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Ripping Friends, The (TV Series)Ripping Friends, The (TV Series) (2001)
Feat. Eric Bauza, Mark Dailey, Dwayne Hill
Animated series from John Kricfalusi (REN & STIMPY) where four muscleheaded superheroes humourously flub their assigned roles. Not quite on a par…
Pond Life (TV Series)Pond Life (TV Series) (2000)
Dir. Candy Guard
Quietly amusing animated soap–opera follows life in the small suburban pond of Dolly Pond’s existence. 14 episodes over 2 tapes: Vol…
South Park: Bigger, Longer and UncutSouth Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999)
Dir. Trey Parker
This big screen splash from the cult TV show is also fouler–mouthed, has a strong musical element, and an ironic twist – an R–rated…
Liquid Television 2Liquid Television 2 (1997) Recommended
Dir. Various
Another collection of bizarre and fringy animation from the MTV stable.Includes Winter Steele, Bobby & Billy, Brad Dharma, Cut–Up Camera and…
Spicy City (TV Series) (1997)
Dir. Ralph Bakshi et al
A Ralph Bakshi (FRITZ THE CAT) animated TV–series that pursues a decidedly adult version of the 'cyber–future', though with more of a…
Dr. KatzDr. Katz (1996) Recommended
Dir. Jonathon Katz
Featured on MTV, meek animated psychologist Dr Katz conducts en–couch journeys with various troubled New Yorkers. Effectively simple artwork…
Head, The (TV Series)Head, The (TV Series) (The Head Saves the Earth) (1996) Recommended
An animated mutant super–hero joins forces with the parasitic alien stuck in his outsized cranium to ward off an impending invasion of Earth.…
Maxx, TheMaxx, The (1996)
Muscle–bound purple super–hero The Maxx seeks the connection between his New York harsh reality and an alternate universe known as the…
Soul MusicSoul Music (1996)
Dir. Jean Flynn
Animated adaptation of one of Terry Pratchett's discworld novels offers an parallel universe history of rock music, complete with examples. Fans of…
Wyrd SistersWyrd Sisters (1996)
Dir. Jean Flynn
Terry Pratchett sci–fi novel set in the 'Discworld' universe gets animated, retaining the oddball humour and satiric overtones. Three witches…
Liquid TelevisionLiquid Television (1995) Recommended
Dir. Various
Eye–popping collection of inventive animation, originally featured on MTV. Includes short films, music videos, multimedia pieces and comic…
FelidaeFelidae (1994)
Dir. Michael Schaack
Based on the cult novel by Akif Pirincci, this 'adult' animated feature unfolds a noirish murder–mystery from a feline viewpoint. This is no…
Tune, TheTune, The (1992) Recommended
Dir. Bill Plympton
Bill Plympton made a name for himself with clever animated shorts like 25 Ways to Quit Smoking and Push Comes to Shove. He fashions a hilarious…
Priit Parn - Selected FilmsPriit Parn - Selected Films (1991)
Dir. Priit Parn
Three films from the unusual Estonian animator Priit Parn, whose work combines visual sophistication, dream logic and scathing political and social…
Bambi Meets Godzilla (1987)
Dir. Various
Compilation of various oddities from the early days of animation, including the legendary title track and Betty Boop's hyper–surreal 'Crazy…
When the Wind BlowsWhen the Wind Blows (1986)
Dir. Jimmy T. Murakami
Feat. John Mills, Peggy Ashcroft
Superb animated version of Raymond Brigg's comicbook about an elderly couple who prepare for an impending nuclear disaster. Engaging and powerful…
Fritz the CatFritz the Cat (1972)
Dir. Ralph Bakshi
Robert Crumb's infamous cartoon feline indulges his foul–mouthed, oversexed adventures in this sordid Hollywood feature that the author…
Thunderbirds Are Go!Thunderbirds Are Go! (1966) Recommended
Dir. David Lane
Feat. Cliff Richard, The Shadows
Gordon, Virgil, Lady Penelope, Brains and other super–marionettes from International Space Rescue Service check in for their first FAB…
Pink Panther (Animated)Pink Panther (Animated) (1965-1975) Aro Favourite
The cartoon adventures of the fabulously slinky feline who always comes out on top, developed from the hugely popular opening credits of Blake…
Norman McLaren - Selected FilmsNorman McLaren - Selected Films (1940-1983) Recommended
Dir. Norman McLaren
A selection of films from the influential Canadian animator, whose styles range from avant–garde abstraction to drawn cell–animation.…
Betty Boop - The Ultimate CollectionBetty Boop - The Ultimate Collection (1933-1939)
Dir. Max Fleisher
An early cartoon sensation, Betty Boop flashed her curves and batted her eyelids across Depression–era America in an amusing, slightly…
Animation On 4
A collection of animated shorts from England's Channel 4 stable. Featured are: Next, Feet of Song, The Victor, Early Bird, Girl's Night Out, Deadsy…
Weird Cartoons 1 & 2Weird Cartoons 1 & 2
Two volumes of the weirdest cartoons from the archives of film history. Highlights include Betty Boop, WW2 propaganda, Cobweb Hotel and Little Black…

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