Originally posted at the DL August 2015
Well let's start with the obvious.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Superman the Animated Series (Volume 1)
Originally posted at the DL July 2015
Hello again D.. wait.
oh? Good, good.
Hello again D.. wait.
oh? Good, good.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Young Justice
Originally posted at the DL July 2015
Usually these sorts of shows are either a) awesome or b) uneven. Young Justice presents us a new overall quality to assign our superhero action shows, muddled. From start to finish, this season has a very consistent feel of trying to do things that play against its strengths and weaken what the show could have been.
Usually these sorts of shows are either a) awesome or b) uneven. Young Justice presents us a new overall quality to assign our superhero action shows, muddled. From start to finish, this season has a very consistent feel of trying to do things that play against its strengths and weaken what the show could have been.
Friday, February 24, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Teen Titans (Season 1)
Originally posted at the DL July 2015
Hello again D- ah, wait, sorry. For some reason this series gives Bruce Timm a producer credit but does not, in fact, adopt the DCAU canon. Weird.
Hello again D- ah, wait, sorry. For some reason this series gives Bruce Timm a producer credit but does not, in fact, adopt the DCAU canon. Weird.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Tiny Toon Adventures (Season 1, Volume 1)
Originally posted at the DL June 2015
I have seen the face of God, and yea it was good.
I have seen the face of God, and yea it was good.
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| Pictured: God |
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [2012] (Season 1)
Originally posted at the DL June 2015
Strange show. There's a reasonable amount of competent writing, reasonable level of continuity, and it's pretty clear watching the show that... whoever is doing most of this are big fans of the original cartoon who are determined to bring as much of its characters, concepts, etc as possible without sacrificing credibility to this show. But... for most of the season's run there's just no emotional resonance to it whatsoever for me. I watched like 19 episodes in and had any meaningful response (that is, something besides "eh", "'salright", or "that wasn't very good") to ONE episodes in that time (The Gauntlet, ie "the turtles fail their objective and then Shredder stomps the lot of them out of nowhere").
Strange show. There's a reasonable amount of competent writing, reasonable level of continuity, and it's pretty clear watching the show that... whoever is doing most of this are big fans of the original cartoon who are determined to bring as much of its characters, concepts, etc as possible without sacrificing credibility to this show. But... for most of the season's run there's just no emotional resonance to it whatsoever for me. I watched like 19 episodes in and had any meaningful response (that is, something besides "eh", "'salright", or "that wasn't very good") to ONE episodes in that time (The Gauntlet, ie "the turtles fail their objective and then Shredder stomps the lot of them out of nowhere").
Monday, February 20, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Inside Out
Originally posted at the DL June 2015
*squeeee* omygodohmygod PIXAR IS DOING SOMETHING THAT FEELS LIKE PIXAR AND NOT LOW RENT DISNEY
*squeeee* omygodohmygod PIXAR IS DOING SOMETHING THAT FEELS LIKE PIXAR AND NOT LOW RENT DISNEY
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Avatar the Last Airbender (Book 3: Fire)
Originally posted at the DL June 2015
So last time we noted that Book 2 was probably the most consistent part of Avatar. This phrasing was always meant to preface that I was going to call Book 3 the best season. I have since decided I may have been in error; while Book 2 undeniably is better at having a consistent narrative running through the entire season, the weaker episodes of Book 3 are considerably less weak upon reviewing than my memory credited them. And as such the season as a whole is quite incredible because you have a pretty good beginning followed by, starting a Day of Black Sun, basically the most amazing run of television we've yet covered.
So last time we noted that Book 2 was probably the most consistent part of Avatar. This phrasing was always meant to preface that I was going to call Book 3 the best season. I have since decided I may have been in error; while Book 2 undeniably is better at having a consistent narrative running through the entire season, the weaker episodes of Book 3 are considerably less weak upon reviewing than my memory credited them. And as such the season as a whole is quite incredible because you have a pretty good beginning followed by, starting a Day of Black Sun, basically the most amazing run of television we've yet covered.
