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Something for the horsey set
Sat 29 Jun 2002 - 15:51

Now here's an article for fans of animated horses --
a history of cartoon hayburners down through the ages.

The article does a good job of covering horses in animation from
the very begining to the present -- but why say more? Go look at the link.

Kudos on this article go to Craig Loewen, who first told me about it.

Spiders - I hate spiders!
Tue 25 Jun 2002 - 14:41

Do you hate spiders? Then avoid this movie! But those of you who love humor with horror ought to take a gander at the movie Eight-Legged Freaks, coming out soon --

http://eightleggedfreaks.warnerbros.com

Just a quick read reminds me of last summer's Evolution, a movie that combined doltish humor with a strong action plot, gross monsters, and even a few genuine scares to great success. Unlike all too many monster flicks, these people aren't taking themselves seriously. This film may well turn out to be the schlock hit of the summer.

I just hope the CGI spiders don't turn out to be the most animated characters in the entire movie.

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Crikey! More of the Blunder from Down Under
Tue 25 Jun 2002 - 14:40

Fitting in oddly well with my other article, the Crocodile Hunter series is about to be released upon American theaters within a few weeks. You can find out more here --

http://www.mgm.com/crocodilehunter/home.html

Maybe this movie will be good. Maybe this won't be another 'look at the weird Aussies' flick a la Crocodile Dundee (which did have its moments). But after reading the website and checking the promos, a part of me dreads that this flick is going to make Scooby Doo look like 'The Ten Commandments'.

PS -- Those who loved the 'Doo will coubtless be thrilled to know that the sequel is already in the works. Never rains but it pours.

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