Sunday, July 31, 2011
July 31st Update
I spent the last week packing, and yesterday moving in to my new apartment. It is awesome here. I'm using my nice TV and Wii in combo with Netflix to catch up on a ton of shows. Right now I'm almost done with Joss Whedon's newest show Dollhouse. I would say it is his worst show so far (no humor and the main actress has little range), but it is still an interesting and above average TV show.Today I'll be going to Bat-Comics, this cool comic shop in town that I hear is amazing. Besides that things are boring...now. I'll post again with a review of something within the week. Later.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
July 26th Update
Barely anything here. Beat the main quest of Fallout 3 finally. FYI, will no longer post about boring days. Deal? Deal.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
July 25th Update
Nothing much happened yesterday, except for going to the dentist. I currently have braces on, and will be getting them off on August 17th. My mom thought it would be a good idea for a dentist appointment to clean my teeth. I could go on and on with a tirade about dentist drills, but I'll just say it was unpleasant. I have sensitive teeth.
Right now I'm starting on Genshiken 2, so expect a review when I'm done with it. I also started reading the Marvel classic The Secret Wars from way back in the day. Enjoying it so far. Later.
Right now I'm starting on Genshiken 2, so expect a review when I'm done with it. I also started reading the Marvel classic The Secret Wars from way back in the day. Enjoying it so far. Later.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The Last Airbender Review
This review is a response to a person on Netflix's site who highly reviewed The Last Airbender, and was seen as "helpful" to many.
I have seen a 5-star review of this movie here on Netflix that many have found helpful, and in the words of Samuel L. Jackson, "Oh so you're finished then. Well allow me to retort."
I do not have a problem with Zuko's reveal of being the Blue Spirit done too early or Aang being betrayed. I don't have a problem with what they cut, overall. The problem with this rank pile of flying bison feces lies with:
A) The bending. Not only is their now a large delay between when you move and when stuff happens, but the film is largely inconsistent on how much motion each action requires. This isn't a problem with changing stuff from the show, but of making the fight scenes lifeless and dull. The show's action was breathtaking because of the speed and grace of which it unfolded, while in the movie it looks like a crowd doing interpretive dance while they wait for the magic to start.
B) The actors. Every single performance in this film with the exception of Dev Patel and that guy from the Daily Show is wooden and boring. I keep expecting the Mystery Science Theater 3000 crew to show up with the card that says, 'Dull Surprise!".
C) The Earthbender revolt scene. First off, the change from metal barge from in the middle of the ocean to a quarry is so idiotic that I temporarily go mute every time I think of it. Again, the change isn't the problem, it's the plot-hole it creates. When Aang pointed out they could use coal to fight in the show, it seemed like a bright idea and it was easy to see how the earthbenders were demoralized and the Fire Nation thought it was a good idea. When the Gaang points out in the film that, y'now, quarries are full of rocks and dirt, it seems like they're the only sane people while the Fire Nation and earthbenders are dumber than the rocks in said quarry.
Overall, the previously mentioned reviewer is not wrong. What he/she stated was an opinion. It is one, however, that I believe needs to be taken with a spoonful of cynicism. You can listen to her review and agree, and my day won't be any worse for it. I am however allowed to speak my opinion as loud as she does, and it is this: The Last Airbender is an abomination to film, cartoons, and art as a whole and M. Night Shymalan is a hack.
I have seen a 5-star review of this movie here on Netflix that many have found helpful, and in the words of Samuel L. Jackson, "Oh so you're finished then. Well allow me to retort."
I do not have a problem with Zuko's reveal of being the Blue Spirit done too early or Aang being betrayed. I don't have a problem with what they cut, overall. The problem with this rank pile of flying bison feces lies with:
A) The bending. Not only is their now a large delay between when you move and when stuff happens, but the film is largely inconsistent on how much motion each action requires. This isn't a problem with changing stuff from the show, but of making the fight scenes lifeless and dull. The show's action was breathtaking because of the speed and grace of which it unfolded, while in the movie it looks like a crowd doing interpretive dance while they wait for the magic to start.
