I’ve seen stop-motion street art videos of a similar style, but nothing on this scale.  The effort required to make this is only surpassed by the awesomeness of the result.

RIP Satoshi Kon

Satoshi Kon, The creator of some very excellent anime films, has died.  In a genre that has become very cookie-cutter, Kon’s work was always original and different.  His vision will be missed.

Suggested viewing:

• Perfect Blue
• Tokyo Godfathers
• Paprika

Hot on the heels of my “Worst of 08” list, here’s an early contender for the best movie of 09.  We have to wait until fucking September for it, but it looks well worth the delay.  You’re going to want to hit the fullscreen button for this one.