So I read this review several months ago. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/pixar-brave-merida-disney-princess-feminist-341124 . Tonight, I finally got around to watching Brave. Now, what is below was written after reading the article, but before seeing Brave. But, after seeing the movie, it still feels pretty accurate. But my focus isn't on Brave because I hadn't seen Brave. * * * (Be sure to read the review linked above first!)
It focuses too much on toys. Whereas in the first film, Buzz and Woody are trying to get back to Andy. That is the main goal. However, they also have to hide from humans along the way. Sure, there are various times when the toys are by themselves (such as in Sids house), but you are always reminded that humans exist in this world (Buzz sneaks into the hallway and hears a TV on). Toy Story 2 reminds us that eventually, kids are going to give up their toys. The Sheriff tries to convince Woody not
So sometimes, I think moreso recently, I've been thinking about the Brony fandom, as a whole. Not just Canterlot.com, but the entire fandom of Bronies. When I first started watching My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, I do so for nostalgia's sake. Heck, I even tried to 'convert' my friend... and I'm pretty sure that was before I had even heard of Bronies. I had just planned to watch this show alone, in my room, on YouTube. Not even watch a livestream, just wait for an episode to come out and wat
So I was watching the Mighty Ducks intro, when I realized... there are a lot of cartoons about DUCKS. Duck Tales Darkwing Duck Quack Pack Sitting Ducks Not to mention the bunches of other cartoons that have ducks in them and/or as main characters, but do not star an all cast of ducks. Here, from Wikipedia: Ace Duck, a duck pilot in TMNT. Ahiru, a duck transformed into a girl in the anime Princess Tutu. Alfred J. Kwak, Dutch cartoon character Baby Huey, a giant duckling cartoon character; no rela
