The deliciously twisted, riotously imaginative animations of Bill Plympton ("Mutant Aliens") have earned the filmmaker a huge cult following around the world, from his frequent spots on MTV to his award-winning entries at the Cannes Film Festival. His brilliantly off-centered sight gags have labeled him as "an endlessly clever artist" (The San Fransisco Chronicle) and "the original boy-genius of the pencil" (The Baltimore Sun). Nominated for a Sundance Grand Jury Prize, THE TUNE is Plympton's first feature-length extravaganza, hailed as "pure animated fun" (New York Daily News). Exploring the anxieties of rejection as an artist, THE TUNE is a strangely romantic comedy about Del, a struggling songwriter who must come up with the perfect ditty for slimeball mogul Mr. Mega, or run the risk of losing his job and his girlfriend Didi. En route to meet his boss, Del accidentally stumbles into the surreal wonderland of Flooby-Nooby, where Elvis-impersonating dogs, nose-less cab drivers and sad watch
Featuring more than 20 acclaimed, award-winning shorts plus never-before-seen animations, Plymptoons compiles the best and the brightest work of Academy Award -nominated animator Bill Plympton, master of the animated black comedy world. During a career spanning over 30 years, Plympton's creativity and talent have earned him countless accolades and a worldwide cult following. This uproariously funny collection brings together the very best of his early work including commercials, animated spots, and short films. A journey through this political-cartoonist-turned-animator s canvas of animation, Plymptoons offers up a delicious dose of mutated humor, from Plympton s first film created during his college days, "Self Portrait", to the Academy Award -nominated "Your Face", his first solo effort. Features the Following Award-winning Animations: Self Portrait / The Turn On / Lucas, The Ear of Corn / Boomtown / Drawing Lesson #2 / Your Face / Love in the Fast Lane / One of those Days / How to K watch
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