Here are a few quick links to some stunning animation I’ve been enjoying lately.

First up – and thanks to Andy for spotting this one and mentioning it on his Twitter – here’s a wonderfully macabre short film called Alma, directed by Rodrigo Blaas. Creeped out by dolls? I know I am – and after watching this, I’m twice as creeped out now!

If you’re in a musical mood, take a look at rising animation star Henry Lambourne’s beautiful video for Space Girl by The Imagined Village. I particularly like the louche, smiley, one-eyed, blue geezer who makes an appearance around 1:43.

To round this post off, here’s a blast from the past:

Not “only” does The Trap Door arguably contain some of the greatest and most gleefully disgusting claymation ever, but the series is also like a primer on how to keep your cool when, y’know, monsters imprison you in a cave for a year.

Check out Berk’s poise and equanimity in Episode 4: Lurkings when confronted by an unspeakable green thing. When I’ve faced similar situations – as has happened more times than I can count these past twelve months – my reactions tend to run to the usual unstylish replies like ‘Help!’ or ‘Argh!’ I’ve never said anything as downright suave as ‘I think I might have considerable trouble stuffing that in a sandwich.’

Here’s another highlight of the series: Episode 5. ‘Gourmet’s Delight’, indeed.

Bon appetit.

Sam

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