Physicist returns from wherever the hell she’s been to do a (late) Halloween review in honour of the late Tobe Hooper.
(It was very much intended to be released on Halloween when it was filmed, sorry that it’s late.)
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The Cartoon Physicist’s Noughtie List: The Very Late Second Anniversary
Samurai Jack Season 5 Episode 8 Review (XCIX)
So now that Jack is back to “classic” Jack as of last episode, having wrapped up his arc about re-discovering himself and coming to terms with his past mistakes, one has to wonder how the rest of the season is gonna play out. Will it be the more traditional structure of the original, episodic run or will we still get to see new developments for Jack before he reaches his final showdown with Aku? Turns out the answer is a bit of Column A and a bit of Column B. This week’s episode might be the most straightforward one we’ve had all season, and the most reminiscent of the first four seasons: the story is driven primarily by action and set-pieces as Jack and Ashi fight a new enemy along their journey to defeat Aku. Even so, it manages to throw in elements that tie into both heroes’ overarching story…
… and oh man is it a doozy.
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Samurai Jack Season 5 Episode 7 Review (XCVIII)
Where we last left our heroes, Jack was ready to stop running away from his problems and get his shit together, starting with finding his sword. With Ashi in tow, he sets out to restart his mission to save the world. But first, a journey of self-discovery and introspection. Trust me, it’s not as boring as it sounds.
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Samurai Jack Season 5 Episode 4 Review (XCV)
Short Version: Well, this turned out better than the last time Jack was travelling alone with a woman…
Long version:
Last week, Samurai Jack came face-to-face with the unthinkable, possibly the most dangerous opponent he’s ever encountered. An enemy so vile, so powerful, so unpredictable that it pushed him to his very limits, and even then, he was defeated. In fact, Jack never stood a chance. No contest. It might just be the most brutal loss he’s ever had.
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Samurai Jack Season 5 Episode 3 Review (XCIV)
Short Version: ALL OF THIS BLOOD
Long Version:
So, 2017 has so far been a good year for stories about grizzled heroes past their prime who decide to grow out their facial hair and must undergo one deadly, final journey that will hopefully allow them to do something right after a long string of failures; a journey that turns out to be far more violent than anything that they’ve done before.
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Samurai Jack Season 5: Episode 1 (XCII)
Short Version: 12 years later, the future still sucks and our samurai savior may not be up to the task anymore…
Long Version:
So, going into this new season, there are a few expectations that are shaping what people like me would want from Samurai Jack’s return, mainly something that takes me back to the presentation and style of the series’ original run, while delivering on the staff’s promises of adding more mature themes without having to sacrifice the overall feel of the show. So, after this premiere, how’d they do? Let’s see…
The Cartoon Physicist’s Noughtie List: Hellraiser – Hellworld
Witness the worst twist in cinematic history!
No, this wasn’t directed by Shyamalan.
The Cartoon Physicists Noughtie List: Hellraiser – Deader
Cenobites vs. Zombies…not as awesome as you think.
The Cartoon Physicist’s Noughtie List: Hellraiser – Hellseeker
Halloween’s here and the Hellraiser franchise has more tricks for us than treats.
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