tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post2324145822706190795..comments2024-03-05T21:05:36.848-05:00Comments on CommentaramaFilms: Welcome to Toon-arama TuesdaysAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-29607441516132811402013-09-05T11:12:54.212-04:002013-09-05T11:12:54.212-04:00RE: Bambi:
You know that scene where Bambi's ...RE: Bambi:<br /><br />You know that scene where Bambi's Mother gets shot. That makes me cry everytime.<br /><br />The Father's at least an 8 point and he gets away clean......PikeBishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761380937971970762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-78609538261222907722013-09-05T01:14:44.085-04:002013-09-05T01:14:44.085-04:00Yes, but I preferred Carl Macek's Macross by a...Yes, but I preferred Carl Macek's Macross by a wide margin. Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289856510554336990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-83025139679809143532013-09-04T20:15:32.064-04:002013-09-04T20:15:32.064-04:00Did anyone ever watch "Battle of the Planets&...Did anyone ever watch "Battle of the Planets"?Dave Olsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-72595843555127009012013-09-04T09:29:36.141-04:002013-09-04T09:29:36.141-04:00I've watched ST:TAS, as well. I think the Film...I've watched <i>ST:TAS</i>, as well. I think the Filmation style has a unique charm. It's amazing how consistent their "hero" style (<i>Adventures of Superman/Batman/Aquaman, Star Trek, He-Man/She-Ra</i>) stayed from the 60s to the 80s.<br /><br />I would advise against basing any drinking games on spotting reused animation sequences--you'll be friendly with the carpet before you know it. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-44539933493311657432013-09-04T03:07:33.639-04:002013-09-04T03:07:33.639-04:00I watched the animated STAR TREK series, around th...I watched the animated STAR TREK series, around the time it first aired. It was well-written and performed, though suffered a bit from the static, super-low-budget Filmation animation. I enjoyed it at the time, but it wasn't anything I sought out later, though I did catch bits of it when Nickelodeon re-ran it in the 1980s.<br /><br />Speaking of Filmation, the best thing they ever did was FLASH GORDON... but not necessarily the serialized Saturday morning cartoon of 1979-80 (though I loved it at the time)... rather, I mean the all-but-forgotten prime-time animated TV-movie it was derived from. It was actually made for release in 1978, in response to STAR WARS' success, but got shelved by NBC in favor of its footage being re-purposed (often re-drawn, and lots of repeated action and footage to pad the running time), re-voiced (with a partially different voice cast) and adapted (the WWII/Hitler background/subplot was ditched, action/violence toned down) into the Saturday morning serial version. <br /><br />It didn't air in its original, superior movie form until 1982, broadcast maybe once or twice, and was never released on home video in the USA. Fortunately, someone uploaded <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGDOmOj-5Ow" rel="nofollow">FLASH GORDON: THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF ALL</a> to YouTube, which is the only way it can be seen these days, if you have a spare 94 minutes. It really rocks... it's a little bit like like an off-world, animated RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.Backthrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289433396695381105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-33286655898757291362013-09-04T01:53:21.787-04:002013-09-04T01:53:21.787-04:00So, has anyone but me watched Star Trek the Animat...So, has anyone but me watched Star Trek the Animated Series?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-68622221966915021742013-09-04T01:21:00.066-04:002013-09-04T01:21:00.066-04:00"Kit, I wasn't aware of this film you'..."Kit, I wasn't aware of this film you're talking about. I only knew the Cameron film and then the M. Night failure. So I'll check it out."<br /><br />Avoid the movie. Just watch the cartoon TV show.Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-23576444467458276662013-09-04T00:36:25.562-04:002013-09-04T00:36:25.562-04:00Daniel, The Simpsons went well for 6-7 years, some...Daniel, The Simpsons went well for 6-7 years, something like that. Then they started believing their own press. They became very liberal and heavy-handed. They packed their shows with pointless guest stars. And they completely lost the edge that made them so interesting.<br /><br />I really enjoyed the Batman series. Everything about it was cool and I love his relationship with Catwoman.<br /><br />South Park is still funny at times and has its moments, but it just doesn't interest me anymore. If I end up watching it, it's by accident.