Olive the Other Reindeer

Joelle said in the early morning on December 19, 2007

I’ll make this quick, as I am working my tuchus off to finish a project and shut down the office, so that we can be ready for our close-up on the Derek and Romaine Show this afternoon.  OK, so it’s not a close-up, it’s a conference call, but we’ll take it!  Find us on Sirius Channel 109 at 7:30 EST for those tuning in.

The other night I watched Olive the Other Reindeer for the first time.  How did I miss this before?  I love the name Olive for a dog, always have… and her friend Martini the Penguin?  SO. CUTE.  I thought the illustration/animation was fantastic and I love the modern spin on such a vintage style. Their clever use of screwed up Christmas songs for character names was fabulous. Plus, who doesn’t love a heartwarming children’s story that includes a leather daddy reindeer and a bar at the North Pole?  Hey, I learned to make a Manhattan when I was 6 and I turned out OK, right?  ... RIGHT?

I ran out to Target to see if I could find it, but they didn’t have it in stock. If you haven’t seen it, you really should. I’m bummed I went this long without seeing it.  Drew Barrymore’s voice is perfect for Olive, but I think Martini (Joe Pantoliano) was my favorite.  Dan Castellaneta did a great job on the evil, mustache-twirling Postman.  Homer would be proud.

Anyway, I loved it. cheese 

Canada
Picture of Virginia on December 19, 2007 at 8:35am
Cocktail: cosmo

We’ve watched it every year since it came out...it has become one of our holiday traditions...along with A Christmas Story.

United States
Picture of Deltus Deltus on December 19, 2007 at 11:10am

Get a recording of your and Kathy’s call on that show, okay?

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Picture of Trish Trish on December 19, 2007 at 12:24pm
from Panama City Beach, FL

I haven’t seen this movie in a while, but I’m glad you reminded me of it. 

And I SO wish a 6 year old would make me a Manhattan.  That would be freaking awesome.

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Picture of Christine on December 19, 2007 at 1:15pm
from socal

J.otto Seibold is an awesome illustrator. His books are fabulous and I highly recommend Mr. Lunch. http://www.jottodotcom.com/

He has some great collectible prints you would love, Joelle. His style is right up your alley, I think!

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Picture of Mindy Mindy on December 21, 2007 at 9:38am
from Bay Area

I’ve been quoting this movie for years! And no one ever got it. I’m always telling my kids, “I’m watching you, penguin.”

I love the Tim Meadows character, Richard Stands, not to be outdone by Michael Stipe’s Schnitzel, the flightless reindeer.

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