Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton(1989)

Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton is a collection of animated shorts that established Bill Plympton as a singular voice in animation. Spanning 1985 to 1991, these films—ranging from 15-second bursts to longer pieces—showcase his distinctive hand-drawn style and surreal humor. "Your Face" earned an Academy Award nomination in 1987, while other standouts like "25 Ways to Quit Smoking" and MTV shorts reveal Plympton's gift for absurdist comedy and inventive visual storytelling. These early works capture the animator at his most playful and experimental, proving that his brief, off-the-wall shorts better demonstrate his talents than his later feature films. Essential viewing for animation enthusiasts.