I loved the early seasons of One Piece. But recently each episode seem to be like 10 minutes long. Most anime tend to have the opening 90 seconds long, but One Piece opening is 2:30 minutes, then follow by a dialog flash back that's 2-3 minutes. One episode I timed that it didn't start until the 5:25 minute mark. Then fights last multiple episode just like Dragonball. It seem they used every trick they can to stretch the show out and provide the least amount of contents.
Vera is such an underrated character. The rawness of his hate, anger, and depravity is boundless. The acting was brilliant. Honestly, deserves more screentime of not for the fact we all hate him which is a testament to how good he is in this role.
Imagine loving an anime and then something like changing studios happens and it becomes a total trash... That was a sadly true on this one! First two seasons are gold, I even rated both with a 9 but right after third season and with a new studio continuing the anime it become trash, I hate that word to reffer to something but not only the plot was almost unexistent but the animation quality looks so bad and cheap, they go from 10 to 1 in just one episode, I wasn't even going to write anything because it doesn't deserved more time wasted than I already waste on this but to warn the rest of people who still can save that ammount of time and watch literally anything else and it would be better.
It is really frightening for me to see how many of the people here see this as a happy ending.
I guess technology and the hedonistic neoliberalism have found its way already into our minds.
Weren't you atleast concerned about the talk they had about people "doing everything to atleast feel something" in this sadomaso / groupsex facility? About 80-85% being already dead? About a huge technology company owning us even after our deaths? Just for the sake of hedonistic, fake emotions disguised as only what it is: binary codes?
This was, for me atleast, one of the darkest endings of any Black Mirror episode ever. It shows you exactly what the neoliberalistic idea has already done to us and will eventually still do in the future (and I thank the director and makers of Black Mirror so much for it! One of the best episodes of this show so far)
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I'm really enjoying how toned down the violence is, because it really grounds the experience. Yeeting him off a second story catwalk and onto rebar is spectacle, but a simple stab wound in a quiet encounter really drives home how high the stakes are when the violence is so mundane. When it comes without spectacle or massive budgets. It reminds people of what violence actually is and forces them to connect with the intimacy of it, and I think this is something that's been a long time coming. I'm not the type to blame media for society's ills, but I do believe it could be doing more to impress upon people the consequences and nuance of violence, and The Last Of Us is a masterclass in this kind of storytelling.
Another one of those shows that starts off pretty meh then finds it's footing and takes a significant turn for the better.
Gave up half way through season 1, gave it another chance, and now I can't wait for each new episode!
This is one of those shows where IQ levels are rather transparent in the comment section.
For those looking for a brain-off action show, you might enjoy parts of a few episodes. Hopefully the subtitles will filter you out before you get too far in.
No demon action but in my eyes this is one of the best episodes; it's a little reminiscent of Negan's introduction to The Walking Dead. I never read the webcomic but I'm just hoping this show doesn't turn into another "humans are the real monsters" story and do away with the awesome demons entirely.
The show is good. My only complaint is that guy who plays Usopp. He can't act for the life of him
The sharp turn season 2 takes isn’t for everyone, but I think it enriches and adds to everything before it. I’ve enjoyed it more than the first season, personally, but it’s all amazing. I’m definitely going to read the manga after this season finishes airing.
I cried, then I cried some more and then I cried again. I imagine how this episode will be attacked by people who didn't receive love from their parents (right wings) and I just want to fuck it. this episode alone made tlou win awards and more awards, what perfection.
Brida should be long dead by now don't know why she is still alive. I think didn't like the negotiations, why are you negotiating now when you literally breached the fortress. I also didn't like lady Athelfled being chaste. Stiora should not have gone with him too.
An Ok but safe Sequel for Naruto fans. There is a warm atmosphere and Sometimes good animation but also No Plot, No Goals, No memorable Villains, too many boring episodes, No real Stakes, No character arcs, no Tension.
The intro song is weak, but other than that awesome episode looking forward to the rest.
As the end nears, the talking -- especially the exposition -- increases. We're getting a lot more "tell" and a lot less "show" at this point...
Again, they really managed to compress the story appropriately. Not only does it fit Arlong's end, but also a long epilogue part, cutting off as the crew set sails to the Grand Line.
This comes at the cost of fights. Secondary fights are anecdotal while in the manga every arc includes every crewmate fighting one of the sub villains. Even Luffy vs Arlong is pretty quickly done, making it look way easier than it should.
Apart from that and way too much Koby, it's still very close to the spirit. Good season ending, hope for more.
Some people might say it doesn't feel like Black Mirror because of the lack of the sci-fi. But to me it still is one of the best episodes of the Netflix era just based on the fact that this is a very british episode which is a quality I have been missing very much from the most recent seasons no matter how good or bad they are. Very reminiscent of the first two seasons. And it still has that social commentary which is even more important to the Black Mirror feel instead of it being sci-fi IMO.
