Episode 8: The Adventures of Mark Twain

en-usMay 20, 2015

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About this Episode

This week, join Robbie and Tracy as they dive into the surreal and fascinatingly detailed world of Will Vinton's The Adventures of Mark Twain. Though he's best known as the creative mind behind 80s commercial mascots like the California Raisins and The Noid, Vinton was the father of modern claymation. He combines humorist literature and imaginative design into a beautiful feat of stop motion film-making. The story follows Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and Becky Thatcher as they go on a high-flying journey with writer Mark Twain through his short stories on a fantastical flying ship. Strange concept? Sure. A huge labor of love with remarkable talent at the helm? Without a doubt. Hope you guys like this one! If you have any comments or film recommendations for something you'd like us to review, follow us on Twitter at @lobster_writer and @tctrauscht! Thank for listening!

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