The Warmth Of The Night Before Christmas (1941)

 

I can't wait. As of writing, it will be officially 3 days before christmas. 

What to talk about next?

What about...

What makes this Tom and Jerry cartoon SO GOOD?

First of all gotta love the title cards. Classic Animation Studios always have fun looking title cards before the animation begins.

This was 1941, December 1941. Just when this hit made it to theaters, the United States entered World War II, and was important for the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a tough time back then but hey we got something good.

It was a heartwarming cartoon about a mouse.

It lived in a peaceful hole with a mousetrap and a block of cheese. 

I feel so nostalgic looking at this background, i think it's because in my thinking, my first christmas I ever had, it was in the basement or in my old bedroom. It wasn't very bright in there. We weren't a fan of big lights. 😆

Just then, Jerry approaches the picture and him being so small, he can experience alot of stuff inside the christmas tree including the purple ornament he gets jumped by.

I like his cute little wave.

The early 1940s Jerry was always the cutest.

After his experience with the ornament, he licks a candy cane and we get to see some more warm colored products.

I forgot to mention the wrapping on the presents themselves. They're amazing. I love the different colors each scene.

I always liked Jerry's concept. People say that Tom and Jerry is so generic. But I think MGM pulled it off very well with it that it became memorable and had gag-heavy moments.

Love the color palette in this shot. 

This was the 3rd official Tom and Jerry cartoon. Both Tom and Jerry weren't that hilarious until Tex Avery stepped into the studio to make the Droopy cartoons and the animation became more thinner. 

But what makes the MGM Cartoons from this era and the ones beforehand good was that they were fresh and really watchable.

Looney Tunes didn't became iconic until The Great Piggy Bank Robbery back in 1946, but in my opinion, before they were watchable and had potential.

The classic cartoons were the master of becoming lively and real like us. The color palette and warmth brings personality to it. 

It isn't just "a cartoon" it's inspiring and smart, reliable, serious and adult.

I admire the warm black background in this scene. 

Also have to mention this cartoon has its impact on a certain meme. 

So... what are my opinions on this short? 

Eh... it's not a masterpiece. There are more hilarious and unemotional cartoons from Tom and Jerry I can recall. But as is, it's fine. I'm not a fan of the final bit where Jerry is in the snow but Tom slowly saves Jerry to unfreeze him but there is a perfect frame in here.

Like I was saying I don't dislike this cartoon at all, I just think there are more decently handled Tom and Jerry and especially other christmas cartoons that have more spirit and energy than this one. 

I'm giving this one an 8/10. A really good cartoon that should be watched. 👍 

It's Almost Christmas Time 🎄

 

It's officially my winter break. So I'm willing to talk about Christmas etc

First of all I want to make another animated music video this time focusing on Rudolph, you know, the red nosed reindeer. 

The title card is based off of those cartoon heads like with Hanna Barbera cartoons, more or so Tom and Jerry. 

Just by the look of Rudolph's design, you may think this is familiar.

I really liked the Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer special from the 60s. It had a pleasent story and had some underrated songs. 

What I loved most in this film and other Rankin Bass films is the aesthetic and character designs. It may not be the best animation ever but I find it extremely appealing myself.

Claymation had alot of inspiration on me. I didn't love it at first because it was weird but once I grew up with quirky cartoons, I was strongly obsessed with this stuff.

Anyways enough talk aside, I would love to do an animated music video myself. I already have plans to make a Glenn Miller Kalamazoo video since that's one of my favorite songs.

Christmas songs nowadays are okay. But man the classic christmas songs were the bomb. 

What does All I Want For Christmas Is You got that Sinatra's Jingle Bells song doesn't? I might like both songs but classic christmas songs have way more warmth and comfort. I listened to some more modern ones recently and they seriously don't hit like they use to.

I added 4 legendary singers that defined christmas culture as we know it and yes they will be mentioned in my Rudolph animated music video. 

The song is going to be remarkable. I want it to sound like the 40s classic christmas songs but also have a groovy beat with it and a storyline.

This is the official poster. Also included Santa cuz why not.

I would like to talk about what christmas songs I like the best so far as of 2024.

It's hard for me decide because almost every christmas song was at least calm and easy to listen to from what I heard.

I've been enjoying alot of the christmas songs performed by my current music heroes, Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.

They have alot of fantastic songs. 

Of course White Christmas is a classic even if it's not my favorite. 

I've been loving Looks Like A Cold Cold Winter. 

They both also made an excellent version of Jingle Bells as well. 

I honestly love the duo, they don't get enough recognition. Bing Crosby has such a soothing and easy singing voice and The Andrews Sisters are incredibly full of energy. 

They felt really special to me for some reason. 

Also have to mention Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride from 1950. I heard this on the radio 2 years ago and I immediately admired this song. It sounds energetic. I'm a fan of classical music and this is no exception. This is when I started to like and grew up listening to people who passed away but are immortal singing christmas songs. 

Few honorable mentions

Frank Sinatra - Jingle Bells

Bing Crosby - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer 

Dean Martin - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 

Bing Crosby- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree 

Spongebob Squarepants - The Very First Christmas 

Yeah, not a ton of them to list but still pretty good and all I can think of. I'll definitely experience more christmas songs I never heard of before.

Lastly I designed Santa's reindeer.

The confident, fast Dasher.

The Michael Jackson styled reindeer, Dancer.

The sweet n strong, Prancer.

The pretty and charming Vixen.

The star of the snow, Comet.

The lovable, all for the red, Cupid.

The one with no emotions but cares, Donner.

And finally the extraverted, energetic Blitzen. 

Tomorrow I will be talking more christmas stuff. Can't wait for the actual holiday myself. It's a fantastic holiday. 

Stop being a scrooge and talk me into the truth. Christmas is all about being good, not worrying about your troubles and being grateful just like Thanksgiving 🙏 

Artmania Advertising

 

My first animations will probably focus on short and zany 1 minute clips. In the next few months or so I will start making my own animated films. It won't be as professionally animated as Disney or Looney Tunes is but who cares? At least look at my Bud Light commercials, you can see some fluidity with it.

Anyways, the next planned advertisement I want to be possible is for a cat food brand.

This package is pretty unique. I like it. I like how the cat peaks at you like he really deserves all the chicken and turkey. Cats can be so glutinous.

These are sorta like storyboards but more or so my drawings in order.

Have you seen advertisements nowadays? I'm sure there standard, sometimes there is entertaining and funny ones but most of them nowadays are only made for money and not talent.

Lemme break down the entire commercial.

This is Loe. He's full of energy and likes to play with toys. But what cats rarely have is an angel and devil on their shoulders.

I love this overlooked gag. These were mostly a concept in the classic cartoons. 

This doodle here was inspired by an animated sequence from the Looney Tunes cartoon, Tick Tock Tuckered where Daffy sleeps and there is rain dropping until it drops on his head and he makes this face.

That's GOLD ✨️ 

I'm going to make a ton of animations whenever I'm not as busy as I used to have and still do now. 

I have a few more characters i created that will made into commercials.