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".
My Dog Tulip (2010)
6.9/10
Director: Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger
Starring: Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, (Voices of)
A misanthropic, middle-aged British man finds the loving and devoted companion he's sought all his life when he takes in a mistreated German shepherd... Read more
The Brothers Quay: 1979-2003 (2003)
8.4/10
Director: The Brothers Quay
This 2-disc set celebrates the work of the amazing identical twin animators, The Quay Brothers, who have produced a unique body of work, and made a ma... Read more
Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker (2000)
Director: Curt Geda
Starring: Voices Of, Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Angie Harmon, Melissa Joan H...
Aka "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker". This acclaimed, full-length animated feature tells of the new Batman, Terry McGinnis, and his encounter with... Read more
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series - Season 1 (2003)
7.3/10
Based on the legendary Marvel comic book, "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series" combines state-of-the-art 3D animation with amazing voice talents to b... Read more
Powerpuff Girls: Season 1 (1998)
7.3/10
Starring: Animated
Sugar, spice and everything nice...this is how the well-meaning Professor Utonium starts his experiment, only for Chemical X(!) to fall into the mix.... Read more
Frankenweenie (2012)
7/10
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Martin Short, Winona Ryder, Charlie Tahan, Atti...
Tim Burton adapted his 1984 live-action short film for this black & white stop-motion animated tale that follows young monster movie fanatic Victor as... Read more
Lady Death (2004)
5.2/10
Director: Andrew Orjuela
Wrongly burned at the stake as a result of her father's betrayal, a pious 15th century girl makes a deal with the devil in this dark animated fantasy.... Read more
Tekkonkinkreet (2006)
7.7/10
Director: Michael Arias
Based on the popular manga by Taiyou Matsumoto and directed by Michael Arias this visually arresting anime tells the tale of young, self-appointed her... Read more
Chico and Rita (2010)
Director: Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal, Tono Errando
Starring: Limara Meneses, Eman Xor Ona
Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba ("Belle Epoque") and Spain's legendary artist Javier Mariscal celebrate the music and culture of Cuba with an e... Read more
Anomalisa ( Blu-ray ) (2015)
7.3/10
Director: Charlie Kaufman
Starring: David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan
From the mind of Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) comes Anomalisa, a tender, touching and ach... Read more