Michael Sporn Animation – Splog

Woody Allen‘s magnificent new movie, Blue Jasmine, played this week for the NY Academy voters. There’s no doubt that Cate Blanchett will be in among the throes of the contenders for Best Actress, and I can’t imagine anyone doing better. Ms. Blanchett appeared live as did Andrew Dice Clay both to talk about their experiences with the director. There’s no doubt that both are enormously relevant to the mark of contenders. It’s doubtful Woody Allen would be left out of the run for Best Screenplay, though I’d also give him the Best Director award as well. He’s magnificent, Mr. Allen is. There’s enormous talent in doing what he’s done here.

I’ve no reason to give a full fledged review of something so magnificent. Leave it to realize that Allen takes Streetcar Named Desire, turns it upside down and rights it anew. Tennesee Williams’ characters are twisted about, and we get to see past the darkness of their souls. We’ll find the good and the bad in them and see it revealed – all heart. This is a great movie.

I wasn’t that big on last year’s Eyes of Romem but the film this year is magnificent. I loved the movie this year and have renewed my honor for “Woody. It’s glorious, as is he.

Andreas Deja, this week, posted an excellent piece on Disney Owls. The depth and variety of the number of birds Andreas loaded on his site, is exceptional. I heartily suggest you take a look.

Aside from that one, there are several other wonderful posts for you to see placed in full bloom on the site. Though, definitely start with those beautiful owls drawn by some of the animation masters.

A couple of days ago I got a link from friend Willy Hartland. Of course, I have to post his kicksarter link. Willy is an artist and deserves any help I can offer.
This was Willy’s message:

Dear Friends,

I just launched my kickstarter!
click on the link below to watch the video and learn more about the project:

thank you for your time,
Willy Hartland

new york city an animated sketchbook

- My good friend Lawrence White, has put together a number of videos featuring his band, Zombies from Mars, and celebrity impressionist, John Byner, in making a few interesting music videos. Here’s one called “Blog Zombie” recently premiered (July 18th) on John Byner’s site; I’ve embedded it right here to take that extra click work out of your wrist. Hope you enjoy.

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