B) The actors. Every single performance in this film with the exception of Dev Patel and that guy from the Daily Show is wooden and boring. I keep expecting the Mystery Science Theater 3000 crew to show up with the card that says, 'Dull Surprise!".
C) The Earthbender revolt scene. First off, the change from metal barge from in the middle of the ocean to a quarry is so idiotic that I temporarily go mute every time I think of it. Again, the change isn't the problem, it's the plot-hole it creates. When Aang pointed out they could use coal to fight in the show, it seemed like a bright idea and it was easy to see how the earthbenders were demoralized and the Fire Nation thought it was a good idea. When the Gaang points out in the film that, y'now, quarries are full of rocks and dirt, it seems like they're the only sane people while the Fire Nation and earthbenders are dumber than the rocks in said quarry.
Overall, the previously mentioned reviewer is not wrong. What he/she stated was an opinion. It is one, however, that I believe needs to be taken with a spoonful of cynicism. You can listen to her review and agree, and my day won't be any worse for it. I am however allowed to speak my opinion as loud as she does, and it is this: The Last Airbender is an abomination to film, cartoons, and art as a whole and M. Night Shymalan is a hack.
July 13-14th Update and Angel Beats! Review
Update for both days: nothing. I have been incredibly boring of late, but that will soon change. Next Saturday I'm moving in to my apartment, and stuff shall be odd from then odd.
Angel Beats! Review: I'm not gonna synopsis this because I already did before. This anime is based of of a light novel by Key Visual Arts, the people behind Air, Kanon, and Clannad (The last of which I haven't seen). I really liked Kanon, and think Air is alright. What they do best his heart-string pulling melodrama. They allow for small moments of relief and laughter, only to fuck your feelings in the ass soon after. Kanon is 2nd saddest anime I've seen, second only to Grave of the Fireflies. Now that I've seen Angel Beats! I have a suitable #3. The biggest difference between this and their previous works is it is much heavier on humor. To really break it up, the animation is amazing, the voice-work is top-notch, many of the characters are memorable, and the story is both original and heartbreaking. The flaws here are that some of the characters are either forgettable or flat out annoying (I'm looking at you Ayato Naoi!) and most of the dialogue humor is hit-or-miss. (The slapstick is generally funny.) Overall I would say it is really amazing, but for it's defects not as good as Kanon. Also, I've heard it compared to Haruhi, which I think is much better. Haruhi is something someone only vaguely into anime can watch and enjoy incredibly, while the same cannot be said for Angel Beats! Haruhi played with and made fun of the general anime tropes, while Angel Beats! plays them so straight that it is unable to transcend the genre. It is still however really great, and highly recommend it to all who can stand the tears. Later.
Angel Beats! Review: I'm not gonna synopsis this because I already did before. This anime is based of of a light novel by Key Visual Arts, the people behind Air, Kanon, and Clannad (The last of which I haven't seen). I really liked Kanon, and think Air is alright. What they do best his heart-string pulling melodrama. They allow for small moments of relief and laughter, only to fuck your feelings in the ass soon after. Kanon is 2nd saddest anime I've seen, second only to Grave of the Fireflies. Now that I've seen Angel Beats! I have a suitable #3. The biggest difference between this and their previous works is it is much heavier on humor. To really break it up, the animation is amazing, the voice-work is top-notch, many of the characters are memorable, and the story is both original and heartbreaking. The flaws here are that some of the characters are either forgettable or flat out annoying (I'm looking at you Ayato Naoi!) and most of the dialogue humor is hit-or-miss. (The slapstick is generally funny.) Overall I would say it is really amazing, but for it's defects not as good as Kanon. Also, I've heard it compared to Haruhi, which I think is much better. Haruhi is something someone only vaguely into anime can watch and enjoy incredibly, while the same cannot be said for Angel Beats! Haruhi played with and made fun of the general anime tropes, while Angel Beats! plays them so straight that it is unable to transcend the genre. It is still however really great, and highly recommend it to all who can stand the tears. Later.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
July 22 2011 Update
A little late, yes, but I seriously just woke up. The BeBop marathon went well, and we had a blast making conversation during the ending credits of each episode. Now that I've seen the series again, I think my favorite episode is Cowboy Blues (Cowboy Andy is amazing.) and my least favorite is Brain Scratch. Not sure why on that one, it's just kinda dull to me. After that we watched a little Ouran High School Host Club (HILARIOUS), and then watched some Atop the Fourth Wall until about 5:30am, and went to bed. Not much to say about the day, because that took up all of it. Anyway, I'll have more to talk about later today.
