Animation Extravaganza at the Grand Illusion

Two new animation shows by film historian Dennis Nyback are starting tonight at the Grand Illusion. Last week's series concentrated on Warner Brothers and included as many uncensored shorts and uncomfortable chuckles as could be packed into 90 minutes.

After last week's wild ride, Nyback is back at it again with this week's shows, Fuck Mickey Mouse and The Dark Side of Dr. Seuss. The inspiration for Fuck Mickey Mouse (besides coming up with a show to go along with a great title) is a way for Nyback to show the many ways in which Disney competitors tried to compete with the animation juggernaut in the 30's and 40's. (Usually by ripping them off or making fun of them.)

Playing after Fuck Mickey Mouse is The Dark Side of Dr. Seuss, a program of propaganda films Ted Geisel made for the Army in the 1940's. Capping the evening off is a collaboration with Frank Capra called Your Job In Germany, a disturbing short which will attempt to convince you that you should never trust anyone, ever. (Especially Germans).

Fuck Mickey Mouse // August 27th to September 2nd 7p.m. // $8 ($5 Members)

The Dark Side of Dr. Seuss // August 27th to September 2nd 9p.m. // $7 ($5 Members)