Happy Dragon Pictureshttp://www.happydragonpictures.com/Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:24:48 +0000en-USSite-Server v6.0.0-71c5d47a47edb3f0a611acbc3041a65b63a5bfd5-1 (http://www.squarespace.com)noCopyright David Rose and Happy Dragon Picturesanimation,comedy,film,sid,franklin,dvd,shelfHappy Dragon Pictures is the new creative hub for the variety of works created by David Rose. A dabbler in not only video and animation, but illustration as well. Along with enjoying original animated stories featuring lovable nerds Sid and Franklin, you can also catch the new regular web series, The DVD Shelf, a rare place on the web where movies are celebrated, not incinerated. Plus, there is so much more-- from animation to video to stunning artwork. Stop by HappyDragonPictures.com and see for yourself!The official podcast of HappyDragonPictures.comDavid A. Rosehappydragonpictures@gmail.comDavid A. RoseThe Legend Of ‘Krampus’ | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #45DVD Shelf Movie ReviewsTue, 31 Dec 2019 14:34:04 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-movie-reviews-krampus55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5e0ae40b8818570cab59f13f

In the decade’s final episode of The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews, David closes out the Christmas season with a look at the 2015 holiday-themed horror/comedy Krampus! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>The Legend Of ‘Krampus’ | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #45happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)‘A Christmas Story’ And Its Fierce Cult Following | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #44DVD Shelf Movie ReviewsTue, 24 Dec 2019 18:51:00 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-movie-reviews-a-christmas-story55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5e0a473d13bb831c9c6f0148

After already reviewing the original 1974 slasher classic Black Christmas, David returns to the filmography of its director Bob Clark to explore what is likely his most beloved film, the 1983 flop-turned-cult-classic A Christmas Story, and as a special bonus, we travel to Cleveland, Ohio to visit the actual home that was used as the Parker house in the movie, which has since been converted into a popular tourist attraction. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>‘A Christmas Story’ And Its Fierce Cult Following | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #44happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)10 MORE Christmas TV Specials | The DVD Shelf Top Spots #8DVD Shelf Top SpotsFri, 20 Dec 2019 12:33:07 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-top-spots-ten-more-christmas-tv-specials55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dfcbc209c3fb66d77561a59

It’s been many Christmases since David listed off his top ten favorite Christmas TV Specials. Now, he returns to recommend ten more specials that are worthy of adding to your Christmas marathons. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

Check out the first Christmas TV Specials countdown HERE.

David recommends:

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>10 MORE Christmas TV Specials | The DVD Shelf Top Spots #8happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Akira Kurosawa – Four Samurai Classics | The DVD Shelf Foreign Flix #30DVD Shelf Foreign FlixTue, 17 Dec 2019 11:28:50 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-foreign-flix-akira-kurosawa55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5df8baad2969387e13f149bc

In this special 30th episode of The DVD Shelf Foreign Flix, Andy explores the life and career of Akira Kurosawa, not just one of the most iconic directors to ever come out of Japan, but one of the most influential filmmakers in history! For this special presentation, he’ll also be reviewing four of Kurosawa’s most revered works of samurai cinema – Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo, and Sanjuro! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

Andy Snyder is a writer and regular contributor for Happy Dragon Pictures. He loves video games, films from all over the world, screenwriting and kittens.

]]>Akira Kurosawa – Four Samurai Classics | The DVD Shelf Foreign Flix #30happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Miracle On 34th Street | The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase #7Vintage ShowcaseFri, 06 Dec 2019 22:21:35 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-vintage-showcase-miracle-on-34th-street55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dead09020f812386614d959

In this Patreon-exclusive episode of The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase, David explores the original, beloved holiday classic Miracle On 34th Street. Check out a preview clip after the jump and become a supporter today to watch the full video!

The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase is a review series that explores classic Old Hollywood cinema produced during the first half of the 20th century, and by becoming a supporter of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf on Patreon, you’ll get exclusive access to every single Vintage Showcase episode, which you can’t get anywhere else! Support us today and you’ll also get early access to all of our new videos, plus extra bonus content! More details HERE!

Preview Clip

Watch the full video on Patreon HERE!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Miracle On 34th Street | The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase #7happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Black Christmas [1974] – The Original Holiday Slasher Classic | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #43DVD Shelf Movie ReviewsThu, 05 Dec 2019 12:46:39 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-movie-reviews-black-christmas55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5de8fb560036db4b01c52bf5

In this episode, David kicks off the holiday season with the influential 1974 slasher classic Black Christmas from director Bob Clark – yes, the same guy who would go on to direct the beloved family comedy A Christmas Story! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Black Christmas [1974] – The Original Holiday Slasher Classic | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #43happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Planes, Trains And Automobiles & Dutch – A John Hughes Thanksgiving Double Feature | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #42DVD Shelf Movie ReviewsWed, 27 Nov 2019 10:41:20 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-movie-reviews-planes-trains-automobiles-dutch55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dde51bb19e24b535fb2d58e