Bang.
Bang.
Friday, July 22, 2011
July 21 2011 Update
Yeah yeah I'm a little late, I forgot to publish the draft. Quit your whining.
So...yeah. Today was a bit boring. I sat at home and played games and watched shows. Here's what I saw/played:
Fallout 3-One of my favorite games ever, but the thing is I have a bit of a short attention span, and because of this playing this game or Oblivion is hard for me. I'll make a character, play some side-quests for a week or two, then move on to a different game. Then when I start to play again months later, I want to make a very different kind of character, so I start over. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. However, this time I seem to be sticking to it more than usual. Mostly because I need something to do while I archive binge on LEOG. Also, today I finally completed my favorite side-quest for the first time: The Wasteland Survivial Guide. I know for some reason I lot of people dislike Moira and her quest, but I love it. She's really nice. (Y'now, except for making you get irradiated and stuff.) Also, I've been wanting to try the older games in the Fallout series, 2 in particular, but I have a problem running them on my computer, likely because of Windows 7.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2-I'm a HUGE Potter dork. I went and saw this the day I came back from camping, and forgot to tell you all. I cried. Like three times. I haven't cried in a theater ever. Loved the movie, despite what I felt should have been in there, but you have to admire an adaptation using what it used, not admonish it with what was left out. We all have our own movies in our heads of how we would adapt something. Most times they're not as good as the one on the screen, and we just can't tell. (Except with the Last Airbender. I'd rather see my grandma's adaptation of it more than M. Night's again.) Overall, 2nd or 3rd favorite HP flick, behind 5 and maybe 3.
Rise from the Ashes Dub-Not done with it yet, and I just gotta link you guys and say it's a voicing of case 5 of Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney with professional actors being used. Here you go.
That's all for now. Tomorrow I'm hosting a Cowboy BeBop marathon at my house with my friends. The entire series! W00T! Later.
So...yeah. Today was a bit boring. I sat at home and played games and watched shows. Here's what I saw/played:
Fallout 3-One of my favorite games ever, but the thing is I have a bit of a short attention span, and because of this playing this game or Oblivion is hard for me. I'll make a character, play some side-quests for a week or two, then move on to a different game. Then when I start to play again months later, I want to make a very different kind of character, so I start over. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. However, this time I seem to be sticking to it more than usual. Mostly because I need something to do while I archive binge on LEOG. Also, today I finally completed my favorite side-quest for the first time: The Wasteland Survivial Guide. I know for some reason I lot of people dislike Moira and her quest, but I love it. She's really nice. (Y'now, except for making you get irradiated and stuff.) Also, I've been wanting to try the older games in the Fallout series, 2 in particular, but I have a problem running them on my computer, likely because of Windows 7.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2-I'm a HUGE Potter dork. I went and saw this the day I came back from camping, and forgot to tell you all. I cried. Like three times. I haven't cried in a theater ever. Loved the movie, despite what I felt should have been in there, but you have to admire an adaptation using what it used, not admonish it with what was left out. We all have our own movies in our heads of how we would adapt something. Most times they're not as good as the one on the screen, and we just can't tell. (Except with the Last Airbender. I'd rather see my grandma's adaptation of it more than M. Night's again.) Overall, 2nd or 3rd favorite HP flick, behind 5 and maybe 3.
Rise from the Ashes Dub-Not done with it yet, and I just gotta link you guys and say it's a voicing of case 5 of Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney with professional actors being used. Here you go.
That's all for now. Tomorrow I'm hosting a Cowboy BeBop marathon at my house with my friends. The entire series! W00T! Later.
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