The Last Unicorn

The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation

Jodi and Philip discuss 'The Last Unicorn' (1982) from Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment. Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, the animation was primary completed by Topcraft in Japan, which would later be acquired by Studio Ghibli. A majestic and mysterious unicorn inhabits and enchanted forest, but overhears that she may be the only remaining unicorn. Following a tip from an eccentric butterfly, the unicorn sets out in search of the Red Bull, said to have been responsible for the unicorns' disappearance. The unicorn's journey brings her into contact with an assortment of characters, including companions such as the enigmatic Schmendrick the magician and Molly the forest-dweller. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. instagram.com/jodipolasky, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com