As for Xanatos, well it's been 2 years since I last watched it so most details elude me, but IIRC his motives gets explained later on in S2. So keep watching. But it generally boils down to Xanatos harboring his own goals in wanting to create gargoyles of his own, with his methods changing throughout the show and it often coming down to whether to keep the original ones alive or not, due to certain circumstances that transpires. They are an asset as much as a threat to him, so it often hinges on finding new ways to exploit them or dispose of them completely.
Great thread, it's nice seeing shows like Gravity Falls, Steven Universe, Gargoyles and others getting some love, but I have to ask... no Cadillacs and Dinosaurs? For shame people, For Shame!
I did manage to check out The Dark Knight Returns animation. It taps into the the inner demons of batman and certain psychological aspects that Nolan's live-action version didn't hold the same focus on(at least from what I remember). Very well-animated; Took a bit of getting used to the Non-Conroy VA, but still great. The Blu-Ray came with some nice goodies like the Bob Kane documentary, which I'd highly reccomend to batman fans. Also gave more insight into the influence of Frank Miller's original comic when released in the early 80's, among the Watchmen and more adult-themed comics.
Cool. I'll work on Part 2 during the weekend; so far, so good.
An interesting coincidence; Part of what inspired the topic were posts of the opposite nature. The main inspiration came from topics made by one Teddie Sage, centered on Cartoons like Bob’s Burgers and Stephen Universe. Individually, they didn’t seem to hold up for more than a day. Hence, one big thread to encompass all of them(or a great deal of them) to hold for a bit longer.
Re-Heating the Turkey:
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Hmm. Now what, I wonder? Stuck here, floating in Cyberspace.
As you can guess, I’m drawing out the main course intentionally. What lies beneath is not for the feint of heart.
Still here? Against everything that stands within my moral fiber, I’ve crossed once again into that bleak threshhold, a dark recess of the cartoon world few would ever tread.
I’m talking, of course, about Ponies. Don‘t say I didn‘t warn you. If that back button feels ever-so-tempting, now’s the time.
Apologies to those disappointed that I was unable to remove myself from this terribru fandom - despite persistent attempts, the years of exposure to the pony virus has left me with an uncurable case of Stage IV Clopitus. Through treatments with the Pony Patch and a month in the 12-Gallop program, I’ll hopefully be able to keep the insalubrious episodes to a minimum. After all, the first step towards recovery is admitting you have a pony.
I saw Amending Fences. While I was initially iffy about the premise of Twilight freaking out over people she hardly knew that well, it seems that her paranoid tendencies Zero’ed in correctly after all. The dialogue from the initial 3 friends weren’t anything out of the ordinary(which may have been intentional), but things definitely pick up with the introduction of Moondancer, where the plot finally kicks into gear. I laughed a couple times at the library scene - Twlight Sparkle seems to be adept as the endearingly creepy one.
The episode wraps up nicely enough, and gives Twilight a run for her bits instead of having MD go into But-Thou-Must-Happy-Ending mode from the get go. I can also appreciate the fact that they used legit continuity from a previous episode in a series known for a severe *lack* of it. Filli Vanilli did this as well, but was more as a comedic setup. It’s one of the better episodes, which I can’t say would take much after how Season 5 originally played out.
It is a reminder that Hasbro’s best Storytelling *tends* to work better with a focus on character and relationships - as much as I loved The Return of Harmony and Princess Twi 2-Parter, quite a few of their larger-scope episodes can be a gamble in terms of watchability.
Also saw Slice of Life. It’s the equivalent of the Citadel DLC for the Pony Franchise. If you know the little jokes/references within the Brony Community, it’ll be a far more entertaining experience. It’s a damned good contender for funniest episode of the season, if not the series itself. If you want to see 22 minutes of insanity, it’s a good choice.
I did finish a few movies. Lady and the Tramp shares a long list of similarities to The Aristocats, albeit the driving force for the story isn’t quite as malevolent. I’d argue it’s a more emotional story brought on by lady coming to grips with pieces of reality she hadn’t considered. This is doubly reinforced by the Tramp’s own encounters. However, there’s obviously only so much they can share due to their stark contrast in personalities - empathizing and learning from someone doesn’t mean that their entire modus operandi would fit snugly the same way for the other party. Overall I was very happy with how it turned out - much like with Aristocats, it gave me a stronger appreciation for the days of Disney’s transition from Short Films to feature-length pieces on the silver screen.
