I think I have been a bit UK centric, so here is something from the other side of the pond. It must be at least 30-35 years since I last saw this, but I could still remember the scene where Linus walks out onto stage and explains the meaning of Christmas.
Apparently, the producers thought this was going to be a disaster, with its rather slow storyline, jazz soundtrack and clunky animation. But as something pointing a finger at the commercialisation of Christmas, it sort of makes a point.
21 Dec 14
Originally posted by Rank outsiderI know grown men who make a point of pulling out the DVD of this and watching it every Christmas.
I think I have been a bit UK centric, so here is something from the other side of the pond. It must be at least 30-35 years since I last saw this, but I could still remember the scene where Linus walks out onto stage and explains the meaning of Christmas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQeKdvXliIU
Apparently, the producers thought this was goin ...[text shortened]... as something pointing a finger at the commercialisation of Christmas, it sort of makes a point.
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21 Dec 14
Originally posted by Rank outsiderThey had a point, really. Wonky, and about as subtle as a sledge hammer. It would never be a success on this side of the pond, that's for sure. In fact, the only thing I've ever seen which came close in animation style, music, and forced application of message, are ZdenΔk Miler's Little Mole films. And even those were not nearly as blatant about their message - and they were from Communist Czechoslovakia!
Apparently, the producers thought this was going to be a disaster, with its rather slow storyline, jazz soundtrack and clunky animation. But as something pointing a finger at the commercialisation of Christmas, it sort of makes a point.
Mind you, I'm not sure that Christmas Eastenders is much better. Or Sissi, for that matter.
21 Dec 14
Originally posted by Shallow BlueYou are going to be tired on Christmas Day after all those visitors the night before.....π
They had a point, really. Wonky, and about as subtle as a sledge hammer. It would never be a success on this side of the pond, that's for sure. In fact, the only thing I've ever seen which came close in animation style, music, and forced application of message, are ZdenΔk Miler's Little Mole films. And even those were not nearly as blatant about ...[text shortened]... !
Mind you, I'm not sure that Christmas Eastenders is much better. Or Sissi, for that matter.