Most of my viewing habits lately have been directed towards cartoons. Maybe it's because I find the rest of the entertainment world increasingly hostile, or just because I enjoy the medium, but in any case I've been watching a lot of animated shows lately. Stories, I find, are like relationships: made up of thousands of … Continue reading Various and Sundry Cartoon Thoughts
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Season 7 In Revue
So, Season Seven of My Little Pony is officially over, leaving us to wait until spring for Season Eight...while enjoying a series of Equestria Girls shorts on YouTube! More Equestria Girl stuff the better. On the whole, it was a good one; the writing's as strong as ever and the show doesn't display many signs of … Continue reading Season 7 In Revue
Noblesnake Reviews: My Little Pony
Brief Thoughts on Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom is one of those shows that I'd heard a lot of people praising, so recently I watched through it. The story is of a kid who gets ghost-like powers and uses them to fight ghost monsters, while trying to maintain his normal life. So, very similar to Spider-Man. That's fine; I have no problem … Continue reading Brief Thoughts on Danny Phantom
What’s My Line at the Federalist
My latest piece at The Federalist is now up, where I talk about the old gameshow What's My Line? Sample: No one on the “What’s My Line” panel would have dreamt of asking a guest about his sex life, nor would the guests have dreamt of talking about it. But if they can see for themselves that … Continue reading What’s My Line at the Federalist
Ponies and Introverts
Being an introvert mostly involves having people force you into uncomfortable situations and then blame you for not enjoying them. Our society doesn't approve of those who prefer solitude or working alone: we want team players! Socially-well-adjusted youngsters! Collaboration! Synergy! Whatever other terms for 'forcing people to act according to plan' you care to name. … Continue reading Ponies and Introverts
Doctor Who and Swiping Male Characters
You know, I’m not really a big ‘Doctor Who’ fan. I’ve watched several episodes from both the classic and the modern series (Tom Baker’s my favorite), and enjoyed them, but I just haven’t really gotten into it. That said, I do have an opinion of this ‘making the Doctor a woman’ gimmick. And make no … Continue reading Doctor Who and Swiping Male Characters
Great Humor, Great Morals, and Why Having Your Heroine Be a Music Box for an Episode Makes for Good Writing
So, this week's episode of My Little Pony was pretty fantastic (full disclosure: I actually saw it a week or so ago. You see, since FiM is produced in Vancouver, Canadian audiences get to see episodes up to two or even three weeks before the rest of us. The magic of the internet, however, allows some leeway … Continue reading Great Humor, Great Morals, and Why Having Your Heroine Be a Music Box for an Episode Makes for Good Writing
7 Things I Hope to See in Season 7
Yes, yes: I’ve been on a bit of a pony kick recently. So sue me; it’s my blog. Season Seven started this weekend, and the first two episodes were really good, so I have high hopes for the future. Mostly I just hope they keep providing quality storytelling the way they've been doing, but I … Continue reading 7 Things I Hope to See in Season 7
My Federalist Little Pony
I just got paid for writing about My Little Pony: Achievement unlocked! Read the whole thing here: One of the best characters on the show is Luna, the Princess of the Night. She starts off as the villainous Nightmare Moon in the pilot episode, but after her defeat and redemption becomes a recurring heroic figure. Her … Continue reading My Federalist Little Pony
Serpent's Den 