T. J. Dobbin
@tjamesdobbin.bsky.social
I write about Bugs Bunny cartoons and other facets of old animation along with general cinema interests at www.strawberrypenguin.ca . I am based in Atlantic Canada, where it is very cold and very windy.
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The Pink Panther (1964-1977)
More than two months ago, friend and Box Office Gross podcaster Brian Schmid asked me if I had interest in discussing any of the Top 50 Highest Grossing Films of 2006 on the show. I pretty quickly …
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If you've ever wanted to read a 7000 word piece on the theatrical short animation industry's final hit character, Pink Panther, today's your lucky day. I watched 100 cartoons, and went long on this Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt series from the '60s and '70s.
I wrote about Turner Classic Movies and Bugs Bunny, their five-day 45 cartoons celebration last week, what I liked about their curation and contextualization of classic animated short films, and also addressed areas which could have been handled more carefully.
Observations on TCM’s Bugs Bunny Star of the Month
On January 26th 2026, Warner Bros Discovery released a press statement announcing a partnership between Turner Classic Movies and the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies library. TCM has a regular fea…
strawberrypenguin.ca
February 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I wrote about Turner Classic Movies and Bugs Bunny, their five-day 45 cartoons celebration last week, what I liked about their curation and contextualization of classic animated short films, and also addressed areas which could have been handled more carefully.
Farm Relief (1929), the early Krazy Kat talkie from Manny Gould and Ben Harrison, is peak Prohibition cartoon hijinks. The print is so battered it feels like I'm watching a dispatch from hell.
February 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Farm Relief (1929), the early Krazy Kat talkie from Manny Gould and Ben Harrison, is peak Prohibition cartoon hijinks. The print is so battered it feels like I'm watching a dispatch from hell.
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I have joined my longtime friends in podcasting about the Masters of Horror series, one film at a time, on It Slays' very inexpensive Patreon feed (just $1/month). They previously covered episodes 1 and 2, I'm joining them now with Tobe Hooper's Dance of the Dead and for every film going forward.
WE. ARE. SO. BACK.
Gill & Rowan rise from the grave with an all new STREAM SCREAMS! This time they are joined by Horror Hound Trevor Dobbin to talk MASTERS OF HORROR EP 3 "Dance Of The Dead" directed by Tobe Hooper.
Join our Patreon for access to STREAM SCREAMS!
www.patreon.com/Itslayspodcast
Gill & Rowan rise from the grave with an all new STREAM SCREAMS! This time they are joined by Horror Hound Trevor Dobbin to talk MASTERS OF HORROR EP 3 "Dance Of The Dead" directed by Tobe Hooper.
Join our Patreon for access to STREAM SCREAMS!
www.patreon.com/Itslayspodcast
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I have joined my longtime friends in podcasting about the Masters of Horror series, one film at a time, on It Slays' very inexpensive Patreon feed (just $1/month). They previously covered episodes 1 and 2, I'm joining them now with Tobe Hooper's Dance of the Dead and for every film going forward.
Reuniting with old friends. After too many months on break, starting back the Dawson's Creek rewatch.
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Reuniting with old friends. After too many months on break, starting back the Dawson's Creek rewatch.
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The best cartoons from the Great Depression Prohibition America of 1930 are the ones where the protagonist is being an absolute horndog, beer is flowing at the speakeasy, children are accidentally getting drunk, and animals are playing musical instruments. I can imagine the hollering of the audience
February 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The best cartoons from the Great Depression Prohibition America of 1930 are the ones where the protagonist is being an absolute horndog, beer is flowing at the speakeasy, children are accidentally getting drunk, and animals are playing musical instruments. I can imagine the hollering of the audience
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit's girlfriend's weight loss routine?
February 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit's girlfriend's weight loss routine?
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If you've ever wanted to read a 7000 word piece on the theatrical short animation industry's final hit character, Pink Panther, today's your lucky day. I watched 100 cartoons, and went long on this Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt series from the '60s and '70s.