Nothing can possibly go wrong (Part 3: The Rest)
So funny thing. When I started this… god, was that 3 weeks and change ago? I had figured I’d talk about the cross section of Immigration and Welfare. But y’know what, basically all things Immigration related come down to a fact and knowledge gap. Unless you’re in a step by step dialog with someone, the conversation needed to sway them on the matter looks incredibly lopsided and strawman-ish, because basically you have to posit every response, then say
“Why do you believe that?”
“Why do you believe that?”
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Mike Judge's Beavis and Butthead (Volume 4/Season 8)
Originally posted at the DL June 2015
hehheh hehheh
hehheh hehheh
Friday, February 17, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Avatar: The Last Airbender (Book 2: Earth)
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
"It's time to ask yourself the big questions. Who are you, and what do you want!"
"It's time to ask yourself the big questions. Who are you, and what do you want!"
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Daria: Is It College Yet?
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
You're standing on my neck.*
You're standing on my neck.*
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Daria (Season 5)
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
Yeah this is my favorite season. The hatemail from Daria fandom will be arriving any day I'm sure.
Yeah this is my favorite season. The hatemail from Daria fandom will be arriving any day I'm sure.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Daria: Is It Fall Yet?
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
Alternately titled "8 or whatever short tales about Lawndale". Because there isn't really a plot here, but a series of character vignettes.
Alternately titled "8 or whatever short tales about Lawndale". Because there isn't really a plot here, but a series of character vignettes.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Daria (Season 4)
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
If I'm wrong please correct.
Also the theme of this season.
If I'm wrong please correct.
Also the theme of this season.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
Cartoon Corner- The Lego Batman Movie
The movie Joel Schumacher was trying the make but lacked the talent to pull off.
Before we go further, I should probably emphasize a few things since this is both the first new post I’ve done in months and also the first time I’ve covered anything new since expanding to the blogspace. These are largely written on the assumption you’re familiar with the work in question. Less review and more editorial or retrospective.
Which is to say: be warned that I do tend to talk about specific scenes or plot resolutions if they help me explain a particular observation or emphasize the theme or atmosphere of the thing. If you’re here for the thumbs up/down, it’s good, go watch.
Before we go further, I should probably emphasize a few things since this is both the first new post I’ve done in months and also the first time I’ve covered anything new since expanding to the blogspace. These are largely written on the assumption you’re familiar with the work in question. Less review and more editorial or retrospective.
Which is to say: be warned that I do tend to talk about specific scenes or plot resolutions if they help me explain a particular observation or emphasize the theme or atmosphere of the thing. If you’re here for the thumbs up/down, it’s good, go watch.
Cartoon Corner- Avatar the Last Airbender (Book 1: Water)
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
Then everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked...
Then everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked...
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Daria (Season 2)
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
Mmm. So the thrust of season 2 is setting the stage for the deconstruction of Daria's worldview. The previous set was largely establishing who she and her family were, while her we're slowly fleshing out the closest supporting cast members (Brittany, Kevin, Jodie, the Fashion Club, the teachers). Which in turn slowly puts to lie the cynicism that makes up Daria's headspace, because these disparate people are on the whole decent folk who consider he a friend, despite Daria's unwillingness to give them any credit. Most of the focus episodes for her crush on Trent are in this season as well, showing the first major chink in her armor (along with The New Kid, which is basically that whole subplot condensed into an episode). Add to that Gifted, where Daria sees the far extreme of herself and how it's no better than anything else, and a shocking number of pieces are in play for big shifts in the show.
Mmm. So the thrust of season 2 is setting the stage for the deconstruction of Daria's worldview. The previous set was largely establishing who she and her family were, while her we're slowly fleshing out the closest supporting cast members (Brittany, Kevin, Jodie, the Fashion Club, the teachers). Which in turn slowly puts to lie the cynicism that makes up Daria's headspace, because these disparate people are on the whole decent folk who consider he a friend, despite Daria's unwillingness to give them any credit. Most of the focus episodes for her crush on Trent are in this season as well, showing the first major chink in her armor (along with The New Kid, which is basically that whole subplot condensed into an episode). Add to that Gifted, where Daria sees the far extreme of herself and how it's no better than anything else, and a shocking number of pieces are in play for big shifts in the show.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Daria (Season 1)
Originally posted at the DL May 2015
Hurray for clear season markers on the full series set of like 60 episodes.
