I've watched a number of critic reviews of movies/games by a number of critics and the one thing that seems to come up is people who respond to them. Their responses ether tend to have creative criticisms or flat out immature raging. What I don't get is why rage? It seems to serve no purpose and doesn't convince others you should be taken seriously.
Critics try to provide a non-biased view and tell of the positive/negative parts in a constructive way. If you disagree with their opinion, give reasons in a constructive way. Don't come out saying things like "OMG U SUX IT WAS AWSOME" or "YOU DON"T KNOW SHIT". How is anyone going to believe your side or believe your right if you act like a nob with no real evidence or explanation why.
I don't know. I'd like to hear peoples reasons for why they think the critics are wrong (and try to convince me that their side is right), but it seems that until they do, I'm just stuck scrolling through crap.
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Thoughts on: Captain Planet Movie
Recently there are rumors going around about a possible live-action Captain Planet movie. I'm probably one of the few fans of the actual show (since any reference to the show on the internet tends to be negative based). Given it had so many moral and environmental messages it was trying to convey, it's probably people saying "We don't want you telling us what to do, just give us action". But anyway, my thoughts:
First up, I find most shows/games/etc that get turned into movies don't turn out so well. Given that one of the major people behind this also worked on the last Transformers movie really has me worried. Why? The human factor. While Captain Planet's heroes were the Planeteers, Transformers were the Transformers, but it never seemed like it (and what the hell did they do to Soundwave?), it just seem too focused on the humans. If they plan on going down the 'humans' path, then at least limit the focus to just the Planeteers, not all sorts of people as it just leads to boring sub-plots and stupid awkward situations that drive me nuts. I would still like to see the Wheeler/Linka romance in it though. As for the character actors, I'm not sure since I can't think of any teen-like characters that would fit each roll.
Secondly, the semi-human/non-human like characters. I would like them to at least go for a decent villain, but actually keep as close as possible to the looks of them. Take Hoggish Greedly. He's a large, overwieght, pig-like character, so keep him like that and not just name a fat guy that name and be done with it. I think Dr. Blight would be the best villain to use for a starter movie, but they could even attempt to get Meg Ryan to play her (she was the cartoon Dr. Blight's first voice actress). Heck, then they could get Tim Curry to voice MAL, Dr. Blight's computer A.I. assistant (Tim Curry was MAL's second voice actor).
Finally, Gaia and Captain Planet. Would they get Whoopi Goldberg to play as Gaia again? Would they get Captain Planets original voice actor back? And would he look good or bad as a CGI character? Again, these questions may not seem like much, but if you take a T.V show and replace everything so that it resembles very little like it, it tends to remove the nostalgia experience, which if at least half your ordinance.
Apart from those worries, I think it's a great idea. In this day and age, Captain Planet needs to return to educate the younger audience, and if they can modernize them without going overboard, it should do alright.
First up, I find most shows/games/etc that get turned into movies don't turn out so well. Given that one of the major people behind this also worked on the last Transformers movie really has me worried. Why? The human factor. While Captain Planet's heroes were the Planeteers, Transformers were the Transformers, but it never seemed like it (and what the hell did they do to Soundwave?), it just seem too focused on the humans. If they plan on going down the 'humans' path, then at least limit the focus to just the Planeteers, not all sorts of people as it just leads to boring sub-plots and stupid awkward situations that drive me nuts. I would still like to see the Wheeler/Linka romance in it though. As for the character actors, I'm not sure since I can't think of any teen-like characters that would fit each roll.
Secondly, the semi-human/non-human like characters. I would like them to at least go for a decent villain, but actually keep as close as possible to the looks of them. Take Hoggish Greedly. He's a large, overwieght, pig-like character, so keep him like that and not just name a fat guy that name and be done with it. I think Dr. Blight would be the best villain to use for a starter movie, but they could even attempt to get Meg Ryan to play her (she was the cartoon Dr. Blight's first voice actress). Heck, then they could get Tim Curry to voice MAL, Dr. Blight's computer A.I. assistant (Tim Curry was MAL's second voice actor).
Finally, Gaia and Captain Planet. Would they get Whoopi Goldberg to play as Gaia again? Would they get Captain Planets original voice actor back? And would he look good or bad as a CGI character? Again, these questions may not seem like much, but if you take a T.V show and replace everything so that it resembles very little like it, it tends to remove the nostalgia experience, which if at least half your ordinance.
Apart from those worries, I think it's a great idea. In this day and age, Captain Planet needs to return to educate the younger audience, and if they can modernize them without going overboard, it should do alright.
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
December Project Update
OK, so I'm just about finished doing the banner for the Skryre BSB (then I just have to glue it on and cover the gap) and only have a few more things to do to finish the Chaos Ogre. From there, I work to finish my Xmas project (one that I've been on and off for so long).
What is it? Well, let's just say it's a Warhammer one with snowmen involved.
What is it? Well, let's just say it's a Warhammer one with snowmen involved.
Monday, 3 December 2012
#%&* $@%^&T%&$@#&*^&!!!
Venting my fury for a bit. Have just learned that the company that employs me can now only really give me late night hours. The only problem is I can't work those hours. Unfortunatly, no one really knows about this due to my store manager being fired on Friday (thank you for NOT telling me when you wanted me to work on Saturday!) and my Support officer was still away. As if this heat wave wasn't enough, I now have to deal with more work related crap. I have only recently returned from work related stress leave only to become involved in more work related stress.
Fan-tucking-fastic and Merry Christmas.
Up-date: Did talk to the new store manager and she is very understanding of my situation. It's good to know that there was some good news in all this.
Fan-tucking-fastic and Merry Christmas.
Up-date: Did talk to the new store manager and she is very understanding of my situation. It's good to know that there was some good news in all this.
Sunday, 2 December 2012
Art Studio
I've made references to the show Art Studio in the past. Thanks to Youtube, I can now show you the show I'm talking about. This one is also one of my favourites.
Slaying Song
Work called me up yesterday wanting me to work that night to help with stock. That was fine and all, except that they played this once Christmas song over and over and over again, four hours straight. No song or ads in between, just that one song being played over and over.......Jingle Bells will be the death of me, I swear it.
In other news, started playing League of Legends and I gotta say it is fun. I did play DotA for a while years ago and this is a better version of that. My fav character so far is Twitch, whom is very much like a Skaven. I did try playing various characters, but Twitch is my fav so far (mostly cause I suck at melee characters).
In other news, started playing League of Legends and I gotta say it is fun. I did play DotA for a while years ago and this is a better version of that. My fav character so far is Twitch, whom is very much like a Skaven. I did try playing various characters, but Twitch is my fav so far (mostly cause I suck at melee characters).
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Empire Archer/Huntsmen Unit
Done. Despite the heat I finally completed the unit.
Most of the snow did cover some of the rocks I wanted to show, but considering the unit is in deep snow I was quick to ignore it.
Photos do tend to show too much detail, thus my human faces look bad. Given my style though, I can't complain too much. Certainly the grey hunters outfit blends the uniform well with the snow theme.
Damn some of these guys look like clowns. It's amazing how a little drybrushing can fix some of the stand out colour of the bows. Overall, pleased with the results. Now all I have to do is finish a 19 man Swordsmen unit and a 10 man Handgunners unit (AAAGGGHHHH!!!!!!).
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)