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".
Phantom 2040: Season 1 (1994)
7.3/10
Director: David J Corbett
Starring: J.D. Hall, Margot Kidder, Scott Valentine, Mark Hamill, Ron Perlman
The 24th Phantom, the 'Ghost Who Walks,' battles crimes in the future of 2040. Phantom 2040 is a French-American animated science fiction television s... Read more
The Critic: The Complete Series (1994)
8/10
Starring: Jon Lovitz
This acclaimed animated series features Jon Lovitz supplying the voice of a rotund, acerbic New York TV film reviewer who juggles a career of watching... Read more
Batman: The Animated Series - Volume 3 (1994)
8.9/10
Starring: Voices Of, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill
Gotham City crime czars Scarface and Rupert Thorne battle evil masterminds like The Joker and The Penguin for money, power and respect, and just when... Read more
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Volume 1 (1994)
8/10
Director: etc , Matt Banker
Starring: Weird Al Yankovic, Judy Tenuta, Timothy Leary, Bob Denver, Adam West, Carol Chan...
The original Adult Swim series is a spoof of late night talk shows, with clapped-out superhero, Space Ghost, in the David Letterman role. In outer sp... Read more
The Simpsons: Season 6 (1994)
7.6/10
Starring: Voices Of, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Han...
The classic to clunker ratio is still extraordinarily high, though The Simpsons' sixth season could give some devoted viewers pause. The show that tak... 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
Animaniacs: Volume 1 (1993)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: (Voices of) , Nancy Cartwright, Maurice LeMarche
Producer Steven Spielberg drew on the rich history of Hollywood (especially the legendary Warner Brothers studio) to create this award-winning cartoon... 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 Simpsons: Season 5 (1993)
7.6/10
Starring: Voices Of, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Han...
Everyone's favourite family are back for a “laugh-a-minute” fifth season. Guest stars include James Brown, George Harrison, Albert Brooks, David Cros... Read more
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
7.9/10
Director: Bruce W Timm, Eric Radomski
Starring: Kevin Conway, Dana Delany, Voices Of, Mark Hamill
The caped crusader's slick animated series made an engaging feature length debut with all of its 'film noir' sensibilities intact. Based strongly on F... Read more