I also got through some of Young Justice. They seem to do well enough, have some decent theming, tend to involve unique or lesser-seen villains, and they implement a better sense of episode-to-episode intrigue for a televised comic-book series. It was pretty Schway.
Saw the Powerpuff Girls Movie, it was decidedly meh. It tries to fit the origins of PPG and its first villain into a full-length film, but doesn’t leave much interest outside of the humor they throw out. This *might* appeal to those who’ve been living under a rock and missed the entire series, but otherwise I can’t recommend it.
I also Overdosed on Batman a bit. Finished Assault of Arkham. My impressions were similar to the newly previewed Suicide Squad, though I doubt the story will hold the same parallels. The Arkham Assault will come off to most as a Mission Impossible scenario with lesser-known criminals of the DC Universe(except for harley, cause popular character and dat booty tho). While not my favorite, it’s an enjoyable romp. Also remind me never to play Yahtzee again.
Under the Red Hood had a bit more going for it in storyline, with the first 5 minutes doing one hell of a job at setting the tone of the film(among other things). Anyone looking to play Arkham Knight would likely find this a great choice as a precursor to the game itself. While Dark Knight Returns felt more like the transition to an epilogue, Under the Red Hood is more like a dark, hidden chapter of the Batman Lore and they did very well to boot. John DiMaggio as the Joker? Well, I always did fancy his laugh.
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I finished watching Justice League and JL: Unlimited about a month and half ago. No cartoon feels great after watching those awesome series. Great plot and stories come right from the comic books.
JL-Season1: 9/10 season2: 9/10
JLU- season1: 8/10 season2: 9/10 season3: 9.5/10
The superheroes were great and the supervillains were uber-cool.
Superheroes I liked in order: Green Lantern, Flash, Batman, Superman, J'onn, Wonderwoman, Green Arrow, Hawkgirl, Question, Aquaman, Huntress, Zatanna Zatara, Atom, Black Canari, Shining Knight, Supergirl, Captain Atom
Supervillains I liked in order: Vandal Savage, Joker, Darkseid, LuthorLex, Sinestro, Tala, Lord Grodd, Merlyn
If you don't watch it, you remain in a bad kind of ignorance!
I'm glad Aqua Team got cancelled, one of the worst pieces of crap I have ever seen.
My brother was big into it, not so much for me. It was very hit & miss with their kind of humor, which wasn't that smart to begin with.
Anyone watched this when was kid?!
Think I saw the movie once, it was alright I guess. o.O
I've been watching some of Courage The Cowardly Dog. Saw a few episodes back when it came out, finally got to seeing the *real* good ones like The Mask and The House of Discontent. What a ballsy show that was for its time, unafraid to try wild new ideas. As far as The Mask it's strange that a "cowardly" dog could be that brave. Good dog.
Also saw Rango, really good CGI film. Classic Spaghetti Western Story put into the old Talking Animal Thingamabob. Really witty writing, and the kind of innuendo that would make Animaniacs blush. Not sure if I mean that as a compliment or a warning...maybe both? I really love the detail on the characters - very distinct, and they're not prettied up like a lot of what you'd see from modern Disney and Dreamworks. Almost like taking Don Bluth's designs into the CGI world.
Arg, there was a cartoon I used to watch as a kid, I was maybe 9 or 10, so it would've been in the 90's. It was a bunch of robots, I remember one was some sort of ninja-fencing instructor-looking thing, he was my favorite. I think there were a bunch of just... severed robot heads that talked, too, or something.
Well that's gonna bother me all night. Why did I come in here
Edit: I found it, it's called Bots Master. Looks... pretty silly. Catchy tune, though
If it's the non-3d Green Lantern. The 3d one is lame.
Despite the 3d, it had an amazing story. There was so many deaths and mature questions being asked in the show. Razer and Aya were also great additions to the GL mythos.
CGI can be hit-and-miss depending on the types of environments and their CGI engine - I always enjoyed it for more tech-heavy stories like Reboot or Beast Wars: Transformers. Took a Brief Look... The Lantern himself looks very goofy, but the alien species and environments fit it well enough.
Post your Top 15 2010s cartoons (not series):
I'll write a bit on my favorites tomorrow, and I'll toss in cartoon series for a couple reasons.
I revel in bending the rules.
Would prefer films by themselves not to completely take over, TV series are far more accessible for people online.
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I really love the detail on the characters - very distinct, and they're not prettied up like a lot of what you'd see from modern Disney and Dreamworks. Almost like taking Don Bluth's designs into the CGI world.