Hurray for clear season markers on the full series set of like 60 episodes.
Monday, February 6, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Adventure Time (Season 1)
Originally posted May 2015 at the DL
So Season 1 doesn't really have much rhyme or reason to the way it's arranged (it's there, but ignoreable, I should say), and is focused on basically establishing the identities of the main cast. So instead we're going to talk about the question presented: why do people like this show.
So Season 1 doesn't really have much rhyme or reason to the way it's arranged (it's there, but ignoreable, I should say), and is focused on basically establishing the identities of the main cast. So instead we're going to talk about the question presented: why do people like this show.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Season 1)
Originally posted at the DL April 2015
So the show has been billed as basically the Silver Age with modern VA work. Far as I know they more or less deliver on that.
So the show has been billed as basically the Silver Age with modern VA work. Far as I know they more or less deliver on that.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Season 4)
Originally posted at the DL April 2015
Season 4, ie the one that pissed off the fanboys with Princesses. But fuck those guys. So instead, Season 4! ie the one where the show fully shifts into predominantly continuity based storytelling with occasional slice of life rather than the other way around. While for this show it was either that or start focusing way more on non-main characters at this stage in the game, it is nice to see such transitions. The other major distinguishing mark of this season is that when it decided to go shonen, it went full on Dragon Ball Z which is honestly pretty amazing, but that's just me.
Season 4, ie the one that pissed off the fanboys with Princesses. But fuck those guys. So instead, Season 4! ie the one where the show fully shifts into predominantly continuity based storytelling with occasional slice of life rather than the other way around. While for this show it was either that or start focusing way more on non-main characters at this stage in the game, it is nice to see such transitions. The other major distinguishing mark of this season is that when it decided to go shonen, it went full on Dragon Ball Z which is honestly pretty amazing, but that's just me.
Friday, February 3, 2017
Cartoon Corner- Justice League Unlimited (Season 1)
Originally posted at the DL April 2015
I basically go by sets for these breakdowns, so JLU Season 1 encompasses what the internet tells me is actually two seasons, which DOES fit with how the season shakes down. I gave definite consideration to following that just to give myself a second best episode vote, buuut I guess I should just follow the pattern I have.
I basically go by sets for these breakdowns, so JLU Season 1 encompasses what the internet tells me is actually two seasons, which DOES fit with how the season shakes down. I gave definite consideration to following that just to give myself a second best episode vote, buuut I guess I should just follow the pattern I have.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Cartoon Corner- My Little Pony Equestria Girls
Originally posted at the DL April 2015
And so we come to My Little Barbie.
And so we come to My Little Barbie.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Nothing can possibly go wrong (Part 2- Guns)
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
Much has been made of the exact wording and even the punctuation of this sentence. But that doesn't mean too much- that's how lawyers work, the exact wording of a thing is the material of your trade there.
Much has been made of the exact wording and even the punctuation of this sentence. But that doesn't mean too much- that's how lawyers work, the exact wording of a thing is the material of your trade there.
Cartoon Corner- My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks
Originally posted at the DL April 2015
Hello my little barbie. But we'll save that rant for the original EQ. Anyway, welcome again to Canterlot High, Equestria's dumping ground for dangerous magical beings who we're totally pretty sure will lose their magic in human land. But hey, if we had a magic mirror to another realm we'd probably dump nuclear waste into it, so "mostly non magical land that will de-power our magical foes" is relatively responsible.
Hello my little barbie. But we'll save that rant for the original EQ. Anyway, welcome again to Canterlot High, Equestria's dumping ground for dangerous magical beings who we're totally pretty sure will lose their magic in human land. But hey, if we had a magic mirror to another realm we'd probably dump nuclear waste into it, so "mostly non magical land that will de-power our magical foes" is relatively responsible.
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