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An In-Person Tribute to Animator John Kricfalusi at The American Cinematheque
September 7 - 8, 2004,
8 pm for both screenings
The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood welcomes animator John Kricfalusi for a special two-night tribute.
The first night is a retrospective of Kricfalusi’s work, including an uncensored episode of Bakshi’s "Mighty Mouse," "Boo Boo Runs Wild," commercials, webtoons and some brand-new, no-holds-barred "Ren and Stimpy" cartoons with NAKED GIRLS made for Spike TV. This will be followed by a question and answer period… and you will meet some of John’s co-horts. Also you will see the birth of Ren and Stimpy’s first child in "Stimpy’s Pregnant" - !
The second night, Kricfalusi presents the classic cartoons that inspired him. He'll discuss cartoon masters such as Clampett, the Fleischers, Jones, Avery, Lantz and Terrytoons. John will introduce the films and tell how they inspired him. Followed by question and answer period
Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028