Anthony’s Animation Talk

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this review, we dive into 'Holiday for Shoestrings,' the 466th Looney Tunes short released in 1946 and directed by Friz Freleng. Joined by Steph Stilley and Manny Cruz, we explore the cartoon's rich musical theme. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:28 Cartoon Overview and Synop...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Welcome to a review of the Looney Tunes classic 'Baseball Bugs' released in 1946 and directed by Friz Freleng. This video discusses the plot where Bugs Bunny takes on the Gas House Gorillas all by himself. The review includes fascinating details about the cartoon and historical c...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Hello and welcome to another Looney Tunes review! This time, we're diving into 'Book Review' from 1946, directed by Bob Clampett. Joined by special guest Manny Cruz, we discuss why this is one of the best Looney Tunes shorts ever, highlighting its fantastic animation, energetic m...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  I review 'A Horse Fly Fleas,' a classic Looney Tunes short released on December 13, 1947, and reissued on July 7, 1956. Directed by Bob McKimson, it features Anthony Flea and a horsefly exploring a dog in a Wild West scenario. I discuss the historical context, character developme...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the 1947 Looney Tunes short 'Catch As Cats Can,' the 509th in the series, directed by Art Davis. The review covers the plot involving two birds, reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, and their shenanigans with Sylvester. Featuring trivia, animat...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, we review the 1947 Looney Tunes cartoon 'Mexican Joyride', directed by Art Davis. Featuring guest Austin Kelly we look at Daffy Duck's humorous escapades in Mexico, including a bullfight and compare Daffy's antics to 'Baseball Bugs'.   Note that this review was don...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this review video, we dive into 'Slick Hare,' the 507th Looney Tunes short released on November 1, 1947, and directed by Friz Freleng. The video explores various elements, including the appearances of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, caricatures of writers Michael Maltese an...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Join us for a detailed review of 'Doggone Cats,' a 1947 classic from the Looney Tunes series directed by Art Davis. Released on October 25, 1947, and reissued on September 10, 1955, this short features Sylvester and an orange cat tormenting a dog tasked with delivering a package....

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.   I review the Looney Tunes cartoon 'Little Orphan Airedale' released on October 4, 1947, directed by Chuck Jones. The review includes a brief synopsis of the cartoon, a discussion of its reworking from Bob Clampett's 'Porky's Pooch', and an analysis of the various jokes and refer...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Join us for a review of 'House Hunting Mice,' the 504th Looney Tunes short released on November 6, 1947, and directed by Chuck Jones. This episode explores the adventures of Hubie and Bertie in the innovative House of Tomorrow, highlights trivia like the 'Frank Lloyd Wrong' joke,...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  This episode provides a detailed review of 'The Foxy Duckling,' released on August 23, 1947, and reissued on November 6, 1954. Directed by Art Davis, this is the 503rd cartoon in the series. Recorded at the time where no restoration was available and will be revisited in the futu...

In this episode, we dive into 'A Pest in the House,' the 502nd Looney Tunes short, directed by Chuck Jones and released on August 2, 1947. Joined by guest  @Blugenesi  we explore trivia like the title's reference to 'A Guest in the House' and we also discuss Elmer Fudd's connection to Egghead and share our favourite gags 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 Overview of 'A Pest in the House' 01:07...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  This is a detailed review of the Looney Tunes cartoon 'Crowing Pains', released on July 12, 1947, and directed by Bob McKimson. Featuring guest Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor this review covers the cartoon's plot, trivia, and opinions on its character dynamics, including Henry Hawk,...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this milestone 500th video, me and very special guest Keith Scott review 'Easter Eggs' (1947), diving into its trivia and discussing its radio comedy roots. We're halfway there folks!   00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:22 Anthony's Epic Journey with Looney Tunes 01:23 Congr...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review, the focus is on 'Inki at the Circus', a short released on June 21, 1947, and reissued on October 16, 1954. Directed by Chuck Jones, the cartoon features the character Inki in a circus setting where two dogs try to get the bone on his head. The video d...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Join us in this Looney Tunes review as we dive into 'Along Came Daffy', the 498th cartoon in the series, directed by Friz Freleng, released on June 4, 1947, and reissued on July 24, 1954. The episode follows two Yosemite Sam look-alikes stuck in a cabin with no food until Daffy D...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, join us as we review the Looney Tunes short 'Hobo Bobo' released on May 17, 1947 and reissued on April 3, 1954. Directed by Robert McKimson, this cartoon follows baby elephant Bobo who ends up in New York. Featuring guest Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor we discuss its...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  This is a review of the Looney Tunes short 'Rabbit Transit,' released on May 10, 1947, and directed by Friz Freleng. It is the third instalment in the Bugs Bunny vs. Cecil Turtle trilogy and we go over why this one is worth a look despite being overshadowed by the previous two in...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  This video reviews the Looney Tunes short 'Tweetie Pie,' the first pairing of Sylvester and Tweety, released on March 5, 1947, with a reissue on June 25, 1955. The review features @blugenesi and covers trivia, including how the short won an Oscar for Best Animated Short!   00:00...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Welcome to another Looney Tunes Review! In this episode, we review 'Birth of a Notion,' released on April 12, 1947, and reissued on November 7, 1953. Directed by Bob Clampett and finished by Bob McKimson, this short features Daffy Duck, a mad scientist inspired by Peter Lorre, an...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the Looney Tunes short 'A Hare Grows in Manhattan' released on March 22, 1947. Directed by Friz Freleng, the short features Bugs Bunny recalling his childhood in Manhattan and outwitting a gang of hat-wearing dogs. With special guest @Blugenesi we discu...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this review video, we discuss the 1947 Looney Tunes short 'Sentimental Over You' featuring Pepe Le Pew. Released on March 8th, 1947, with a reissue in 1953, this cartoon is the 492nd in the series. The plot centers around a hairless dog who dons a skunk coat and inadvertently...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Join us for an in-depth review of 'The Gay Antis,' the 491st Looney Tunes short, released on January 15, 1947. This review details why this short is memorable, touching on its use of a 1944 song, funny inconsistencies, and best moments, including a fantastic ragtime dance sequenc...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we dive into the 1947 Looney Tunes classic 'The Goofy Gophers,' planned by Bob Clampett and completed by Art Davis. The short features characters Mac and Tosh, voiced by Mel Blanc and Stan Freberg, respectively. Watch as these gophers outwit a watchdog in a veget...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Welcome to a Looney Tunes review of One Meat Brawl, released on January 18, 1947, and reissued on July 18, 1954. Directed by Robert McKimson, this is the 489th short in the series. In this episode, Grover Groundhog navigates Groundhog Day against Porky Pig and his dog Mandrake wh...