I am delighted by Radiohead's new music video. For everyone who loved The Wicker Man (1973) but thought, "You know what this story really needs? More stop-motion children's animation."
You probably aren't getting quite the cognitive dissonance it gives to us Brits who grew up watching Trumpton!
Coincidentally I was listening to the violinist from The Wicker Man playing at the local May Festival just on Sunday. One or two details that might interest (such as unreleased scenes) mentioned on his site
I'm reliably(?) informed the intended analogy wasn't Trumpton, but another member of the Trumptonshire trilogy, Camberwick Green. Making this {drumroll}:
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Coincidentally I was listening to the violinist from The Wicker Man playing at the local May Festival just on Sunday. One or two details that might interest (such as unreleased scenes) mentioned on his site
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I'm familiar with the animation style! It's true that I didn't grow up on it, though, so, yes, way less childhood-warping for me.
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Coincidentally I was listening to the violinist from The Wicker Man playing at the local May Festival just on Sunday.
Oh, that's cool. I loved the film when I saw it in 2007. (I've gotten better at writing about film since.) Thanks for the link!
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The Camberwicker Man
{Groan!}
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Aaaaaaaagh.
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It's not just you!
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Glad to link!
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I am honored to be thought of.
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I missed the Muppet version!
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I'm tremendously impressed.
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Not a bee in sight!
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Another local triumph!
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I find it both spooky and adorable, which I think means it hit its mark.
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Yes! I mean, you don't want to traumatize the kids too much, you know?