Tragedy in Colorado

We as the members of the North Centers Film Association wish to express our condolences to those affected by the tragedy that took place at the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises on Friday, July 20th in Aurora, Colorado.  It saddens us to hear how one person would seek to sully the communal experience of moviegoing.  However, we also know that the community and the nation as a whole will not give in to that individual's goal to discourage us from that experience which can otherwise be fun, magical, and awe-inspiring.  Please know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.   

Animated Films Forum Recap

On Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Madera Community College Center, the NCFA instructors participated in the Animated Films Forum. Paul Kaser served as moderator for the event, allowing the panelists to share their choices for the best animated films and to participate in a Q & A session from the audience regarding their choices and animated films. 

Below are the lists for each of the instructors who participated:

Cynthia Elliott

The panelist gave a presentation on animation in place of compiling a list.

Paul Kaser (from one to ten)
1. Gertie the Dinosaur
2. The Adventures of Prince Achmed  
3. "Night on Bald Mountain" (Fantasia) 
4. Grave of the Fireflies
5. Pinnochio  
6. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 
7. "Punch and Judy"  
8. Triplets of Belleville  
9. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?     
10. Dumbo  
 
Jay Leech (in no particular order)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The Secret of NIMH

Charlotte's Web

Watership Down

Wizards

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Toy Story

Spirited Away

Chicken Run

Gregory Ramirez (in alphabetical order)

Chicken Run

Finding Nemo

Kung Fu Panda

The Little Mermaid

The Secret of NIMH

The Simpsons Movie

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Animated Films Forum