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 delve into 'The Greyhounded Hare,' a 1949 Looney Tunes short directed by Robert McKimson. Join me and my fellow reviewer, S.C. McPeter, as we explore Bugs Bunny's misadventures at a dog racing track. We discuss the short's plot, where Bugs falls for a mechanica...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, I dive into a review of the classic Looney Tunes short 'Bad Ol' Putty Tat,' released on July 23, 1949. Alongside my good friend @blugenesi, we explore the humour and gags that make this cartoon memorable, such as Sylvester's mute antics in pursuit of Tweety, the am...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review video, I discuss the cartoon 'Knights Must Fall,' released on July 16, 1949, with my guest @blugenesi. We explore the cartoon's plot where Bugs Bunny offends Sir Pancelot by using his armor as a rubbish bin. The ensuing joust serves as the comedic foca...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, I review the classic Looney Tunes short 'Henhouse Henerey' with my good friend, S.C MacPeter. Released on July 2, 1949, and directed by Robert McKimson, this cartoon features two intertwined storylines involving Foghorn Leghorn, who plays pranks on Barnyard Dog,...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review video, I take a deep dive into the classic short 'Long-Haired Hare,' released in 1949 and directed by Chuck Jones. I'm joined by my friend Jonathan Graves from 'This Means Podcast' as we discuss the iconic battle between Bugs Bunny and the opera singer...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, I review the 1949 classic Looney Tunes short 'Mouse Mazurka', directed by Frizz Freleng, with my friend Manny Cruz. The short features a mouse trying to outsmart Sylvester in Slobovia, with a focus on musical timing and the traditional Mazurka dance. We highlight t...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, I review the classic Looney Tunes short 'Bowery Bugs,' which was released on June 4, 1949, and directed by Art Davis. I'm joined by my friend S. C. MacPeter as we discuss the plot involving Bugs Bunny's interaction with Steve Brody, the man famous for allegedly jum...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode of Looney Tunes reviews, I explore the classic short 'Curtain Razor' alongside guest Manny Cruz. Released on May 21, 1949, this 556th instalment in the series features Porky Pig as a talent agent evaluating quirky and sometimes subpar acts for an upcoming show. Di...

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 'Bee Devil Bruin,' the 555th Looney Tunes short directed by Chuck Jones, released on May 14, 1949. Joined by S.C. MacPeter, we discuss the comedic antics of the Three Bears, focusing on Junior Bear's mishaps while trying to gather honey. Despite not...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, I explore the timeless Looney Tunes short 'High Diving Hare,' released on April 30, 1949. Joined by guest Manny Cruz, we discuss the cartoon's significant moments and its background. The episode delves into the vaudeville-inspired gags and the meticulous comedic ti...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review, I team up with my friend Manny Cruz to discuss the 1949 short 'Mouse Wreckers', directed by Chuck Jones. Released on April 23, 1949, with a reissue on March 9, 1957, it follows mice Hubie and Bertie as they torment the cat Claude. I praise this short...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this detailed review, we dive into the classic 1949 Looney Tunes short 'Rebel Rabbit,' directed by Robert McKimson. Joined by Manny Cruz, we explore the hilarious premise where Bugs Bunny rebels against his low bounty and wreaks havoc to prove his worth. We discuss various tri...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review, we dive into the 1949 cartoon 'Daffy Duck Hunt,' directed by Robin McKimson. Joined by my friend Manny Cruz, we explore the humour and trivia of this classic short, which features an iconic duo, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck. We discuss its potential conne...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, I review the classic Looney Tunes short 'Paying the Piper' (1949) with special guest Manny Cruz. We discuss the plot where Porky Pig as the Pied Piper drives the rats out of Hamelin but faces trouble with a disguised Supreme Cat. We delve into trivia, the fantastic...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode of our Looney Tunes review series, we dive into the 1949 classic 'Mississippi Hare,' directed by Chuck Jones. Featuring my friend Austin Kelly, we explore the plot where Bugs Bunny's tail is mistaken for cotton, landing him on a riverboat and in hilarious encounte...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format. In this episode, I review 'Porky Chops,' a classic 1949 Looney Tunes short featuring Porky Pig as a lumberjack battling a squirrel on vacation. Joined by Manny Cruz, we delve into the trivia and animation details, including sports references and the character's resemblance to Bugs...

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 Awful Orphan,' a classic Looney Tunes short directed by Chuck Jones and released in 1949. Joined by my good friend @blugenesi, we discuss the film's plot, where Charlie Dog tries to convince Porky Pig to be his owner, along with trivia and our favou...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review 'Holiday for Drumsticks,' a Looney Tunes short released on January 22, 1949, directed by Art Davis. Joined by Manny Cruz, we discuss the plot where Daffy Duck tries to outwit a turkey being fattened for Thanksgiving. We examine both the comedic highligh...

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 classic Looney Tunes short 'Hair Do', released on January 15, 1949. Directed by Friz Freleng, this is the 545th short in the series. I'm joined by my friend @blugenesi as we dive into fun trivia, discuss the animation, and critique the title. We exp...

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 1949 Looney Tunes short 'Wise Quackers' with my guest, Manny Cruz. We discuss its release history, notable animation, and humour, while also critiquing its outdated and controversial elements. We rate the short, highlight memorable gags, and invite v...

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 1948 Looney Tunes classic 'Scaredy Cat,' directed by Chuck Jones. Joined by Manny Cruz, we discuss the plot involving Porky and Sylvester in a haunted house, noteworthy trivia including the first naming of Sylvester, and the eerie atmosphere enhan...

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 classic Looney Tunes cartoon 'My Bunny Lies Over The Sea' directed by Chuck Jones and released in 1948. Joined by guest @blugenesi we discuss the plot where Bugs Bunny takes a wrong turn and ends up in Scotland, leading to a comedic golf match with...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we explore the 1948 Looney Tunes cartoon 'Riff Raffy Daffy,' directed by Art Davis. Joined by my good friend Manny Cruz, we discuss the antics of Daffy Duck and Officer Porky Pig in a department store setting. This review includes trivia about the cartoon, its hi...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Join us as we review 'The Stupor Salesman,' a classic Looney Tunes cartoon released on November 20, 1948. Directed by Art Davis, this episode features Daffy Duck as a persistent salesman trying to sell products to Slug McSlug, a bank robber in hiding. We delve into the trivia, in...

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 cartoon 'Kit for Cat,' released on November 6, 1948, and directed by Friz Freleng. Joined by my good friend @blugenesi, we discuss the cartoon's plot, its reuse of animation, and some trivia, such as the pun in its title. We also touch...