cultures compendium of reviews

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews. As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we learn how small events can create memorable moments. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Episode 23: The Cutie Mark Chronicles is a general slice of life style episode featuring the CMC and the mane 6. In it the crusaders decide to track down the best pony they know, or rather Scootaloo knows, to learn how they got their cutie mark. Along the way they meet up with Pinkie, Rarity, Aj, Fluttershy, and Twilight. All of whom share their own cutie mark origins. Till they finally reach the pony in question. Rainbow Dash. All fairnes...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we find out what it means to be LEEEEGION. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Issues #48 - 50, aka the Accord arc, is the 17th arc in the publication. A collaboration between writer Ted Anderson and artist Andy Price. The story mainly focuses around the chaotic god Discord, or rather his harmonious opposite Accord. In the story after recieving a rather rude send off from the main 6 and company a sudden cosmic event alters the lord of disorders personality. Transforming him into the lord of order, Accord. With his new found state ...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we're discussing our favorite community as a whole and where its future is headed. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? The brony community is the surname given to the MLP fandom and its affiliates. The term " brony" is often used to describe a male member of the fandom. It can also be used as a universal label for all MLP fans. Though some still address the female equivelant as " pegasisters ". Today I'll be guving my thoughts on the community and explaining where I personally see the fandom going in th...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Turn up the volume and get ready to jam as we look at 5 of my favorite brony music artists in todays top5. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. As a bonus, this list will not be in a specific order and should not be taken as such. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Since the dawn of time music has been a popular and expressionistic artform. Musicians, or artists, would spend long periods of time pouring their all into a tapestry of rhythm and sound. And regardless of its form the wonderful pieces they create would inspire millions of fans globally. Similarly, musicians will often...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Time to lace up those Jordans as we take it to the hoop for a looney game of the tune kind. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Space Jam was a live - action / animated/ sports comedy film set in the mid - 90's. It started a roster of all star talent like Michael Jordan, Charles Oakley, and Larry Bird just to name a few. The film starts with young MJ practicing to someday make it big. Fast forward some years later and our story begins as an alien race called the Nerdlucks arrive on Earth, or rather in it, demanding the surrender of ...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock, your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we revisit an old lesson how some things aren't how they seem. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Episode 22: A Bird in the Hoof is a general slice - of - life episode featuring beloved vet pony, Fluttershy. During a special luncheon with Princess Celestia Fluttershy and gang meet the solar diarchs prized pet. Feeling distressed about the birds disheveled condition Fluttershy opts to take her to nurse her to health. A more difficult task than she expected given the nature of a phoenix. Okay in general I actually enjoyed this...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we cast our vote to see just who knows best. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? MLP: FiM issues 46 and 47, aka Election, is a slice - of - life two parter by writer Ted Anderson and veteran artist Agnes Garbowska. The story details the events of Ponyvilles first official mayoral election since the show began. In it savy businesspony Filthy Rich squares off against current electorate Mayor Mare for the political position. I'll be honest with you readers here. I'm not a fan of politics. Mostly because of the old phrase ...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Prepare your pencils and open your textbooks as today we go over some basics on OC 101. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? OC creation is a large part of any fandom. Whether in art or fanfictions they serve as representations of their creator., some moreso than others. Often times they get overlooked for specific reasons like lack of creativity or unoriginality. Today we're going over some do's and don'ts when coming up with your OC. First off, you have to pick a character type that either resembles you or the type of char...

