Cult Animation
Like your animation a little weird and wonderful? Then look no further, you have arrived. From works as diverse as Jan Svankmajer and The Brothers Quay to that of Richard Linklater ("Waking Life", pictured), from the "Simpsons" to the "Bloggs" (in "Where the Wind Blows"). For Japanese Animation, check out "Japanime", for those oldies but goodies (1920-1965) check out "Classic Animation".
The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello (2005)
7.8/10
Director: Anthony Lucas
Set in a world of iron airships, this stunning silhouette animation tells the story of Jasper Morello, a disgraced aerial navigator who flees his plag... Read more
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
8/10
Director: Henry Selick
Starring: Danny Elfman, Paul Reubens, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara
A wonderfully bizarre and visually stunning Yuletide treat from Tim Burton, who uses stop-motion animation to tell the story of Jack Skellington, the... Read more
The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat (1974)
5.4/10
Director: Robert Taylor
Starring: Skip Hinnant, Reva Rose, Voices Of, Bob Holt
This sequel to the notorious original finds the hippie feline in the '70s. Now on welfare with a nagging wife, he smokes dope for escape, and fantasiz... Read more
The Original Pink Panther Cartoon Collection (1964)
Director: Various
Starring: Mel Blanc
Thanks to a last minute hunch of Blake Edward's and the DePatie-Freleng animation team, the suave, sophisticated and literal feline, the 'Pink Panther... Read more
The Point (1971)
8/10
Director: Fred Wolf
Starring: Ringo Starr
Delightful animated fable about a land where all things and people have points, except for young Oblio. Because of his "pointlessness," he and his dog... Read more
The Red Turtle (2016)
7.5/10
Director: Michael Dudok de Wit
If one day Studio Ghibli decides to produce an animator from outside the studio, it will be him, was Miyazakis pronouncement after watching Dudok de... Read more
The Red Turtle (Blu-Ray) (2016)
7.5/10
Director: Michael Dudok de Wit
If one day Studio Ghibli decides to produce an animator from outside the studio, it will be him, was Miyazakis pronouncement after watching Dudok de... Read more
The Ren and Stimpy Show: Seasons 1 & 2 - Uncut (1991)
Starring: Ren Hoek, Stimpy
Experience the complete first and second seasons the way John K. always wanted you to see them - unaltered, uncut, and untamed! All 32 cartoons are he... Read more
The Ren and Stimpy Show: Seasons 3 and a Half-ish (1993)
Starring: Ren Hoek, Stimpy
The demented duo are back for more madness with their friends Powdered Toastman, Jimminy Lummox, Jerry the Bellybutton Elf, crazy Wilbur Cobb, derange... Read more
The Ripping Friends (2001)
6.6/10
Director: John Kricfalusi
From John Kricfalusi, the creator of "Ren and Stimpy", comes the misadventures of a quartet of muscle-headed superheroes; Rip - a giant bulging sack o... Read more