<br />AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-53087056138905061992013-09-04T00:30:28.235-04:002013-09-04T00:30:28.235-04:00Andrew, I was generally losing interest in animati...Andrew, I was generally losing interest in animation when I stopped watching The Simpsons, though articles about their ratings stunts didn't impress me, though I still caught the odd episode now and then. I think what put me off of the series was the episode where Lisa became a vegetarian since the whole thing felt so ridiculously heavy-handed. From what I understand I haven't really missed anything since.<br /><br />Batman: The Animated Series was indeed incredible. The series had a cool, dark feel to it and the way they handled Batman and his villains was always nice to see. As I mentioned above Two-Face's story arc remains my favorite from the series. They had built up Harvey Dent as good and likeable through his earlier appearances before doing the two episodes showing his injury and turning into Two-Face. Two-Face's subsequent appearances were very sinister as well and were some of the highlights of the series for me.<br /><br />I'll admit South Park seems to have dropped in quality a bit lately. Out of the latest season the toilet safety episode had me cracking up and I got a good chuckle out of them making fun of internet memes and Honey Boo-Boo but I wasn't impressed at all with their Cash For Gold episode and the rest were either just OK or mildly amusing for me. I still plan on tuning in when the season starts back, though.<br /><br /> - DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-6925007744683414872013-09-03T23:59:57.597-04:002013-09-03T23:59:57.597-04:00Daniel, I stopped watching The Simpsons years ago ...Daniel, I stopped watching <i>The Simpsons</i> years ago as well.<br /><br />I only stumbled upon <i>Batman: The Animated Series</i> a few years ago and I was truly impressed. I enjoyed that a lot.<br /><br /><i>South Park</i> is kind of hit or miss with me these days. I don't watch it nearly as regularly as I used to.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-53139177596203182352013-09-03T23:53:18.075-04:002013-09-03T23:53:18.075-04:00Floyd, I have to say that I too was pulled in by &...Floyd, I have to say that I too was pulled in by "Star Blazers." LOL! That was really enjoyable.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-59077489188567721032013-09-03T23:52:43.371-04:002013-09-03T23:52:43.371-04:00Kit, I wasn't aware of this film you're ta...Kit, I wasn't aware of this film you're talking about. I only knew the Cameron film and then the M. Night failure. So I'll check it out.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-18372239302437545092013-09-03T23:47:30.120-04:002013-09-03T23:47:30.120-04:00Damn, so many cartoons... When I was a kid I watc...Damn, so many cartoons... When I was a kid I watched a lot of the aforementioned Looney Tunes, though I don't remember many specific shorts. I always was fond of Taz and the Coyote and Roadrunner shorts, though. Ninja Turtles was a big favorite of mine as a little kid, and I also watched Transformers and GI Joe, as well as collecting toys from all three.<br /><br />One series that stands out to me as very well done on all levels was Batman: The Animated Series in the early-mid 90s. The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEx9r5enZsk" rel="nofollow">intro</a> alone let you know you were in for an intense episode, and it almost always delivered. I loved the way they handled Two-Face's story arc in particular and it's a big reason why he's my favorite Batman villain. Mark Hamill's incredible voice work for the Joker merits mentioning too of course, and I've been meaning to play the Arkham games partially to hear his Joker and Kevin Conroy's Batman again (aside from the fact they're supposed to be incredible gameplay-wise as well).<br /><br />I slowly stopped watching it as I reached middle school, which was around the time I discovered and enjoyed Gargoyles as well. When I started looking at the voice list I was surprised to see how many Star Trek TNG actors were among the cast. I still remember how confident and composed Jonathan Frakes sounded as Xanatos.<br /><br />I was never big on the Disney movies, but DuckTales and Darkwing Duck were big favorites of mine as a kid, too. Scrooge's adventures were always entertaining, and needless to say I was grinning big when he showed up in Kingdom Hearts II! Darkwing was also a lot of fun and he did have some good, memorable adversaries as well.<br /><br />Hah, it feels like I could go on forever here, but I'll cut it off by saying that South Park is about the only animated show I currently watch. The Simpsons were great for a while and I watched them a lot as a kid, but I got out of it later. You are right about cartoons hardly being kiddy, though, Andrew. Batman, Gargoyles, and some of the anime mentioned above are all quality things that older viewers can appreciate.<br /><br /> - DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-36281677461044451452013-09-03T22:34:47.832-04:002013-09-03T22:34:47.832-04:00Star Blazers (aka Battleship Yamato)... loved it.
