Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story - DVD

Happy Happy Joy Joy The Ren & Stimpy Story - In the early 1990s, the animated show Ren & Stimpy broke ratings records and was a touchstone for a generation of fans and artists. Creator John Kricfalusi was celebrated as a visionary, but even though his personality suffused the show, dozens of artists and network executives were just as responsible for the show's meteoric rise. As Kricfalusi's worst impulses were let loose at the workplace and new allegations about even more disturbing behavior have surfaced, his reputation now threatens to taint the show forever. With clips recognizable to any Ren & Stimpy fan and interviews with Kricfalusi and his fellow creators whose work has been both elevated and denigrated by their connection to him, this film is a complex look at a show that influenced the history of television, animation, and comedy. More than a celebration, this film forces us to consider the role of media creators and how we reckon with the reality of who they are versus what we see on the screen.

What eeez it, man? It's hot-tempered Chihuahua Ren Höek and his moronic feline pal Stimpson J. Cat, along with loads of kitty litter, rubber nipples, and unwashed lederhosen, in creator John Kricfalusi's innovative, influential, and anarchistic animated series that first debuted on Nickelodeon in 1991. Along with Ren and Stimpy, you'll also encounter such unforgettable characters as Mr. Horse, Powdered Toast Man, Muddy Mudskipper, George Liquor, American, and more. Voiced by Kricfalusi, Billy West, Cheryl Chase, Bob Camp, and Gary Owens.52 episodes on 9 discs. 19 2/3 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary on selected episodes; featurette; image gallery; more.

Enter the colorful world of Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Patricia Field, savvy retailer and costume designer behind S*x and the City, Emily in Paris, Ugly Betty, and The Devil Wears Prada. A queer, first-generation Greek-American, this fiery redhead defied the odds to become a fashion icon. Features interviews with Kim Cattrall, Lily Collins, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael Urie, Vanessa Williams, and more.