Buster Bunny and Babs Bunny from the cartoon, Tiny Toon Adventures (1990).