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  8/14/01 BMacCameron Woughf! 8/7/01 Mike Penney This is the best short story I have ever seen on TV or even read anywhere.MORE! MORE!Dogs are not equal to people; sometimes they are better.At least you can have a relationship with them without politics... children are OK too... now, if we could get rid of screwed up adults.... 6/18/01 gerry and m.e. renchy This is, in our opinion, THE BEST program we have seen on PBS in SO very,very long. Paul Fierlinger is a most insightful man! His lesson onconnecting with animals and nature, as a passionate joy, a tool tonavigate through life, and as a means of survival, should be shown (andtaught) to EVERY school child in America, as well as many adults whosurely would benefit from his genius! The animation is just deligtful,and so in keeping with the art of animation from the past. Hissensitivity to all of the inhabitants of this earth is so refreshing! There are many, many of us out there that share in this view, and ourvoices are seldom heard in this day and age of putting the dollar beforethe needs of the people. And, on a personal level, it warms our heart tosee that someone can tap right into our passion of sharing our lives withour dogs. Anyone who lives their life with a dog as a family member willfind themselves shedding a tear, or two, while viewing this joyful piece! THANK YOU Paul and Sandra! 6/14/01 David Levy It touched my soul. If you love dogs, you can't miss this film! 6/12/01 David Levy <dlevy@freeway.net> Charlevoix Michigan It touched my soul. If you love dogs, you can't miss this film! 5/21/01 Douglas Sutherland I had a dream last night (5-17-01). An animated cartoon dream about a manliving in siberia with his dog, who escape through a wall into a veryamerican looking dance club. I was very enchanted by these images - afunny and wonderful dream - i woke up laughing. I noticed particularlyabout the scenes in the cartoon dream that they moved from very roughsketch-like images, almost as if a child had drawn them, to very colorfulimages that just burst out at the viewer, and then back again to thesketchy style. Now I am laying here on the floor watching pbs and I land on Mr.Fierlinger's film about dogs. After I watch the show, entranced, I realizethe absolute similarities between his art and story and that which I haddreamed. I had a premonition of watching this film. I don't know what thismeans. I think it means I should return to my past love and begin doingart again, but I'm not sure. I know it means something I wish I knew. I guess it goes without my saying that I really enjoyed Mr Fierlinger'sfilm. 5/8/01 Paul Lelcair Ottawa, Ontario Canada It was really heart warming to hear a man's struggle with life, yet kepthis chin up in a world that seemed so unfair! I learned a great dealabout dogs, about people and most importantly about life... I want to thank Paul for taking the time to enlighten our hearts and mindswith his memories... Paul Leclair 5/8/01 Maryland Mark WONDERFUL ! SIMPLY WONDERFUL WORKI have never purchased a video in my life, however I have just orderedSLWAD. I am very happy to support Mr Fierlingers work. I hope we can expect newworks in the not to distant future !Carry on PF, the world is a better place for your works. Thank you ! M 4/30/01 Barb 'n Yogi Thanks, Mr. Fierlinger, for the most warm and humane film about your dogsand their lives shared with you. I also believe that dogs and their"forever" owners share a special bond, but have never heard it expressedin the way that you do in "Still Life." Anyone who isn't a dog owner/doglover who watched that film can't help but be moved! Thanks, too, forrescuing and homing all those dogs and the wonderful care you providedthem. The only part I found hard to take was when you euthanized your dogat home because he couldn't emigrate to the U.S.-- was that the onlyalternative? 4/23/01 I really liked your animated short and would like to buy the video if/whenit is available. Yes, there is definitely a telepathic communicationbetween humans and dogs. Dangerous dogs are so because of how they are treated/trained. However, Ido feel the breeding of some breeds should be curtailed.I liked the drawing style of Paul Fierlinger. 4/10/01 Janet L. Thank you, Mr Fierlinger, for the most imaginative and beautiful piece of animation I've seen in years. The characterizations of dogs and people are funny and poignant. The pop therapist and her out-of-control dog are perfect. And the "Molly Molly" woman really reminds me of the way I am with my kids. They probably won't come, but at least they know where I am. It was a thrill to see the bridge in Prague, and deepened my understanding of what life must have been like there. I went in 1986, but as a tourist, and found it lovely and exotic. But I can now see the kind of stuck-ness that would have been part of living there. 4/9/01 Liz Wittemer It was late at night, the news had just gone off the air and I was looking for something other than late night talk. I had no idea that something of this value and quality was being shown. I have taken many film classes at ASU and find this film an original and very creative work of art in many areas. I do plan to purchase this film on video for my collection. 4/5/01 Dale and Dave Cox Thank you for this venue to respond to your film. Contact with producers or filmmakers generally seems too distant and difficult to address. We were very impressed to read the number of positive responses in the "bark back". We have recently viewed the Fierlingers' film "Still Life with Animated Dogs". We work in the animation industry and have admired many of their earlier works at various animation festivals over the years. What a gem of a film this is, mature and human and touching and funny without the syrup. 4/4/01 Maggie To Cornelius,I had a Rotweiller for 12 years. He was a loving pet and good with kids. My sister also has a super-affectionate Rotweiller. These dogs are fine in cities. They adapt to city life better than some other dogs such as Labrador retrievers which are bred to hunt and who love to run and be near water. The key factor is the owner. Rotweillers need LOTS of training, exercise and affection. Rottweillers are not bred to be fighting animals and they are not naturally vicious. At one time they were used to pull carts and they are competent herding dogs. Because of their size and strength, they make good guard dogs, often because their presence can stop trouble before it starts. A well-trained, confident Rotweiller is a calm, stable dog and no threat to anyone. You are right about one thing. Any untrained dog is a nuisance and if the dog is quite large, it can be a menace. 4/3/01 Your story was one of the most tender stories I have expereinced - it reachedinto some the deepest connections I have felt with my life of dogs. thank youfor sharing this with us. i am going to order it and share it with my friends! |
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