...Star Blazers (aka Battleship Yamato)... loved it.<br /><br />The Ambiguously Gay Duo by Robert Scmigel for SNL is often hilarious...<br /><br />Looney Tunes (1940s-50s) are the ne plus ultra of animation.Floyd R. Turbohttp://www.threedonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-32994136974164566812013-09-03T22:19:28.072-04:002013-09-03T22:19:28.072-04:00"Dave, I saw Song of the South again about fi..."Dave, I saw <i>Song of the South</i> again about five years ago and it was a pretty lousy movie all around. I think that if it hadn't had the publicity for the race issue, it would have been a long forgotten Disney."<br /><br />That's what I've heard. I do not think I have ever watched it all the way through. I think I sort of quit after the "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Da" song.<br /><br />---------------<br /><br />By the way, re <i>Avatar: The Last Airbender</i>, SKIP THE MOVIE! It was directed by M. Night Shyamalan post-<i>Signs</i> and, while I have not seen it personally, just about every fan I've heard of <b><i>hated</i></b> it.Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-14858898046145348792013-09-03T22:12:50.324-04:002013-09-03T22:12:50.324-04:00Avatar:The Last Airbender came FIRST! And, as the ...<i>Avatar:The Last Airbender</i> came FIRST! And, as the Nostalgia Critic said, "The best Avatar ain't that blue pussy turd!"<br /><br />Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-86222023009538713662013-09-03T22:12:27.080-04:002013-09-03T22:12:27.080-04:00goldvermilion and Dave, I've never had either ...goldvermilion and Dave, I've never had either jerky.<br /><br />Totally agree about Cameron's <i>Avatar</i>. You should read my review. I did not enjoy it.<br /><br /><br />Dave, I saw <i>Song of the South</i> again about five years ago and it was a pretty lousy movie all around. I think that if it hadn't had the publicity for the race issue, it would have been a long forgotten Disney.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-70643440230329084332013-09-03T21:59:34.412-04:002013-09-03T21:59:34.412-04:00Avatar is the modern equivalent of Song of the Sou...<i>Avatar</i> is the modern equivalent of <i>Song of the South</i>, in that it mixes live action and animation. I saw <i>SotS</i> in the early 80s, when Disney could still re-release it into theaters without Civil Rights, Inc., protesting. <br /><br />And if you want a real treat, forget beef or venison jerky. Try bison jerky. Dave Olsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-8773648426287208972013-09-03T21:36:09.213-04:002013-09-03T21:36:09.213-04:00I thought Kit was referring to Cameron's avata...I thought Kit was referring to Cameron's avatar, and I was going to complain 1. that it wasn't _really_ an animated movie and 2. that it was the most terrible and infuriating piece of unutterable garbage I've ever seen. :-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-71936635896747375602013-09-03T21:34:45.932-04:002013-09-03T21:34:45.932-04:00Deer jerky beats the pants off of beef jerky. If ...Deer jerky beats the pants off of beef jerky. If you don't agree, then clearly you have not eaten deer jerky!<br /><br />:PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-36243074297126481412013-09-03T21:28:19.388-04:002013-09-03T21:28:19.388-04:00Kit, That looks great. At first, I thought you me...Kit, That looks great. At first, I thought you meant Cameron's <i>Avatar</i> and I was going to punch you.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-76052051014498065142013-09-03T21:26:04.265-04:002013-09-03T21:26:04.265-04:00goldvermilion, I agree. Bambi is probably Disney&...goldvermilion, I agree. <i>Bambi</i> is probably Disney's most beautiful film.<br /><br />LOL! deer jerkyAndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-191008869819201702013-09-03T17:34:24.370-04:002013-09-03T17:34:24.370-04:00Here is a fan trailer for the show: LINK
Great wr...Here is a fan trailer for the show: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm-wiB60nHs" rel="nofollow">LINK</a><br /><br />Great writing, animation, characters, etc.<br /><br />Just a GREAT show!Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-46103941412706373912013-09-03T17:29:54.701-04:002013-09-03T17:29:54.701-04:00I'm going to second Avatar: the Last Airbender...I'm going to second <i>Avatar: the Last Airbender</i>.<br /><br />I've watched most of the first season and it really is amazing!Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-59071562258012259112013-09-03T17:09:32.945-04:002013-09-03T17:09:32.945-04:00I wonder, Kit, if Bambi is not one of Disney's...I wonder, Kit, if Bambi is not one of Disney's most gorgeous films? Little April Shower is only the beginning. I think the sequence with all the male deer bounding through the meadow and over that log while Bambi hides is amazing. And Faline (sp?) being chased by the hunting dogs as well! <br /><br />I know a lot of conservative types dislike Bambi for it's anti-gun/anti-hunting message, but I don't even care. I watch Bambi, and if I ever have kids, they will too. Even if we eat deer jerky while we watch it. :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com