Episode 132: WIZARDS
From CELLULOID CEMETERY by Mark Bessenger
April 10, 2026 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 132
About this episode
Mark Bessenger and guest David McMahon discuss the themes and animation of Ralph Bakshi's 1977 film WIZARDS.
Send us Fan Mail A million years into the future, technology is evil, magic is good and fear still fuels wars. Join actor David McMahon and me as we talk about the hippy themes and trippy animation of Ralph Bakshi in 1977's animated (but kind of forgotten) classic WIZARDS! Theme by Rossano Galante. Artwork by JT Seaton. WARNING: Peace and Love and Spoilers!! ©2026 Thrillsville Productions
People in this episode
Host: Mark Bessenger
Guest: David McMahon
Topics covered
- animation
- Ralph Bakshi
- hippy themes
- technology vs magic
- film analysis
Keywords
- WIZARDS
- Ralph Bakshi
- animation
- film analysis
- 1977
- hippy themes
- technology
- magic
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thrillsville Productions
Books & works: WIZARDS
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