Not everyone will like this season and will be very disappointed bc they get used that this anime is just about fights, war and blood, and they will be angry that this season hasn't that stuff, but for real if u give a chance to enjoy the drawing, soundtrack, and the most important thing is the talks between the characters, it's masterpiece
it's so deep and so strong for the person who is focus with the talks of any anime or series in general!
so yah
this season has a lot of great talks and messages and u can rethink about many thing's while watching it
u just watched someone turned from the hell to the right way( yah maybe it's appear like he is so silly and weak ) but no, he is fighting his past as much he can, so I'm proud of this anime character.
anyway
i liked this season so much
and can't wait for the new one.
Peak land saga , anime of the year contender
If last season's theme was revenge, this season's is clearly acceptance. Not only of ourselves but also of the world around us.
Vinland Saga is a great anime, and I think the themes it deals with are extremely important.
Violence is not and should never be the answer.
Thank you Vinland Saga and especially to this masterful season for making us understand that.
Road to Oppenheimer: Part 1
In the months leading up to Oppenheimer, I have decided to watch all of Christopher Nolan's filmography and briefly give my thoughts about each one as a sort of preparation for his 12th directorial outing.
It's often said that greatness comes from small beginnings, which is a phrase that I feel encapsulates my thoughts on this film quite well. Despite its minuscule budget and absurdly short runtime (68 minutes!), that special Nolan quality is still felt throughout every aspect of the film, from his signature twists and time dilation to his meticulously crafted characters and unfortunate low sound quality. The movie is also paced very well, with meaningful reveals and revelations keeping the story moving at a breakneck pace.
Despite all of these qualities, Following suffers from one big problem: it's forgettable. While almost every Nolan film is remembered for some big action setpiece or an insane, mindbending reveal, Following kind of just comes and goes, not leaving much of an impression mere days after a first or second viewing. Of course, this isn't a film-killing issue, but when compared to Nolan's future filmography, Following certainly falls a bit short.
An interesting episode about sons and chafing at the lives their father figures have thrust them into. Chris finds out that being a made man is tougher than he expected and seems to have reluctance about it despite his initial excitement once he sees the black bird. Jackie Aprille Jr. is trying to live up to his father and uncle's role and chafing at Tony and his organization.
And then Tony himself connects his fainting issues to seeing how his father made a living, and it's a big bundle of the meat, the violence, and sexualization. And then when AJ feels like he's being groomed for the same kind of life as his father, and gets leadership through violence while he's cheered on by his dad, he faints too. There's a lot of interesting parallels in the episode and it works well as a sort of sequel to Season 1's "Down Neck" that plays in the same theme of generational neglect and inherited problems.
i think some people might be missing the point. yeah they they didn't end up flying off together happily ever after, but they did both get what they both needed.
Dom is last seen sitting in the plane, passed out. this is important because earlier it stresses the point that she has basically not had any kind of meaningful sleep or rest in like 5 years. this is her finally feeling some level of peace, and being in a place where she is not afraid of the worst and able to fall asleep peacefully.
Darlene has been so co-dependent it is crippling to her when she is forced to be alone. she runs off and has a panic attack in the bathroom, but wills herself to accept that she can be ok on her own and this serves as a turning point in her growth and ability to move on and be ok whether she is alone or not. she needs to be able to be alone before she can be with someone.
edit 12/11:
also forgot to point out what i believe to be an intentional play against the stereotypical scene in which the two would have united at the last moment, with a catchy pop song to go along with it by an artist who has been arguably borrowing from the 80s in a large portion of her catalog. and from what i can recall, but i could be wrong, the fact that you hear little to no current pop music as a part of the soundtrack in any way remotely similar to how it is used in this scene, serves to support the intended play against such cliches in other films/shows.
It's okay guys. I can just rewind the episode and Trenton and Mobley will be alive!
Doctor Gorst being played as an inquisitive twink nerd is so much creepier than if they went the standard over-the-top psychotic doctor route
Probably not the worst finale possible considering the rest of this season, but I really don't get what they were going for.
Ugh. After last week's excellent episode, this was a major step down and makes me reconsider following this series. The writing was atrocious, with every other character quipping at the worst of times. (Worst offender: Sharon Carter quipping "Blam" after blowing Happy's head off.) Not only that, but the third act turn hangs on a supremely illogical and shitty character decision.
This, to me, is an example of what happens when the MCU "formula" is handled by bad writers. You get this illogical mess that thinks it's way funnier than it is. Hope this is the low point of the series and not a sign of things to come.
Another crazy old, white man as the season villain. It's all been done before.
Also, I have no idea who the woman is. Hard to be invested in this new couple.
Complete, stinking garbage. Recycled same ol story of Daryl being captured but the bad guys thinking he's cool. A complete wasted opportunity to make this group 3 dimensional and give Daryl a compelling reason to stay vs another dumb boring how are they gonna break free story, again.
