Show #73: The Secret Of Kells

It's a secret within a secret! A national treasure about a national treasure! It could only be The Secret of Kells!

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A true showcase for the talent of the Irish animation industry (along with France and Belgium) The Secret of Kells is a fantastical, serene and beautiful imagining of the creation of one of Ireland's most famous artworks. Taking inspiration from the Book of Kells itself Cartoon Saloon bring its intricately illuminated contents to life in a paean to the nature and importance of art and how it brings hope and happiness into a world that can be dark and frightening. And not once do we mention it was nominated for an Oscar!

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Art imitating life

Old gods

Attack on Kells

Show #31: Treachery Of The Gods!

It's been a long voyage among cartoons new and old and to get the next leg of our journey off to a great start we delve into the extraterrestrial epic that is Ulysses 31!

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A science fiction retelling of the story of Odysseus, Ulysses 31 updates the content and themes of Homer's epic poem wonderfully. It is mysterious and full of high adventure yet also laced with a profound melancholy that one does not often see in cartoons nowadays. Excellent design work and a soaring soundtrack make up for the show's few shortcomings, most notably the performances of the English dub cast. Our luck with revisiting 1980s nostalgia properties holds yet again!

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A hero for all eras

A bunch of jerks

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