Animated by Bill Plympton. Originally produced in 2004 through 2008. Special features: The short films include optional commentary by the filmmaker.
Contents:
(2005) (6 min.). Spiral (2004) (5 min.) -- Guide dog (2006) (5 min.) -- Hot dog (2008) (6 min.) -- The Fan and the flower (2005) (7 min.) -- Shuteye hotel (2007) (7 min.) -- Santa: The fascist years (2008) (4 min.) -- Spiral (2005) (6 min.). (46 min.). Commissioned films (11 min.) -- Commercials/Trailers (3 min.) -- Commissioned films (46 min.). (35 sec.). Mexican standoff-Storyboards (4 min.) -- United Airlines signature-Animatic (30 sec.) -- Idiots and angels-Trailer (2 min.) -- Art or something like it-Interview (22 min.) -- Mexican standoff-Storyboards (35 sec.).
Summary:
Bill Plympton's latest compilation, Dog Days: A Collection of Short Films 2004-2008 is bracing and delightful, showcasing seven homegrown independent shorts made during a four year period. The cartoons feature Plympton's first recurring character, a well-meaning dog who tries too hard and ends up unleashing destruction and mayhem in his striving for acceptance and approval. Bill Plympton is one of independent animation's modern masters and this collection brings animation aficionados up to speed with Plympton's latest. For animation fans, a better time cannot be had.
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