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BobO'Link

08-02-16 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Man with the Golden Doujinshi (Post 12864838)

Then I took a break to watch Minions. It was ok. Never been much of a fan of them and I don't see myself watching it again. The mini-movies weren't great. I liked the one with the family but even that wasn't great.

My youngest granddaughter *loves* the Minions in Despicable Me 2, for me some of their segments very funny, so I thought she'd like Minions. She kind of does and after I watched it I'm with her. It's "OK" but not that great. I don't think we bothered with the mini movies.

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Originally Posted by The Man with the Golden Doujinshi (Post 12864838)

...for my next break it's going to be the Shaun the Sheep movie.

She watched a half-dozen or so of the S1 Shaun the Sheep episodes with me last night and found them to be mostly very funny (at least she laughed quite a bit). So did I. :) I've not yet purchased the movie. I really like Aardman Studio's work and need to get that one...

LJG765

08-02-16 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BobO'Link (Post 12864392)

I'm currently watching S1 of Shaun the Sheep (the recently re-released WS version). It's a hoot! :)

Loved the movie, but haven't gotten a chance to see the show. I"m sure it's a lot of fun, though, just from what the movie showed!

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Originally Posted by The Man with the Golden Doujinshi (Post 12864838)

I'm jumping back to Clone Wars and for my next break it's going to be the Shaun the Sheep movie.

I bet you enjoy this! No talking, but who needs it?

ntnon

08-02-16 02:48 PM

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Anyone watch/enjoy Steven Universe? I've heard vaguelly-positive comments from two people, but after casually-seeing a couple of (and hearing a dozen more) episodes, have yet to grasp the appeal. Acting, songs and plot all seem lacking... Any fans? :)

The Man with the Golden Doujinshi

08-02-16 04:22 PM

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Anyone looking for horror animation?

Pingu's version of The Thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAoONl2P8fw

The guy that did it has a lot more claymation https://www.youtube.com/death

Evil Dead 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbLkfMbA0GY

shadokitty

08-02-16 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Man with the Golden Doujinshi (Post 12865277)

If anyone has Amazon Prime, there is also Lady Death.

Ash Ketchum

08-02-16 06:38 PM

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If anyone wants to do bulk viewing on YouTube, I've pasted a link (below) that offers eleven b&w Warner Bros. Looney Tunes.

Here are the titles:
Puss n’ Booty (1943/Frank Tashlin)
Wacky Blackout (1942/Robert Clampett)
Scrap Happy Daffy (1943/Frank Tashlin)
The Booze Hangs High (Bosko) (1930)
Bosko the Doughboy (1931)
Hollywood Capers (1935/Jack King)
Congo Jazz (Bosko/1930/Hugh Harman-Rudolf Ising)
Ain’t Nature Grand (Bosko/1931/Freleng/Blackburn)
Porky’s Railroad (1937/Tashlin)
Porky’s Bear Facts (1941/Freleng)
Gopher Goofy (1942/McCabe)

https://youtu.be/-su8DPDNEl8

LJG765

08-02-16 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum (Post 12865390)

Ooh, I'll have to take a look at those.

Just came back from watching The Secret Life of Pets. It was ok, you see the best parts in the trailer though. I did chuckle in a few places, but it gets a bit long...not time wise, but just plot wise. You're just ready for it to be done with by an hour in or so.

BobO'Link

08-02-16 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LJG765 (Post 12865465)

Just came back from watching The Secret Life of Pets. It was ok, you see the best parts in the trailer though.

Thanks for the warning! A co-worker insisted I watch the trailer which I found not the least bit funny. I commented it *would* have been funny had the mixer caught the dachshund's tail as it walked away and spun *it* around. If the trailer has the "best parts" I can totally ignore the movie. My granddaughters want to see it - their brother thinks it "looks dumb."

Trevor

08-03-16 10:43 AM

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In case people don't follow the Compendium thread, here's a newish possible aspect for our lists:

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Originally Posted by Trevor (Post 12858145)

So this is almost certainly just yet another quirk in my OCDs, but I figured I'd share it here in case another Challenger wanted to use a form of it.

Part of my collecting/hoarding involves the continual desire to at least partly justify it. I've long used our Challenges to do so, but don't think I've ever put it into a list-like form. So starting this month, I'll try to watch at least one item that is either a paid subscription or one of my ~10 obsessive collections. I figure that at least one monthly watch will make me feel easier about the money I spent/spend on these things, and also ensure that I constantly watch some of my favorite things.

Trevor's Personal Challenge Checklist
(a monthly checklist to help justify collections and subscriptions)

Amazon Prime -
Animation -
Comic Book -
Criterion -
Disney -
Godzilla -
HBO -
Holiday -
Horror -
MST3K -
Netflix -
Roku -
Star Trek -
3D -
Vudu -

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Originally Posted by TheBigDave (Post 12858204)

I've been thinking of doing the same thing. I subscribe to a bunch of streaming services (often through an annual membership). And some months they go unused. I need to start using a checklist to force myself to watch a couple movies and get my money's worth.

