Felix sets off on a whimsical adventure to Japan, where he encounters a series of surreal cultural gags, strange customs, and imaginative transformations..
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If you have about seven minutes and want to see a cat's tail turn into a literal boat, you should probably watch Japanicky. It’s a 1924 Felix the Cat short that feels like it was drawn by someone who hadn't slept in three days. It’s great for anyone who likes that old 'rubber hose' style of animation where characters ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Otto Messmer

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"If you have about seven minutes and want to see a cat's tail turn into a literal boat, you should probably watch Japanicky. It’s a 1924 Felix the Cat short that feels like it was drawn by someone who hadn't slept in three days. It’s great for anyone who likes that old 'rubber hose' style of animation where characters are made of jelly. If you need a plot that actually makes sense or high-definition visuals, you’re going to hate this. The whole thing starts with Felix just deciding he needs to ..."

