The End of Films

Hi readers,
As of now, I have decided to discontinue my weekly feature Film Fest Friday. It's become increasingly more difficult to find films to feature each week, particularly with increasing workloads here at school. Instead, I hope to focus on more thought-driven posts that reflecting what I'm intellectually exploring, as well as the occasional slew of photos I once posted on a regular basis. And, of course, should I find an exceptional short film, it will definitely be posted here!

With regrets,
T.H. Excellence

Film Fest Friday - Duck Amuck

Ever have one of those days when everything goes wrong, as if the world's out to get you? Well, Daffy Duck can relate, although I doubt you've got exactly the same problem that he has.



Have a good weekend!
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Film Fest Friday - Marry Me

For today's short film, I present a tale of two lovers: a little girl in love with a little boy, and the same little boy in love with his bike. As the girl's attempts to seize the boy's attention become more and more incredible, something has to give.



See ya next time!
T.H. Excellence

Film Fest Friday the 13th - Mickey Mouse in the Haunted House

Today happens to be Friday the 13th, so I'm featuring a rather creepy-yet-classic Mickey cartoon.



Don't go breaking any mirrors, anyone!
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Film Fest Friday - Timber

Today's featured short is a Donald Duck cartoon that I've never seen nor heard of, but still enjoyed. In "Timber", Donald Duck crosses paths with a lumberjack and must escape in an epic handcar adventure!



See you next week!
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Film Fest Friday - How to Say I Love You

Greetings, all!
Today's film is a UK short entitled "How to Say I Love You", featuring a young man who departs from the normal conventions in seeking a girl's heart.



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Film Fest Friday - The Bloody Olive

Welcome to the post-Christmas season, that time of year when you realize that yes all the holidays have indeed ended. As you pass through this time, enjoy this comedic film noir short entitled "The Bloody Olive".



Check back tomorrow for a PhotoBlog of my trip to Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn!
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Film Fest Friday - Bugs Bunny's Christmas Carol

It's that time again! Here to kick off the Christmas season is "Bugs Bunny's Christmas Carol", an alternative take on the classic Dickens tale.



Here's to happy holidays, everyone!
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Film Fest Friday - What's Opera, Doc?

Today's feature is a favorite cartoon I recently rediscovered: "What's Opera, Doc?", a classic Bugs Bunny short that also happens to be an opera.



Ta ta!
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Film Fest Friday - Geri's Games

Today's edition of Film Fest Friday is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction. As I was searching for a short film to present to you, I was reminded of "Geri's Game", a short film by Pixar that we all remember from A Bug's Life. As I searched YouTube for the short, I discovered not only the short itself, but also various spinoffs done by amateur filmmakers. And so I present to you the original Pixar short "Geri's Game" followed by a home movie spin-off "Don's Game".



And now for something a little different...



Isn't that interesting? "Don's Game" is really just one of many spin-offs of "Geri's Game". I never realized that Pixar's wonderful little short film had inspired so many people to recreate their own production of that classic film.

Now for something completely different. I recently discovered this TV ad for the new "What Will You Celebrate?" campaign at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. What's so special about it? Well, I'll share that after you watch it.



Did you see that part at the end where the boy is celebrating his birthday with the pirates? That was being filmed on one of the nights I was doing guest control for Fantasmic. I knew the shoot was for a Disneyland ad (and I guessed it was for the "Celebrations" promotion), so it's nice to see what the idea was behind what was being shot. It's also quite amazing the amount of time and effort that went into that. The set utilized quite a bit of equipment, and the crew was working all night while I was there (probably even after I left). All that for a bit in a commercial that barely lasts ten seconds.

Okay, I'm outta here.
'Bye everyone!
T.H. Excellence

Film Fest Friday - Being Human

Today's film is entitled Being Human, and tells the story of two brothers who discover that one of them has a miraculous power.



Okay, that's all for now. See ya next time!
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Film Fest Friday - Bully for Bugs

It's Friday again! Time for another short film. Today's feature is a classic Looney Tunes cartoon entitled "Bully for Bugs".



On a side note, I have heard multiple good things about my post on tunnels at Disneyland, so I'm considering writing a second note entitled "The Importance of the Disneyland Railroad". Stay tuned for that, 'kay?
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Film Fest Friday - More

Sorry for the lack of posts. I've been quite busy for a while now, but I've finally had time to slow down from school enough to post this short film More.



Okay, back to school. Hopefully I'll get the time to post more often.
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Film Fest Friday - Donald's Vacation

This week we return to classic cartoons for Film Fest Friday. Because I will spend much of next week camping, I thought it fitting to host "Donald's Vacation", a short in which Donald attempts to camp in a scenic area of the forest, but cannot do so without contending with the local wildlife.



I wish I had a kayak like that.

As I stated earlier, I will be camping next week, so don't expect too many posts.
I'll see you all when I get back! Hopefully with pictures!
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Film Fest Friday - The Clap

Today's short film is titled The Clap, focused on a classical music enthusiast who is obsessed with being the first to clap after each piece of music performed on stage.



Sorry for not posting for so long. I was recently at camp, and since then I've just been busy. Look for a PhotoBlog coming soon.
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Film Fest Friday - Wrong Side of the Bed

It's Film Fest Friday! Today, we'll see what happens to someone who gets up on the wrong side of the bed and, as a result, continues to have terrible luck. Will he be doomed to continually suffer?



Simple short, but amusing. I must say I enjoyed the ending.
Look for a PhotoBlog coming soon!
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Film Fest Friday - How to Ride a Horse

Today's short is an instructional video on riding horses. I hope you all will receive some sort of educational benefit from this.



Maybe that wasn't quite what you expected, but it was still a lot of fun, wasn't it?
Okay, I have to go. I'm a little under the weather right now.
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Film Fest Friday - Mainframe: The Art of the Sale

Today's feature is Mainframe: The Art of the Sale, depicting a salesman with a million dollar product and the wrong target market.

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Okay, I'm off. I'll see y'all later.
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Film Fest Friday - Bone Trouble

Today's entry for Film Fest Friday is a recent Pluto cartoon I found and enjoyed. Here it is!



Quite interesting, eh?

On a side note before I wrap this up, I have successfully completed my training for Splash Mountain at Disneyland. Thus far, I have had a really great experience and I'm really enjoying my work. Hopefully that trend will continue.
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Film Fest Friday - Out of Scale

Sorry for the lack of a short film yesterday. I spent most of my time working at Disneyland, being trained in the various aspects of operating Splash Mountain. It's been incredibly intensive, but pretty fun as well, and I've had a great time going through the different cast member position.

Anyway, enough of that. Today's film is an old Donald Duck cartoon from 1951. This was one of my favorites when I was a kid, mostly due to the gargantuan model railroad in Donald's backyard.

Okay, I gotta go. I have to be in the park at 6:00 tomorrow.
'Bye for now,
T.H. Excellence