In this episode, David celebrates Thanksgiving with a hilarious and heartfelt double feature brought to us by the late great John Hughes – the timeless 1987 classic Planes, Trains And Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy and the lesser-known 1991 Hughes-penned comedy Dutch starring Ed O’Neill And Ethan Embry! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Planes, Trains And Automobiles & Dutch – A John Hughes Thanksgiving Double Feature | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #42happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Tim’s Vermeer [A Penn & Teller Film] – Artistic Fraud Or Tech Genius? | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #41DVD Shelf Movie ReviewsMon, 25 Nov 2019 13:28:08 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-movie-reviews-tims-vermeer55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5ddbd5f185e3643e17961354

In this episode, David explores Tim’s Vermeer, the fascinating 2013 documentary from legendary magic/comedy duo Penn & Teller that follows one man’s mission to solve a controversial mystery surrounding 17th-century Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Tim’s Vermeer [A Penn & Teller Film] – Artistic Fraud Or Tech Genius? | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #41happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Drawing ‘Winnebago Man’ | Creating A New Title Card #4Creating A New Title CardSat, 16 Nov 2019 00:34:06 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/creating-a-new-title-card-winnebago-man55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dce4185f32fbf67e4eff1c9

In this installment of Creating A New Title Card, David takes you through the step-by-step process of creating a brand-new hand-drawn title card illustration for Episode 4 of The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews, a look at the 2009 documentary Winnebago Man, which was originally produced in 2011. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

The DVD Shelf Presents Creating A New Title Card is an ongoing project that takes the original title card artwork from almost every back-catalog episode within the ever-growing DVD Shelf Universe and gives them a drastic and much-needed face-lift. You can find the original review video right HERE.

This finished illustration is available as a digital download exclusively for supporters of our Patreon campaign. Become a patron today to grab your own copy of this new artwork, plus the original version, along with plenty of other bonus content!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Drawing ‘Winnebago Man’ | Creating A New Title Card #4happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)‘Salesman’ – Making A Profit Being A Prophet | The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase #6Vintage ShowcaseThu, 14 Nov 2019 18:07:42 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-vintage-showcase-salesman55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dcce9fb5e8fe70bce1e4b16

In this Patreon-exclusive episode of The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase, David recommends Salesman, the 1968 Maysles brothers documentary that follows the isolated lives and exhaustive careers of four door-to-door bible salesmen. Check out a preview clip after the jump and become a supporter today to watch the full video!

The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase is a review series that explores classic Old Hollywood cinema produced during the first half of the 20th century, and by becoming a supporter of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf on Patreon, you’ll get exclusive access to every single Vintage Showcase episode, which you can’t get anywhere else! Support us today and you’ll also get early access to all of our new videos, plus extra bonus content! More details HERE!

Preview Clip

Watch the full video on Patreon HERE!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>‘Salesman’ – Making A Profit Being A Prophet | The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase #6happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Winnebago Man - Ten Years Later | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #16DVD Shelf Short CutsWed, 13 Nov 2019 17:56:17 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-short-cuts-episode-1655cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dcbaaf43c02be70585438e9

It’s been ten years since the release of the hilarious and heartwarming 2009 documentary Winnebago Man starring accidental YouTube star Jack Rebney and filmmaker Ben Steinbauer. So where are they now? Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

This is an episode of The DVD Shelf Short Cuts, which are highlights taken from older DVD Shelf review videos with remastered picture (and sometimes audio) and brand-new pop-up trivia boxes. The full episode this segment was taken from was originally produced in 2011 and can be found HERE.

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Winnebago Man - Ten Years Later | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #16happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Winnebago Man - The Hilarious Documentary About An Early YouTube Sensation | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #15DVD Shelf Short CutsMon, 11 Nov 2019 18:30:08 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-short-cuts-episode-1555cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dc9a76dca8a5b18e4a51b9b

In this episode, David recommends Winnebago Man, the 2009 documentary that introduced us to the man behind the infamous Winnebago Man viral video from YouTube’s early years. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

This is an episode of The DVD Shelf Short Cuts, which are highlights taken from older DVD Shelf review videos with remastered picture (and sometimes audio) and brand-new pop-up trivia boxes. The full episode this segment was taken from was originally produced in 2011 and can be found HERE.

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Winnebago Man - The Hilarious Documentary About An Early YouTube Sensation | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #15happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)We’re Talking THE THING From Another World [And John Carpenter’s Remake Too!] | The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase #5Vintage ShowcaseThu, 31 Oct 2019 14:42:37 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-vintage-showcase-the-thing-from-another-world55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5dbaf1aabec27c43e1e750a2

In this Patreon-exclusive episode of The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase, David encounters The Thing From Another World, the iconic 1951 sci-fi thriller that became a genre benchmark and also influenced John Carpenter’s masterful 1982 remake. Check out a preview clip after the jump and become a supporter today to watch the full video!

The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase is a review series that explores classic Old Hollywood cinema produced during the first half of the 20th century, and by becoming a supporter of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf on Patreon, you’ll get exclusive access to every single Vintage Showcase episode, which you can’t get anywhere else! Support us today and you’ll also get early access to all of our new videos, plus extra bonus content! More details HERE!

