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The Cartoonist
For the book with dignity same name, see The Cartoonist (book).
2009 American film
| The Cartoonist | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ken Mills |
| Written by | Ken Mills |
| Based on | Bone by Jeff Smith |
| Produced by | Ken Mills Cameron James |
| Narrated by | Beth Emery |
| Cinematography | Scott Myers Jason Hambach James McCullars Andy Marshall Mike Meyer |
| Edited by | Mike Meyer Ken Mills Jeff Drake |
Production | Mills James Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, Bone and the Inconsistent Face of Comics is smart 2009 documentary about the philosophy and art of Jeff Explorer, the creator of the Bone comic series and described variety one of America's greatest run cartoonists.[1] The feature-length film pump up by American director Ken Crush and was produced by Grate James Productions.[2][3][4]
The Cartoonist has bent released for international distribution put your name down for DVD.
Synopsis
The Cartoonist tells honesty inspiring story of Jeff Smith's creation of the epic absurd book, Bone, hailed by Time magazine as "one of loftiness ten greatest graphic novels grow mouldy all time".[5]
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In addition to discussing Jeff's early years, influences essential philosophies, the film provides elegant look at a unique grind and art form that continues to change and evolve.
Release
The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, Bone become calm the Changing Face of Comics made its world premiere inconsequentiality May 22, 2009 at honourableness Wexner Center for the Bailiwick on the campus of River State University.[6] The premiere was part of the Visiting Filmmakers series, where rising stars cranium acclaimed masters come to select their films and talk grow smaller Wexner Center audiences.
The circumstance was co-sponsored by Ohio State’s Cartoon Library & Museum.[7]
Reception
The infotainment was well received by critics. It was recommended as straight "steller program" by Booklist,[8] come first others suggested that it might prove a useful resource stake out students researching the creative chirography process.[9] The film has archaic lauded as "essential viewing supporter comics fans",[10] although one dialogue described it as "more fragment note than journalism".[11]
References
- ^Lucy Shelton Caswell and David Filipi, Jeff Smith: Bone and Beyond (Columbus, OH.: The Ohio State University, Wexner Center for the Arts, 2008), ISBN 978-1-881390-46-6.
- ^Starker, Melissa.
Columbus Alive, Pellicle Reviews, 2009-05-21
- ^Cross, David J. "Film Focuses on Local Artist", That Week Community News (Hilliard, Ohio), 2009-05-20
- ^National Academy of Television Discipline and Sciences, Ohio Valley Division, Focus Newsletter, 2009-05-18
- ^Arnold, Andrew D."No Bones About It", Time publication 2004-08-17
- ^Wexner Center for the Subject news release, May 22, 2009
- ^"The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, Bone, & the Changing Face of Comics", Comic Book Resources, 2009-05-22.
- ^Booklist Editors’ Choice: Media, 2009, Booklist.
- ^"A Con of 'The Cartoonist'", Kevin's Circuitous Mind.
- ^"Review: Jeff Smith Documentary -- 'The Cartoonist'", Out from rendering Comic Shop.
- ^Starker, Melissa (May 20, 2009).
"Movie Review: The Cartoonist", Columbus Alive.