Evengyny
Thanks for the memories!
BootDigest
Such a frustrating disappointment
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Kayden
This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
martinbd-1
The Monster Road documentary by Brett Ingram follows legendary animator Bruce Bickford and his fantastic clay animation, learning about the origins of Bickford's talent and ideas. Bickford's initial inspiration was the adventure hero Peter Pan, enjoying the idea of the "Little Guy" Bickford began making his own stories about the little guy. The use of Bickford's own animations in this documentary helps the audience to get close with the animator and understand how his mind works. The music during the clay building has a kind of building feeling of its own which goes along very well with the visuals. The documentary also delves into the personal life of Bickford and his family. This is a great and interesting documentary and very fun to watch. And in the word of Bruce Bickford, "Animation is the most important thing in the world."
woundupwounded
(^ From the viewpoint of the other person in camera for a short rift about small places, I found the film to at long last find me not alone with the Bickford dilemma. Thanks to Brett for allowing me it drag him up to George's in order to give him an angle on Bruce's work that would inspire instead of horrify.Monster Road works as a documentary by giving viewers a breather between animation shots. I personally wince at the overload of graphics myself, even tho I've been overdosed to the point of inoculation by it."WHY , Bruce, WHY?!" seems to somehow finally been resolved, in a way that takes way too long hanging out with Bruce alone for most to bother.I hope this hitting DVD will open up the viewing audience to Alzheimer care givers' discussion groups.
Gitzy
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This film gives me hope in humanity.Go see it if you can find it. His art is unbelievable, and his attitude is boldly refreshing. Bruce was there when I saw it and it was like being in the presence of a holy creature. We should all aspire to be our own versions of Bruce Bickford.It reminded me a bit of American Movie, but this was much more uplifting. It made me want to go outside and climb a tree.
jklarl
Animation fans take note: This doc about the life and work of legendary animator Bruce Bickford has it all. A triumph of the little guy, this documentary kicks a substantial number of asses. If you are someone with a sensible ass (and you know who you are), then this film will kick it! See it and find out for yourself! Don't be one of those dudes that gets impaled on the wheel of torture.