February 27, 1954 – A Merrie Melodies short, No Barking, directed by Chuck Jones, and featuring Tweety Bird, Claude Cat, and Frisky Puppy debuted on this date. Just before Claude is hit by the elevated train, a billboard is seen that reads DON FOSTER FOR MAYOR. Don Foster was one of the animators.
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What Price Porky premiered
February 27, 1938 – A Looney Tunes short What Price Porky, directed by Bob Clampett, featuring Porky Pig in a parody of the film What Price Glory?, opened on this date. The warfare shown here was a mix of that from WW1 (trenches, dirigibles, gas, no hen’s land (no man’s land) and new technology (airplanesContinue reading “What Price Porky premiered”
Picador Porky premiered
February 27, 1937 – An early Porky Pig cartoon, drawn by Tex Avery, Picador Porky, premiered on this date. This is the first Warner Bros. cartoon to feature Mel Blanc’s voice.
Dark City premiered
February 27, 1998 –New Line Cinema released the influential (but little seen) science fiction film Dark City, directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jennifer Connelly, in the U.S., on this date. Although Alex Proyas wrote the original screenplay, very little of the plot was retained (besides the factContinue reading “Dark City premiered”
When the somnambulism awakens
February 27, 1920 –A film that we’re somewhat familiar with here, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, opened in Germany on this date. The final look and feel of the film was based as much on low-budget practicalities as it was on creative inspiration and expressionism. Electricity was strictly rationed in post-WWI Germany at the timeContinue reading “When the somnambulism awakens”
The Dude abides
It’s National Kahlua Day! Kahlua, for those under 21 or Mormon, is a rich, creamy, coffee based alcoholic liqueur from Mexico. this will be on the test (and Kahlua can send me my check for the advertising space I provided.) (As always, celebrate as you see fit.)
Be mindful when you use the facilities
The eleventh day of the Lunar New Year is traditionally known as the day to welcome Zigu Shen (the “Purple Lady,” the “Lady of the Latrine,” or the “Third Daughter of the Latrine”). According to legend, Zigu was a concubine of a wealthy man in ancient China. Out of jealousy, the man’s wife killed herContinue reading “Be mindful when you use the facilities”
And, I believe, they’re still walking
February 26, 1966 –While Nancy Sinatra was on the same record label (Reprise) as her famous father, her record label was going to drop her because her first few singles flopped. Things changed when they teamed her with producer Lee Hazlewood. These Boots Are Made for Walkin‘ topped the charts on this date. It wasContinue reading “And, I believe, they’re still walking”
Mississippi Hare premiered
February 26, 1949 – Mississippi Hare, directed by Chuck Jones, and starring Bugs Bunny was released on this date. Includes a rare scene where Bugs has 5 fingers: When he is rolling the coin across his hand at the first meeting of Colonel Shuffle.
Mexican Joyride premiered
February 26, 1947 – This Looney Tunes short Mexican Joyride, directed by Arthur Davis, and starring Daffy Duck was released on this date During one scene when Daffy screams in front of the audience after a harrowing experience with the local cuisine that literally sets his mouth afire, there is a fireplace, complete with woodContinue reading “Mexican Joyride premiered”
The Haus of Dcaligari 