Yeah, I really agree that one of the coolest things about El Dorado is that it does show how animation can be used to tell all kinds of stories, and that it's in no way limited to just fairy tales or musicals or stories aimed at children. I think storytelling and acting are the new frontiers animated films should be pushing the boundaries of, rather than just technology, which seems to be more the focus with most of the CGI animation coming out these days.
I happened to catch El Dorado on a middle-of-the-night airing on WGN, which is a Chicago network I live within range of, so unfortunately I doubt it'll be on TV again anywhere else. But you could always check your local library for the DVD! That's the only way I usually see movies, since premium cable or renting is too expensive for me. (I think I might have to go to my libary and check it out! I want to see it again!)
I did see Cats Don't Dance a few years back, I thought it was cute and the animation pretty good. I haven't seen Fantastic Mr. Fox though, and I'm curious about it because stop-motion animation is so rare, but so cool. (I grew up on the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials!) I'll look out for the DVD next time I stop by the library. :)
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Date: 2012-06-27 11:08 pm (UTC)I happened to catch El Dorado on a middle-of-the-night airing on WGN, which is a Chicago network I live within range of, so unfortunately I doubt it'll be on TV again anywhere else. But you could always check your local library for the DVD! That's the only way I usually see movies, since premium cable or renting is too expensive for me. (I think I might have to go to my libary and check it out! I want to see it again!)
I did see Cats Don't Dance a few years back, I thought it was cute and the animation pretty good. I haven't seen Fantastic Mr. Fox though, and I'm curious about it because stop-motion animation is so rare, but so cool. (I grew up on the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials!) I'll look out for the DVD next time I stop by the library. :)