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Post by alaxy on May 16, 2008 12:22:41 GMT -5
That's a bet I won't take because I already know I've lost. COME ON! TAKE IT!  OKAY. I'll bet you ONE American Dollar that there won't be a singing team-up between Sheryl and Ranka.  |
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Post by dancadera on May 20, 2008 10:34:58 GMT -5
So episode 7... Who wants a giant battle and for this show to finally throw down and explain itself? Now who wanted a marginal battle that lasts half and episode because Sheryl and Ranka are singing for the other half? If you were rooting Sheryl and Ranka, this week is for you! (liek every other week except even more somehow!) The show did make some progress in episode 7, but for the love of God it could be so much further along if they'd spend less time on bullshit and more time actually pretending this show was about something. Grumble Grumble. I still like the show but I'm feeling kinda deflated because I keep waiting for it to turn the corner and it never does, even though it's been like 2 months. It's like even when something cool happens like at the end of this episode you could care less because you've got no emotional ties to anyone or anything. Maybe next week?  |
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Post by georgio on May 21, 2008 18:33:40 GMT -5
I totally FUCKING loved this episode. It finally really felt like watching Macross in all of it's glory. This ep made up for the lack of progress in the story. At least now I know that they understand what makes Macross kick-ass, and they'll definitely take this show in the right direction
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Post by dancadera on May 22, 2008 7:54:16 GMT -5
I totally FUCKING loved this episode. It finally really felt like watching Macross in all of it's glory. This ep made up for the lack of progress in the story. At least now I know that they understand what makes Macross kick-ass, and they'll definitely take this show in the right direction Not be argumentative 'cause I thought the episode was okay but.. How did it make up for the lack of progress? The battle wasn't that great, there was a ton of singing, the story barely moved and we're still waiting for the show to go in the right direction 'cause it hasn't yet. It was just like pretty much every other episode wasn't it? |
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Post by georgio on May 22, 2008 10:28:06 GMT -5
What worked for me was the fact that they had an epic battle (with a Sheryl concert at the same time). The battle was really great (looks like they threw a lot of money at the epsiode)
The cannons from the ship and the MacII Monsters bracing and firing, it just totally reminded me of Macross and BSG battles.
We saw the inside of a Vajra ship. When the Macross transformed, the restraining chairs popped out, the main gun fired, and kicked total ass I almost flew out of my chair. The VFs had cool fast-packs on them as well.
I guess the fact that the last few Macross series seem to focus on the sillier elements of Macross, this episode really used the more serious elements of the show.
I get the feeling we are gonna see more great things from this show once we delve a bit deeper into the Vajra and what they want
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Post by dancadera on May 22, 2008 11:20:15 GMT -5
I'm not sure I share your enthusiasm for what's going on, but like I said I still think it's pretty good and hope that they can squeeze a story into all this singing, fighting nostalgia so maybe it'll all mean something in the end.
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Post by georgio on May 25, 2008 17:21:49 GMT -5
Today's episode was pretty funny, involved Sheryl losing her panties. However, the animation quality was super-crappy. I find the high-school episodes kinda of amusing but I think they lower the show the same way it does in Code Geass
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Post by dancadera on May 25, 2008 20:45:24 GMT -5
I know you don't dig the high school episodes of Geass (I do) but usually there's at least something going on plot-wise and it serves to balance out the show. If it's kicking ass 24/7 you'd stop noticing. This way the big things seem to have more impact.
Also it shows the other side of the coin of what Lelouch is giving up by taking on this giant task of freeing Japan. He could spend his time goofing around doing student council stuff like everyone else and lead a perfectly happy life, but he doesn't and it serves to make him a better character even if you're not noticing it 'cause you're wishing they'd get back to business.
(That should have been in the Geass thread, but while we were on topic)
Think I'll go set the new shows to download now 'cause I've got the day off tomorrow.
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Post by dancadera on May 28, 2008 11:15:44 GMT -5
I get the feeling we are gonna see more great things from this show once we delve a bit deeper into the Vajra and what they want Heh..so when do you figure this is gonna happen? We're officially 2 months in and they seem to be figuring out new ways to move the show along even less. Still sorta fun. Still sorta needs a plot. 8 eps of nothing and (7.5 if you discount the battle last ep). We should start a prediction game. My guess for next week. Less Vajra, more of Sheryl learning to be a pilot and wackiness that ensues. |
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Post by georgio on Jun 1, 2008 21:19:12 GMT -5
This week's was ok, we had some good back story for a couple of characters, and we've finally seen inside of a Vajra fighter
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Post by dancadera on Jun 4, 2008 11:17:29 GMT -5
This week's was ok, we had some good back story for a couple of characters, and we've finally seen inside of a Vajra fighter Agreed. The stuff with Michael and his sister was pretty good. |
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Post by georgio on Jun 8, 2008 21:40:36 GMT -5
This week's episode was pretty cool. They were filming a Macross Zero movie so it made a neat tie-in to the other show.
A faggy-sounding guy gave the military commander guy a disc contain a bunch of data about the Vajra. Same dude was heard speaking on the phone at the end of the episode.
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Post by georgio on Jun 20, 2008 23:10:20 GMT -5
This week's episode was ok, but the trailer for next week, OMG - guess who's coming to dinner  |
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Post by dancadera on Jun 23, 2008 10:54:39 GMT -5
Not much to say about this week. You're right, next week could be kickass if can keep from updating us on Ranka's career for 5 minutes to deliver some pissed Zentradi.
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Post by georgio on Jun 27, 2008 22:16:12 GMT -5
3/4 Awesome, 1/4 Macross 7
Last scene: unfucking real
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