HELLO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Prepare your pencils and get ready to learn as we look at 5 simple facts about our favorite ponies. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. Bonus, this will be no specific order and has been picked at random for reader convenience. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Over the years the My Little Pony fandom, or brony fandom, has grown in size and popularity. While some fans are in it for one thing or another, there is a plethora of facts all fans should know. Here is my top 5 facts all bronies should know: 1. Alicorns weren't an original idea- In its prime, My Little Pony...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we rev up for a royal rumble on wheels. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Scooby Doo and WWE Curse of the Speed Demon is the second movie featuring the teen slueths paired with WWE superstars. In this face paced film the team heads to WWE island to watch the all new Muscle Moto X. An all - terrain race where superstars in teams for a cash prize. After a freak attack during the first race that sidelines the late Dusty Rhodes, Shaggy and Scooby Doo, Skinnyman and Deadmeat, get paired with the deadman incarnate, The Undertaker, for...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Hitch up the wagon and load your rifles cuz it's time for a trip down south. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all contents within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Episode 21: Over a Barrel is a classic Western episode with a pinch of action and drama for good measure. The episode starts with the main 6 on their way to Appleloosa to deliver a prized appletree to Aj's close cousin, Braeburn. Along the way a native tribe of buffalo hijack the cargo with Spike as well. Its up to the girls to save the day and rescue their friends. But there might be more to it than they believe. O...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Get ready as we dive deep inside to face our deepest obsessions. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? MLP: FIM comics issues 43 - 45, aka Ponies of Dark Water, is a three issue arc from writer Thom Zahler and artist Tony Fleecs. The story starts off with the mane 6 returning home from saving the day. After an unscheduled stop at a mysterious spring things take a turn for the worse when Twilight and her friends start acting against their nature. It's up Luna, Spike, and the CMC to save the day and hopefully set things right. I like t...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we're going over a crucial part of any fandom and discussing some of the does and don'ts most fans ignore. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Let me start by pointing out that in no way am I against the idea of shipping. I myself have a few ships that I support and others I don't. In my honest opinion there is no " One True Ship " for any character. What there is however are ships that just don't work for important reasons. And that's why I want to discuss it. Shipping, for lack of a proper term, occur...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Time to call up Watson and don your Holmes hat as we look at 5 of MLP's unanswered mysteries. Before we begin, let's review the rules. First off, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. Bonus rule: this list is written in no specific order and should not be taken seriously. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Since the dawn of time and space mysteries have existed all around us. Waiting to be solved. The same sense can be said for popular media like comics and cartoons. That being said here are my top 5 unsolved mysteries in MLP: 1. Celestia and Luna's birthplace- Since episode 1 season 1 it's been teased that th...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Prepare yourself for a comedic ride through time and space in todays review as we visit someplace out of this world. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Land of the Lost was an action comedy sci - fi film made in 2009 by Universal Pictures . In collaboration with Relativity Media, Sid and Marty Krofft Pictures, and Mosaic Media Group. A parody of the 70's TV series, it starred the likes of Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, and Anna Friel. Though a bit satirical in style the film followed the same storyline. I loved this film. Granted it w...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we learn how big opportunities often test even true friendships. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Episode 20: Green isn't Your Color is a slice - of - life drama episode based primarily around the pairing of diva fashionista Rarity and the timid angel Fluttershy. After unexpectedly landing a big break meant for Rarity, Fluttershy is whisked away by star photographer Photo Finish to a frightful career as a fashion model. Unable to open up to the other tension mounts between the two. Nearly shattering their bond as friends. Ho...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we let our creative minds loose to paint a tale of our own. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? MLP comic issue # 42, A Pinkie Pie Story That Pinkie Pie Kinda Sorta Remembers, is a slice - of - life comedy from writer Katie Cook and artist Andy Price. With special thanks to Alice Price. It features the team of the sophisticated fashionista Rarity and the lovable partyball herself, Pinkie Pie. Homestly, I loved this issue because Pinkie and Rarity are just so cohesive as a pair. Rarity's organized compulsive personality just pai...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today we're setting aside the kid gloves as we tackle a serious issue effecting the world today. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? In todays society suicide is at an all time high. The leading cause of it? Bullying. Whether online or in real life harrassment has become a corruptive problem in the world. Bullying over the years has evolved into multiple abusive forms. Physical, verbal, psychological. Each of them leaving behind their own wounds. And always at the expense of others. Growing up I was always subjected to harsh abuse from my peers. Whether...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Get ready for a worldwide trip as we countdown todays Top5. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. Bonus rule, this will be in no specific order and should not be taken as such. With that said, let's continue. Shall we? Ah Equestria. Land of MLP and it's stars. Most noted for it's unique towns both in and out of it's borders. Over the seasons and comics we've been given a plethora of cultural and non - cultural that were ponified to fit the show. While some were given visual appeal others were mentioned in passing character dialogue. But what about the rest of the world? Here's my...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Its time to set the dial to reverse as we travel back in time to a land where everything is possible and rainbows always shine. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of it's author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Okay... Before I start this... Let me state one thing.... I don't openly hate things... I try to enjoy them as best as I can.... But THIS is giving me waking nightmares as I type.... My Little Pony the movie was the first big film of the MLP franchise. Premiering in 1986 it featured a who's - who of celebrity voice talent like Danny DeVito, Madeline Kahn, Rhea Pea...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. It's time to sharpen up those master swords as we go on a quest to save true love. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's move on. Shall we? Episode 19: A Dog and Pony Show is a light - hearted adventure episode focused primarily around Rarity. In it, the fashionista gets taken during an important gem hunt with longtime ship, Spike. Fearing for his loves life it's Spike and the others to the rescue. But can they succeed against the subterranean Diamond Dogs? I think the biggest key detail here is the scenery. Mostly the Diamond Dog tunnels. In a way...

HELLOOO and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. In todays review we learn how one sour mood can cause a disaster of a day. Before we begin, let's review the rules. Firstly, all content within this blog is expressly the opinion of its author. It does not, nor should it ever, reflect the overall opinion of the fandom. Lastly, if any of you notice any mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? MLP issue # 41, Rainbow Dash and the very bad day, is a single issue slice - of - life made by writer Katie Cook and artist Andy Price. It follows Rainbow Dash and Tank on a trip to the local bookstore. Along the way a series of events are put in motion, dampening not only Rainbows own mood but the towns as well. What I most like about this comic is its art style. If you grew up in the 80's and / or 90's you probably rem...