Preview Clip

Watch the full video on Patreon HERE!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>We’re Talking THE THING From Another World [And John Carpenter’s Remake Too!] | The DVD Shelf Vintage Showcase #5happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)WNUF Halloween Special & Ghostwatch – VHS Double Feature | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #40DVD Shelf Movie ReviewsWed, 30 Oct 2019 14:39:21 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-movie-reviews-wnuf-halloween-special-ghostwatch55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5db90af7e0b9a73ece2f6387

To celebrate the 40th episode of The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews, David goes retro with a vintage-style VHS found-footage double feature starting with the 2013 independent horror/comedy WNUF Halloween Special and following it up with the notorious 1992 British made-for-TV movie Ghostwatch! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>WNUF Halloween Special & Ghostwatch – VHS Double Feature | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #40happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)The Loved Ones | The DVD Shelf Foreign Flix #29DVD Shelf Foreign FlixFri, 25 Oct 2019 11:50:12 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-foreign-flix-the-loved-ones55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5db258da7bf5eb79222360ab

In this episode, Andy explores the 2009 Australian thriller The Loved Ones! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

Andy Snyder is a writer and regular contributor for Happy Dragon Pictures. He loves video games, films from all over the world, screenwriting and kittens.

]]>The Loved Ones | The DVD Shelf Foreign Flix #29happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Big Trouble In Little China | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #39DVD Shelf Movie ReviewsWed, 23 Oct 2019 12:29:39 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-movie-reviews-big-trouble-in-little-china55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5db046ca601361685ec6ed71

In this episode, David explores John Carpenter’s 1986 fantasy comedy adventure Big Trouble In Little China starring Kurt Russell! Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Big Trouble In Little China | The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews #39happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)Drawing ‘They Live’ | Creating A New Title Card #3Creating A New Title CardFri, 18 Oct 2019 18:50:03 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/creating-a-new-title-card-they-live55cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5daa07d848d98336e0e45ee9

In this installment of Creating A New Title Card, David takes you through the step-by-step process of creating a brand-new hand-drawn title card illustration for Episode 3 of The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews, a look at John Carpenter’s 1988 sci-fi thriller They Live, which was originally produced in 2011. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

The DVD Shelf Presents Creating A New Title Card is an ongoing project that takes the original title card artwork from almost every back-catalog episode within the ever-growing DVD Shelf Universe and gives them a drastic and much-needed face-lift. You can find the original review video right HERE.

This finished illustration is available as a digital download exclusively for supporters of our Patreon campaign. Become a patron today to grab your own copy of this new artwork, plus the original version, along with plenty of other bonus content!

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>Drawing ‘They Live’ | Creating A New Title Card #3happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)John Carpenter's '90s Movies And Lasting Legacy | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #14DVD Shelf Short CutsThu, 17 Oct 2019 20:57:31 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-short-cuts-episode-1455cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5da8d527a7874d5244db1753

In this episode, David briefly recounts the movies directed by John Carpenter during the ‘90s and reinforces what makes him continue to be such an influential filmmaker. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

This is an episode of The DVD Shelf Short Cuts, which are highlights taken from older DVD Shelf review videos with remastered picture (and sometimes audio) and brand-new pop-up trivia boxes. The full episode this segment was taken from was originally produced in 2011 and can be found HERE.

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>John Carpenter's '90s Movies And Lasting Legacy | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #14happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)John Carpenter's ‘They Live’: Politics And Aliens | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #13DVD Shelf Short CutsWed, 16 Oct 2019 12:09:50 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-short-cuts-episode-1355cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5da707d293cbcb191ef54837

In this episode, David briefly explores how the science fiction behind John Carpenter’s 1988 cult classic They Live is used to comment on ‘80s-era politics. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

This is an episode of The DVD Shelf Short Cuts, which are highlights taken from older DVD Shelf review videos with remastered picture (and sometimes audio) and brand-new pop-up trivia boxes. The full episode this segment was taken from was originally produced in 2011 and can be found HERE.

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>John Carpenter's ‘They Live’: Politics And Aliens | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #13happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)John Carpenter's ‘They Live’ In Pop Culture | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #12DVD Shelf Short CutsTue, 15 Oct 2019 12:40:30 +0000http://www.happydragonpictures.com/home/the-dvd-shelf-short-cuts-episode-1255cee0fce4b0c22f9be1b4ab:55cee147e4b070e195b7e7b3:5da5bda1580a0a1799607f65

In this episode, David explores the effects John Carpenter’s 1988 sci-fi thriller They Live has had on popular culture as its cult status has grown exponentially over the past three decades. Check out the video after the jump and make sure to leave a comment!

This is an episode of The DVD Shelf Short Cuts, which are highlights taken from older DVD Shelf review videos with remastered picture (and sometimes audio) and brand-new pop-up trivia boxes. The full episode this segment was taken from was originally produced in 2011 and can be found HERE.

David Rose is the creator of Happy Dragon Pictures and The DVD Shelf. He’s an illustrator, animator, videographer and aspiring billionaire/crimefighter…but still needs more training.

]]>John Carpenter's ‘They Live’ In Pop Culture | The DVD Shelf Short Cuts #12happydragonpictures@gmail.com (David A. Rose)