I saw this program this afternoon. If you're in Seattle, there's a special engagement ending this Friday 22FEB2008.
The nominees are:
1. I Met the Walrus: In 1969 a 14-yr old snuck into John Lennon's room and recorded an impromptu interview. It's sort of like R. Smiegel's "Fun w/ Real Audio".
2. Madame Tutli-Putli: A timid woman boards a mysterious night train and has a series of frightening experiences.
3. Even Pigeons Go to Heaven: A priest tries to sell an old man a machine that he promises will transport him to Heaven.
4. My Love: Set in 19th century Russia, this is a coming-of-age tale of a teenage boy in search of love, torn between a peer and an older woman. The most imaginative of the lot as this resembled an impressionist painting come-to-life. You have to see it just to witness the technique.
5. Peter and the Wolf: a young boy and his animal friends face a hungry wolf in Prokofiev's classic musical piece. I highly recommend showing this piece to children, as they'll learn not to take vengeance on animals (who are only acting on their primal instincts).
My personal fave was Madame Tutli-Putli, a stop-motion piece that was dark and eerie. Perhaps the conclusion doesn't pay off but overall I enjoyed the medium and the visuals. The realism in Madame's eyes are chilling.
My 2nd fave was Peter & the Wolf, mainly due to the amazing score. I liked the morality tale and there was some genuine humor.
My 3rd fave was My Love, not so much for story as for its uncanny technique of animating the impressionist style.
The nominees are:
1. I Met the Walrus: In 1969 a 14-yr old snuck into John Lennon's room and recorded an impromptu interview. It's sort of like R. Smiegel's "Fun w/ Real Audio".
2. Madame Tutli-Putli: A timid woman boards a mysterious night train and has a series of frightening experiences.
3. Even Pigeons Go to Heaven: A priest tries to sell an old man a machine that he promises will transport him to Heaven.
4. My Love: Set in 19th century Russia, this is a coming-of-age tale of a teenage boy in search of love, torn between a peer and an older woman. The most imaginative of the lot as this resembled an impressionist painting come-to-life. You have to see it just to witness the technique.
5. Peter and the Wolf: a young boy and his animal friends face a hungry wolf in Prokofiev's classic musical piece. I highly recommend showing this piece to children, as they'll learn not to take vengeance on animals (who are only acting on their primal instincts).
My personal fave was Madame Tutli-Putli, a stop-motion piece that was dark and eerie. Perhaps the conclusion doesn't pay off but overall I enjoyed the medium and the visuals. The realism in Madame's eyes are chilling.
My 2nd fave was Peter & the Wolf, mainly due to the amazing score. I liked the morality tale and there was some genuine humor.
My 3rd fave was My Love, not so much for story as for its uncanny technique of animating the impressionist style.