Comments on: Frank Frazetta’s Funny Animal Comics

By: Scott Allen

Scott Allen — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:32:17 +0000

Well I walked in to it with having very little knowledge of Frazetta, and walked away satisfied and enlightened. Sure some interviews aren’t the best, and I get the point that Frazetta was an athlete, but if you have a netflix acct and looking for another documentary of an artist, its worth checking out.
Books are the best bet, I agree.

By: Gerry Mooney

Gerry Mooney — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:25:21 +0000

Nice writeup, Charley. I knew Frazetta had assisted Al Capp on “Lil Abner” for many years but I’d never seen his funny animal work. He did everything with with such class and flair, all the while making it look totally effortless.

Parts of “Painting With Fire” were taped at the grand opening of the Frazetta museum in East Stroudsburg, PA, which I attented. You can see my back for half a second in one shot! At least I think it was me.

By: Loomis

Loomis — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:36:10 +0000

Stay far away from Painting with Fire!!! That has to be one of the most poorly produced, incoherent and random documentaries ever made. Interviews are so terribly framed it will drive you crazy. Can someone explain why the interview with John Buscema had him appear as if he was three feet tall?
The documentary was so amateurish it borders on being an insult to Mr. Frazetta. The whole movie looks like it was produced by some high school seniors as a class project.
Either wait for it to appear on IFC again or download it â€“ donâ€™t pay one cent for this documentary. Youâ€™re better off buying any of the Frazetta art books for a more through look at his career.
Stay far away from this movie!!!!!

By: Scott Allen

Scott Allen — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:56:49 +0000

For those of you that want more information on Frazetta’s career, I strongly recommend “Painting with Fire” a documentary about Frazetta’s life. This film is rich in information and provides a shocking “twist” in the end that enlightens your appreciation for the artist.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:26 +0000

Ha!

I had no idea Frazetta did cartoons. His fantasy work is breathtaking, and makes a lot of similar stuff pale by comparison. These days it seems like any wannabe writer can “draw” a comic, but it’s easy to see how being a talented artist is important.