The Pink Panther (1964-1977)
More than two months ago, friend and Box Office Gross podcaster Brian Schmid asked me if I had interest in discussing any of the Top 50 Highest Grossing Films of 2006 on the show. I pretty quickly …
strawberrypenguin.ca
February 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
If you've ever wanted to read a 7000 word piece on the theatrical short animation industry's final hit character, Pink Panther, today's your lucky day. I watched 100 cartoons, and went long on this Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt series from the '60s and '70s.
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I am someone who appreciates fine art. *votes accordingly for Alice in Wonderland*
Today in the second round of the Walt Disney Animation Studios bracket, two sisters go up against a girl, a mad tea party, and a lot of silliness.
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kWcp1E/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Frozen
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kWcp1E/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Alice in Wonderland
📊 Show results
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kWcp1E/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Frozen
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kWcp1E/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Alice in Wonderland
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February 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I am someone who appreciates fine art. *votes accordingly for Alice in Wonderland*
I have joined my longtime friends in podcasting about the Masters of Horror series, one film at a time, on It Slays' very inexpensive Patreon feed (just $1/month). They previously covered episodes 1 and 2, I'm joining them now with Tobe Hooper's Dance of the Dead and for every film going forward.
WE. ARE. SO. BACK.
Gill & Rowan rise from the grave with an all new STREAM SCREAMS! This time they are joined by Horror Hound Trevor Dobbin to talk MASTERS OF HORROR EP 3 "Dance Of The Dead" directed by Tobe Hooper.
Join our Patreon for access to STREAM SCREAMS!
www.patreon.com/Itslayspodcast
Gill & Rowan rise from the grave with an all new STREAM SCREAMS! This time they are joined by Horror Hound Trevor Dobbin to talk MASTERS OF HORROR EP 3 "Dance Of The Dead" directed by Tobe Hooper.
Join our Patreon for access to STREAM SCREAMS!
www.patreon.com/Itslayspodcast
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I have joined my longtime friends in podcasting about the Masters of Horror series, one film at a time, on It Slays' very inexpensive Patreon feed (just $1/month). They previously covered episodes 1 and 2, I'm joining them now with Tobe Hooper's Dance of the Dead and for every film going forward.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit's girlfriend's weight loss routine?
February 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit's girlfriend's weight loss routine?
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I am super excited to announce that I worked on @filmsradiance.bsky.social upcoming release of JEANNE LA PUCELLE. This is one of my favorite films from Rivette and I'm excited for everyone to check it out. My essay is about the always fun topic of gender
www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/jea...
www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/jea...
Jeanne la pucelle (LE)
An epic two-part portrait starring a magnetic Sandrine Bonnaire (À nos amours, Vagabond), Jacques Rivette (L’Amour fou, Va savoir) tells the story of Joan of Arc.
www.radiancefilms.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I am super excited to announce that I worked on @filmsradiance.bsky.social upcoming release of JEANNE LA PUCELLE. This is one of my favorite films from Rivette and I'm excited for everyone to check it out. My essay is about the always fun topic of gender
www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/jea...
www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/jea...
The best cartoons from the Great Depression Prohibition America of 1930 are the ones where the protagonist is being an absolute horndog, beer is flowing at the speakeasy, children are accidentally getting drunk, and animals are playing musical instruments. I can imagine the hollering of the audience
February 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The best cartoons from the Great Depression Prohibition America of 1930 are the ones where the protagonist is being an absolute horndog, beer is flowing at the speakeasy, children are accidentally getting drunk, and animals are playing musical instruments. I can imagine the hollering of the audience
Reposted by T. J. Dobbin
Rooty Toot Toot (Nov 1951 or Mar 1952, John Hubley)
February 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Rooty Toot Toot (Nov 1951 or Mar 1952, John Hubley)
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Tom & Jerry first appeared on February 10, 1940, in the Oscar-nominated 'Puss Gets the Boot,' and we’re celebrating the cat-and-mouse duo’s 86th birthday with our 16 favorite times the typically mute duo spoke.
