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[Neonivek]

I...  oh never mind.

Well let me see in 2000 shows that arn't super hero shows or comedies.

You will get quite a bit... but honestly I kinda miss the old "Adventure" aspect of the 90s. Adventure time gets really close some of the time but is kinda too much of a comedy at times to really explore the concept.

I swear there must be a "Adventure" type show somewhere.

Examples of the Adventure format: Aladin, Rupert, Babar, and I think Pippi Longstocking counts too.

[Mr Space Cat]

I feel like I should share this with you guys. The Backwater Gospel. This is just one of those indy-sorta animations that's just great, top-notch quality stuff.

I love the art style, I love the creative setting of this "Wild West" sorta town with an almost grim reaper character who makes regular visits and is a recognized power in their universe, I love all the deeper meanings to it, and I really, really love the climax. Its style is like eye candy for me.

All in all, it's just a great grim little short film and I had to come back and watch it again recently, and wanted to post it here as well.

[kaijyuu]

Hrm, I almost want to call it pretentious xD It got its point across (and well)... it's just a point I've seen a million times before. Kudos for high indie production value, though.

[ggamer]

Adventure time is new tonight.

Unfortunately, I can't watch it. but it hath been dvr'd, and i'll watch it tomorrow.

[Mr Space Cat]

Hrm, I almost want to call it pretentious xD It got its point across (and well)... it's just a point I've seen a million times before. Kudos for high indie production value, though.

It depends on the point you interpret, really.  some can interpret that it was specifically religion that drove all the villagers crazy, while others instead interpret it as a display of human nature and how it was ultimately the fear the Undertaker created that did everyone in. Both are common themes, I guess, but fear is one of our most primal emotions, so it'd naturally be a common recurring theme.

I do so love the graphics style though. Beautifully grim eye candy. 

[Glowcat]

While I saw a more anti-religious version of the video out there, iirc the original was more about superstition/fear driving people insane than religion.

[Jimmy]

Here's a few more indie shorts from animation students etc. Since we're including 3D animation in this topic I've included ones I enjoyed.

Alarm - My every morning.
Best Idea Ever! - The true story of Sir Isaac Newton
Electroshock - Gain superpowers from electric cables? Seems legit.
Hambuster - Fast food and zombies.
Sintel - Dragons and feels.
The Lady and the Reaper - Or why you should have a Do Not Resuscitate if you're over 80.
A Gentleman's Duel - Britain vs. France.
The Chase - Real badasses wear suits.

[Neonivek]

I think I am finally getting in the grove of Adventure time.

I watched an episode where one section was an awsome episode and the other was a terrible episode.

The one I liked was the one where Finn created a pranking pie bot

The One I disliked was the one where Finn discovered he was afraid of the ocean. (Oddly the voice acting was pretty bad... I don't know what was wrong with Jake's voice actor)

It kinda helped me understand what I did and did not like about the show. I loved the show when it was inventive and explored the very concepts they bring up (AKA ADVENTURE!!!). I dislike the show when they become lazy and simply invent solutions or just ignore the issues.

[ggamer]

It probably was produced around the first two seasons, when jeremy shada's voice was still high.

You'd probably like BMO noir or Rainy Day Daydream. Both are less about the over-arching plotline and more about antics. They're also both made later in the shows career, where Finn's voice is less odd.

[Neonivek]

Truth be known my favorite part of an episode was when Finn became the goblin king.

Also the problem with Jake's voice was more that... he lost his inflection and usually Jake is very good at projecting emotions even subtle ones.

[penguinofhonor]

"All the Little People" was interesting. I'd say it was definitely better than when most people go "hey let's talk to our fandom about fanfiction" and was pretty funny.

It just sort of seemed like nothing happened. Finn played with dolls and screwed them up, then Jake was like "Shake them and you can solve everything!" and it solved everything.

[Neonivek]

Yeah... it kinda supports my theory that Adventure time is at its worst when it just sort of gets lazy.

[Glowcat]

I don't think anybody has posted the update yet so... Gravity Falls is back baby!

Happiness restored.

[Scelly9]

Awesome!

[kaijyuu]

Fuck yes!