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edvd
Depends on your definition of ‘cute’ and how old you are. Because there’s a line and you’re skirting it HARD.
edvd
And that attitude is why animation can never really grow past it’s ‘for kids only’ stigma.
It’s just bizarre because Gravity Falls demonstrated that you could balance good serialised storytelling and character work with humour. OK, it’s not really an action show, I suppose, but it was popular because it respected the intelligence of its audiences and rewarded their intense scrutiny of its secrets with great payoffs. And despite its wacky scheduling I’m glad they respected the wishes of Alex Hirsch to finish the story on his terms (and the scheduling can at least be explained by the two-season length and Disney wanting to hang on to something special for longer).
Actually, with shows like Star vs. the Forces of Evil and Ducktales, Disney seems to be the one company that’s holding the torch for these kinds of shows.
@The Smiling Pony
Action-adventure shows don’t sell. Faust talked about this recently; the studios all think “If a kid wants action, they play a video game. Make comedies only.”
And that attitude is why animation can never really grow past it’s ‘for kids only’ stigma.
It’s just bizarre because Gravity Falls demonstrated that you could balance good serialised storytelling and character work with humour. OK, it’s not really an action show, I suppose, but it was popular because it respected the intelligence of its audiences and rewarded their intense scrutiny of its secrets with great payoffs. And despite its wacky scheduling I’m glad they respected the wishes of Alex Hirsch to finish the story on his terms (and the scheduling can at least be explained by the two-season length and Disney wanting to hang on to something special for longer).
Actually, with shows like Star vs. the Forces of Evil and Ducktales, Disney seems to be the one company that’s holding the torch for these kinds of shows.
edvd
@SD50-2
I can understand market realities. It just sucks a bit when styles become so homogenised. MLP is pretty commercial stuff obviously, but it still manages to look distinctive and punch above its weight animation-wise.
Sure, this show could have some good writing, but it also seems like animation is moving towards a certain kind of high-octane wackiness that sacrifices long-form storytelling for mile-a-minute jokes. It makes shows begin to FEEL the same as well.
I can understand market realities. It just sucks a bit when styles become so homogenised. MLP is pretty commercial stuff obviously, but it still manages to look distinctive and punch above its weight animation-wise.
Sure, this show could have some good writing, but it also seems like animation is moving towards a certain kind of high-octane wackiness that sacrifices long-form storytelling for mile-a-minute jokes. It makes shows begin to FEEL the same as well.
edvd
I have nothing against the style as is. But when it’s applied to so many new cartoons AND to a property which doesn’t benefit from it in the slightest, I get annoyed.
Yes, Thundercats isn’t high art, but that’s not really the point. The point is there must be ways to make animation expressive and easy to produce without sacrificing distinctiveness of style.
Yes, Thundercats isn’t high art, but that’s not really the point. The point is there must be ways to make animation expressive and easy to produce without sacrificing distinctiveness of style.
edvd
Well, this is a fairly pathetic use of ‘data’ to quantify a subjective experience.
And what is even happening in this comments section?
And what is even happening in this comments section?
edvd
Better a steady job than too many jobs.
Her outfit is cute, but I kinda liked it better when her job would always change.
Better a steady job than too many jobs.
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