I was going to write a long article about why “My Dog Tulip,” animated by hand by husband and wife team Paul and Sandra Fierlinger, based on the 1956 memoir by J. R. Ackerley, looks so good. Then I was sent this video review by Jim, who says it all. And he actually saw the film, so I’ll let him tell you…
I’ve mentioned before that I am not big on stories about other people and their dogs because they usually involve the dog dying. But this film looks more like a celebration. And I even want to read J. R. Ackerley’s book, which has been re-released with one of the Fierlingers’ drawings on the cover. It is available here
Right now the film is touring the country. Visit the “My Dog Tulip” website for more information.
Also, John Anderson of the New York Times recently wrote about the film, the filmmakers, and all the dog-lovers involved in the making of “My Dog Tulip” here.
And finally, note the tag line for the film: “Sometimes love really IS a bitch.”
Perfect.
