Ollie Johnston, the last of the Disney "Nine Old Men," died yesterday. He was 95. If his name isn't familiar to you, his work no doubt is. He helped create many of the Disney classics; such as, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Bambi," "Fantasia," and various others. His name is usually coupled with Frank Thomas who passed away in 2004.I first became aware of the two when I rented a movie called "Frank and Ollie" a few years ago. It's a documentary about the pair of animators. I recommend watching it. It gives you an appreciation for the artistry that goes into creating an animated film. I used to have a copy of it on VHS, but I donated it to my high school art teacher. I'd like to watch it again.
If you own Pixar's "The Incredibles," towards the end of the movie, during the big battle, there are two old men sitting on a bench commenting on the action -- Frank and Ollie.
Maybe I'll watch "Bambi" tonight.
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Well said.
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