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Instead, O'Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, who relaunched Are You Afraid of the Dark?, have teamed up for a reimagining that plays like a remix, combining quirky characters and spectacular set pieces from the past with an emotional throughline that doesn't feel vintage.
Also returning alongside this familiar setup are the graphic novels' flourishes, like big text treatments of spelling out song effects ("DINGY DONG!" "KAPOW!"), pixelated video game graphics that recall versus-style fighting games, and a general '00s aesthetic from Ramona's iconic hair to angsty pop-rock to liberal use of slang like "dude" and "awesome." However, O'Malley and Grabinski don't get caught up in the same millennial emotional baggage of that era. But we'll get to that in a bit.
Just as you might be settling into the groove of this story like it's a record played over and over, "Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life" pulls a critical punch: Scott doesn't knock out Evil Ex #1 Matthew Patel (Satya Bhabha) like he did in the movie (and graphic novels). Instead, the angsty hipster with "mystical powers" wins the fight, and it appears Scott has been "punched to death" and turned into chump change.
So what is a Scott Pilgrim show without Scott Pilgrim? At the end of episode 1, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off shifts focus to Ramona. In episode 2, "A League of Their Own," she attends his funeral, where she meets his friends and his ex, rock star Envy Adams, who takes to the pulpit to steal the spotlight with an audacious cover song. Before long, Ramona begins to suspect Scott's not dead but kidnapped. So her list of suspects naturally includes her conspiring evil exes.
Her Colombo-like quest for answers will bring all seven back into the fold. However, with Scott out of the picture, their stories all take wild new turns. Each episode focuses on a new ex, forcing Ramona to confront her past. But this Ramona isn't as stoic or dismissive as the movie version, who shrugged off her ex-girlfriend Roxie as "a phase" with the excuse, "I was a little bicurious." In Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, such bi-erasure is itself erased as the cool skater girl acknowledges the past romance and how her bailing hurt her former flame. (Thankfully, the problematic racial humor around Knives being Chinese is also gone.)
Where the movie was a long, fight-studded journey of Scott acknowledging how he'd wronged Knives and Ramona, this show is about many of its characters facing their past fuck-ups and breakups and learning to move on. As such, we get to see characters who didn't interact at all in the movie either become friends or face off or both. Fight scenes are still plentiful, and sometimes pull from comic or movie fights. But often, they have fresh spins and even contain meta-commentary, like skater boy/movie star Lucas Lee scoffing at the idea he'd fail a rail stunt so hard he'd die: "Whatever."
On a literal level, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off does fit snugly into Scott Pilgrim vs. The World canon, thanks to late-in-the-season reveals about its eponymous goofball's fate. To get more specific about this would be a major spoiler. So, let's just say that Scott vs. Nega Scott is revived, but with a smart sci-fi twist that will likely hit elder millennials and Gen Xers like a giant mallet between the eyes.
Where in the movie, women were either fawning over or freaking out at Scott, this cartoon show allows audiences to see who they are beyond their ties to him. Knives finds new interests and isn't chiefly defined by her crush on Scott or her jealousy of Ramona. As for Ramona, she gets to face her past in meaningful ways, dive into new battles, and have a literally radiant moment of self-acceptance. Epic scowler Kim Pine (Alison Pine) gets more to do than yell and snark. Even Julie Powers, who was mainly a cursing scold in the movie, gets more backstory and a new ambition, befitting her general attitude.
But hey, "emotional business" and psychological growth may not be why you're tuning into an anime-looking show on Netflix. You may be here for the action. And dude, there's plenty: Swordplay, hammer throws, power-ups, team-ups, doppelgangers, demon hipster chicks, and vegan mystique, all with flashy bursts of color and voice-acting leaning into the general high-drama mood befitting petty rivalries. The contrast of this bombastic violence with deeply nerdy debates about Sonic the Hedgehog defines the hyperactive humor of this show, which is as chaotic as it is charming.
Kristy Puchko is the Film Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter, who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers, and had her work published on RogerEbert.com, Vanity Fair, and The Guardian. A member of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA as well as a Top Critic on Rotten Tomatoes, Kristy's primary focus is movies. However, she's also been known to gush over television, podcasts, and board games. You can follow her on Twitter.
I bought the t620 Flexible Thin Client (2015) on eBay a couple of days ago, mainly to watch Netflix on the big TV in our family room. I had been using an Android TV Box, but as Netflix and Android had a "parting" the netflix app regularly plays up.
However after updating all of the HP website updates (including a graphics update) for this model, it still is very jerky when streaming from Netflix. The normal screen on my PC is magnificent, even You Tube plays OK, but....
The Thin Clients are simply not meant to use for streaming video. The t620 comes with either a AMD GX-217GA Dual-Core APU with AMD Radeon HD 8280E graphics (1.65 GHz) or a AMD GX-415GA Quad-Core APU with AMD Radeon HD 8330E (1.5 GHz) processor. Neither of these is powerful enough to stream video effectively. Also, it only comes with minimal graphics capability. The 4 GB, upgradeable to 16 GB, of memory would be good if the other components were as capable. The Thin Clients work great in an office setting, however.
Graphic design TV shows, documentaries and historical films always inspire, teach and help us to grow. Today there are many programs to help artists find themselves and get motivated. You can also read expert books, be inspired by interesting websites and social media channels, and watch movies that deal with the work of creators and their personal stories.
The Toys That Made Us Netflix design documentary is directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and features interviews with toy creators, collectors, and industry insiders. Each episode of The Toys That Made Us focuses on a different toy line, including Barbie, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Transformers. The series provides an in-depth look into the development and marketing of these toys, as well as the cultural and social impact they had on the generations that played with them. The Toys That Made Us has 3 seasons with 4 episodes in each. It is a great series for a toy collector, pop culture enthusiast, graphic designer or simply someone who grew up playing with these iconic toys.
High Score is a Netflix documentary series that explores the history and evolution of video games. The show premiered in 2020 and consists of six episodes, each focusing on a different aspect of gaming culture and history. One of the key themes of High Score is the role that video games have played in shaping popular culture and society. The show explores how gaming has influenced music, fashion, and other areas of entertainment, as well as how it has been used to tackle social and political issues. Each episode of High Score focuses on a different era of gaming history, from the early days of arcade games and home consoles to the rise of PC gaming and the emergence of esports. The show also explores the cultural impact of iconic games like Pac-Man, Doom, and World of Warcraft.
Here is a feature-length documentary about the history of graphic design in Canada and its impact on Canadian culture. It is directed by Greg Durrell and highlights the work of several prominent Canadian designers and features interviews with historians, educators, and design professionals. The documentary begins by examining the post-World War II era, during which Canada was undergoing significant social and cultural changes. The film explores how graphic design was used to communicate these changes to the public, with an emphasis on the work of artists such as Stuart Ash, Allan Fleming, and Tom Hindman. Through their works, they helped to shape Canadian identity and create a sense of national pride. Design Canada serves as a reminder of the important role that design can play in shaping our world.
This film is directed by Faythe Levine and Sam Macon. Sign Painters highlights the artistry and skill that goes into creating hand-painted signs. The documentary delves into the world of contemporary sign painting, showcasing the work of several modern-day sign painters and their unique styles. The film covers the challenges and rewards of this craft, as well as the deep sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from creating a hand-painted sign.
There are no reality shows as such. But almost all films about graphic design are based on real events and cover interesting stories of famous brands and designers. For example, The Visual Language of Herbert Matter or Rams.
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