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Nestor the Long-Eared Donkey stop-motion scene from Rankin/Bass 1977 special
Posted in Cartoons Children's shows Family Entertainment Holiday Movies TV 1970s

Nestor the Long-Eared Donkey

Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey” is one of the most emotional and overlooked Rankin/Bass holiday specials. This review explores its mix of 1970s nostalgia, religious narrative, and cultural commentary on prejudice, belonging, and difference. As both animation history and social metaphor, Nestor stands out as a surprisingly powerful Christmas cartoon.

Battlestar December 5, 2025
Return of the king
Posted in 1980s movies Action Adventure Anime Cartoons Children's shows Fantasy

Return of the King

The Return of the King was released in 1980 Rankin and Bass won the animators battle to finish the trilogy… read more Return of the King

Battlestar November 4, 2022
The Hobbit
Posted in 1970s movies Anime Cartoons Children's shows Classic Movies Family Entertainment Fantasy

The Hobbit

The Hobbit cartoon was released in 1977 By now the world is familiar with the Hobbit because of the live… read more The Hobbit

Battlestar October 24, 2022