My checklist would look something like this:

Netflix -
Amazon Prime -
Hulu -
Crunchyroll -
FUNimation -
WWE Network -
HBO Go -
Showtime Anytime -
Shudder -
Fandor -
Acorn TV -
Feeln -

shadokitty

08-03-16 10:51 AM

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I started today's challenge viewing with Part 2 of the first GI Joe mini series, 'The MASS Device'. Last time I was watching GI Joe, I never got too far into the series, so I decided to start over.

shadokitty

08-03-16 05:43 PM

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I guess they were behind in processing orders, but my Disney order with Gargoyles, Season 2 Volume 1 was shipped out. Too bad it was too late to be able to watch Force Awakens on Blu Ray. Now I'll have the complete Season 2 of Gargoyles, my favorite season.

TheBigDave

08-03-16 07:19 PM

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If you're a fan of CW's Arrow and The Flash, check out Vixen on CW Seed. You can watch it on the Roku.

It's just a short 30 minute episode. But it's a pretty good introduction to the character. Ollie, Barry, Cisco and Felicity all show up.

http://www.cwseed.com/shows/
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/71698/cw-seed

LJG765

08-03-16 09:07 PM

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I just finished watching the The Croods for the 2nd time. My nieces had it and after watching I had to buy it. The second watch was just as good as the first. I have to admit, I totally teared up at the end. I did not have high hopes for it from the previews, but for once, the best parts weren't all in them! So, if you're on the fence about watching, give it a shot.

orlmac

08-03-16 09:49 PM

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I have a quick question on completing the checklist. For the category "Watch 5 Winso Mckay Award Winners from the Annie Awards", does the individual have to do the animation for the movie. For instance, Bruce Timm is an animator, writer, director, producer, etc. If he does one of these things for an animated show does it qualify, or does it only qualify if he animates? Thanks for the help.

LJG765

08-03-16 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by orlmac (Post 12866343)

I have a quick question on completing the checklist. For the category "Watch 5 Winsor Mckay Award Winners from the Annie Awards", does the individual have to do the animation for the movie. For instance, Bruce Timm is an animator, writer, director, producer, etc. If he does one of these things for an animated show does it qualify, or does it only qualify if he animates? Thanks for the help.

Since they aren't nominated for a certain movie, I think any animated work they've worked on in any capacity would qualify.

shadokitty

08-04-16 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Man with the Golden Doujinshi (Post 12865277)

Thanks for the links. I just watched his Evil Dead II. I'll have to watch The Thing sometime too.

shadokitty

08-04-16 09:33 AM

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One nice thing about cartoons being some of my favorite kind of TV. If I'm bored with TV on Dish, I can easily do some challenge viewing. I just finished an episode of Yu-Gi-Oh!on Netflix. It's nice being able to watch the early episodes that I never saw on TV.

orlmac

08-04-16 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LJG765 (Post 12866394)

Since they aren't nominated for a certain movie, I think any animated work they've worked on in any capacity would qualify.

Thanks for the quick response (again)!

pacaway

08-04-16 04:09 PM

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I am temporarily without my Blu-ray player in my bedroom so I hooked up my HDDVD player and watched Shrek the Third on it last night. It actually wasn't a bad movie for a second sequel. Those movies really know how to use borderline crude humor for the adult audience without the kids catching on. The only other animated HDDVD movie I have is Happy Feet. Is it any good?

Trevor

08-04-16 08:12 PM

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Just got a notification on my DisneyMovies app that a free Toy Story short is about to expire; Hawaiian Vacation. It was decent fun.

LJG765

08-04-16 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by orlmac (Post 12866748)

Thanks for the quick response (again)!

Mostly luck! I tend to be on at night and other random times. Though I do have the notifications activated so I get emails when someone posts. There are definitely days where I'm not as available though... the beginning of next week might take me longer, just as a heads up. I'll be on every day, but probably just once a day rather than multiple.

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Originally Posted by Trevor (Post 12866975)

Just got a notification on my DisneyMovies app that a free Toy Story short is about to expire; Hawaiian Vacation. It was decent fun.

That is a fun one. When Toy Story first came out it was not my favorite Pixar film, but it has grown on me.

I'm watching Inside Out right now. Depending on how tired I am, I might pop in Song of the Sea after. I just got that one from the library and am looking forward to seeing it.

shadokitty

08-04-16 09:41 PM

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I just discovered that Amazon Prime has all three Japanese series that Harmony Gold turned into Robotech. Just finished watching the first episode of Super Dimension Fortress Macross. It was interesting to compare the differences between the Japanese and American versions. I don't know about the other two series, but Macross isn't subtitled by default, so you need to turn on the closed captions.

shadokitty

08-04-16 10:58 PM

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I stopped watching Macross, because the third episode didn't have any closed captions available. A warning for anyone thinking of watching the series.

shadokitty

08-05-16 07:37 AM

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After finishing 'The MASS Device', I decided to work on another disc of The Transformers. I'm currently working on Disc 2 of Season 2 Volume 1.

malazar

08-05-16 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shadokitty (Post 12867096)

I stopped watching Macross, because the third episode didn't have any closed captions available. A warning for anyone thinking of watching the series.

I have noticed that problem with some other anime shows too. Since they moved in to the currently airing anime simulcast business with Prime, it was sad to try to watch Battery episode two and have no subtitles available. They worked fine for Kabaneri at least.

Anyways, yesterday, I slacked on animation and only watched one thing but I made it count since that one thing was a rewatch of one of my favorite anime movies on blu-ray, Night on the Galactic Railroad. It was nice to see it look as good as it can after watching the previous crappy DVD many times. I am not sure if it is streaming anywhere, but this is definitely one I would recommend to people who may usually only be interested in Ghibli type stuff as far as anime goes.

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