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16 Times Tom And Jerry Actually Spoke
The duo debuted on February 10, 1940, in 'Puss Gets the Boot' (1940), so we’re celebrating with a look at the rare occasions the normally mute duo spoke up.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Tom & Jerry first appeared on February 10, 1940, in the Oscar-nominated 'Puss Gets the Boot,' and we’re celebrating the cat-and-mouse duo’s 86th birthday with our 16 favorite times the typically mute duo spoke.
www.cartoonbrew.com/cartoon-stud...
www.cartoonbrew.com/cartoon-stud...
This is worthy of being the Finals. Beauty and the Beast is the greatest Disney animated feature of the last 40 years. The Three Caballeros extends upon the promise of Fanatasia, borderless cinema reflecting upon itself and pushing to invent new filmic language. I can't vote on this one.
Today in the second round of the Walt Disney Animation Studios bracket, we just may have to part ways with a trio of lovable birds, because they’re facing off against a pretty tough customer.
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/zVLd2z/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Beauty and the Beast
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/zVLd2z/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Three Caballeros
📊 Show results
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/zVLd2z/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Beauty and the Beast
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/zVLd2z/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Three Caballeros
📊 Show results
February 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
This is worthy of being the Finals. Beauty and the Beast is the greatest Disney animated feature of the last 40 years. The Three Caballeros extends upon the promise of Fanatasia, borderless cinema reflecting upon itself and pushing to invent new filmic language. I can't vote on this one.
Rooty Toot Toot (Nov 1951 or Mar 1952, John Hubley)
February 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Rooty Toot Toot (Nov 1951 or Mar 1952, John Hubley)
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HBD Laura Dern whom it might surprise you to learn was very represented in my David Lynch calendar 🎂
February 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
HBD Laura Dern whom it might surprise you to learn was very represented in my David Lynch calendar 🎂
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my 1949 zine is available NOW! ships in 2-5 days. please consider buying one if you haven't already! a labor of love & a needed way of making a little extra $ so any support is greatly appreciated!
🔊the Top Ten By Year: 1949 Film Zine available NOW for pre-order🔊
📗20 pages of original collage work & writing on the films of 1949. writing on over 25 works, dozens more referenced. support this diy labor of love, curation, and curiosity📗
ships in 2-3 weeks
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📗20 pages of original collage work & writing on the films of 1949. writing on over 25 works, dozens more referenced. support this diy labor of love, curation, and curiosity📗
ships in 2-3 weeks
www.etsy.com/listing/4435...
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
my 1949 zine is available NOW! ships in 2-5 days. please consider buying one if you haven't already! a labor of love & a needed way of making a little extra $ so any support is greatly appreciated!
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That early UPA aesthetic.
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
That early UPA aesthetic.
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Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950, Directed by Robert Cannon)
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950, Directed by Robert Cannon)
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The greatest adaptation of Wuthering Heights is the Red Dress Version of Kate Bush's song. The second best is the Skeleton Graveyard version. The third best is the White Dress version. The 1939 film is fourth.
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The greatest adaptation of Wuthering Heights is the Red Dress Version of Kate Bush's song. The second best is the Skeleton Graveyard version. The third best is the White Dress version. The 1939 film is fourth.
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Will has been an inspiration for a long time and what a treat it was to have him on the pod for such a perfect occasion. Naturally everybody who hasn’t already should buy or borrow his great book Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA, check out his podcasts, follow him on Letterboxd, etc. One of the GOATs
FOLKS! For @boxofficegross.bsky.social s2e4, we invite the great @willsloanesq.bsky.social to help us unravel the frequently captivating, frequently thorny, frequently demented, but always interesting MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Will has been an inspiration for a long time and what a treat it was to have him on the pod for such a perfect occasion. Naturally everybody who hasn’t already should buy or borrow his great book Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA, check out his podcasts, follow him on Letterboxd, etc. One of the GOATs
Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950, Directed by Robert Cannon)
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950, Directed by Robert Cannon)
That early UPA aesthetic.
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
That early UPA aesthetic.