cultures compendium of reviews

HELLOOO everypony 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 can be both a passion as well as entertaining. 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 Pie's the Limit is the 1st issue of IDW's My Little Pony: Friends Forever comic series. A collaboration between writer Alex De Campi and artist Carla Speed McNeil, the issue features a team up between both Pinkie Pie and Applejack. While competing in the Equestrian Super Chef Competition both Pinkie and Aj make a vow to help a fellow competitor win and achieve her dreams. But when a spiteful  chef threatens the ev...

HELLOOO everybody and welcome to Cultures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. Today, I give you 5 of the worst villains to appear in MLP. 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. Also an extra reminder, this list will not feature any specific order. And should only be taken as opinion, not fact. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? So, nothing makes a good fantasy series without a good villain. They're the main reason for the hero's purpose and the factor that helps keep the world in balance. However, sometimes we get a villain that falls short of the image. Here are my top 5 picks for Worst Villain in MLP. Let's begin: 1. The Flim...

HELLOOO everybody 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 traveling seasons to review an acclaimed classic. 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 Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 stop - motion musical film directed by Henry Selick. Produced and conceived by Tim Burton,with help from Denise Di Novi. After years of the same song and dance, Jack Skellington yearns for something new to set his soul ablaze. Jack gets his wish after an unplanned trip across the holidays. Will Jacks joyous mood make for a wonderful Christmas? Or are his plans doomed to go up in smoke?...

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 making new friends can be a lot harder than it looks. 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? A Friend in Deed is the 18th episode of season 2 and the 44th episode overall. Written by Amy Keating Rogers, the episode was the first to feature the most songs within its time frame till Magical Mystery Cure beat it by 3 songs. With the arrival of a newcomer, Pinkie sets out to befriend the rather disgruntled donkey. But when her good intentions go awry her chances to make a new friend nearly go up in smoke. Can she  manage 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. Today, we're analyzing the modern concept on the values of true love. 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 get started. Shall we? So, recently I posted up a review about an episode of MLP titled "Hearts and Hooves Day". Which was an episode set during a parody of Valentines Day and was based around the concept finding that special someone. Needless to say, it got a pretty bad score for obvious reasons. On top of that it left me thinking about how romantic holidays these days are less about the connection and more about the commercialism. N...

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 looking at a song that speaks a thousand words. 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? Lullaby for a Princess is an original song written and recorded by the acclaimed brony musician Ponyphonic back in September of 2012. 3 years after its release, fellow artist and animator WarpOut re - released the song with a special animatic to accompany it. One night, while lowering the moon, Celestia recounts times long past. Grief stricken, she recounts a sister she once lost and the scars left behind by her own foolish pride. I hon...

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 too much love can be a dangerous thing. 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? Hearts and Hooves Day is the 17th episode of season 2 and the 43rd episode overall. Written by Meghan McCarthy, the episode takes place during it's namesake. After finding out their teacher has no special somepony to spend the day with they set out to find her the perfect match. When their first attempt fails the girls turn to a dangerous potion to speed things along. But what happens when their perfect match up becomes a perfect disaster...

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 a little teamwork can go a long way. 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? Annual 2014 is the second annual edition comic released by IDW Publishing. A collab by writer Ted Anderson and artist Ben Bates, this comic featured a 40 - page story about the original Power Ponies and an 8 - page EQG featurette starring the Mane - iac and her human counterpart. The story opens up with the Power Ponies foiling yet another evildoer in the city of Maretropolis. And continue to do so as the story progresses. Eventually, the villai...

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 take a serious look on relationships both in and out of fandoms. 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? So, usually I try to avoid topics that tend to get under my skin. And with good reason as they can often lead to trouble down the road. But recently a subject has come up that's been deemed to important not to discuss. That topic being yet another hot button issue for certain reasons. Websters defines a relationship as a relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship. It's the unspoken bond between famil...

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 journey through uncharted lands in search of heroic adventure. 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? Oh. And warning, Spoilers inbound. My Little Pony the Movie is a 2017 animated adventure film based loosely on the original series. Produced by Allspark Pictures and DHX Media and distributed by Lionsgate, the film stars both new and old faces alike. A sudden invasion shakes Equestria. The evil Storm Kings forces, led by Tempest Shadow, have taken over. And with the princesses captured, it's up to Twilight and her friends to ...

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 crack open our imagination to discover a whole new world of possibilities. 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? Read It and Weep is the 16th episode of Season 2 and 42nd episode overall. Written by Cindy Morrow, this episode marked the first appearance of Dash's idol Daring Do, aka A. K. Yearling. After suffering a severe wing sprain Rainbow Dash is left bedridden for a couple of days. To pass the time Twilight suggests reading something from her favorite book series, Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone. Hesitant...

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 see how historic chances often take big sacrifices. 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 being said, let's begin. Shall we? MLP #58 is the 58th issue of IDW's main series. A collab between returning writer Thom Zahler and artist Agnes Garbowska, the story picks up after the events of A Health of Information and features returning character Cattail. After finding some long lost letters in Mage Meadowbrooks journal Twilight, Fluttershy, Zecora, and Cattail head to Filydelphia to deliver them. As well as follow up on Mages own research into the mythical M...

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 look back at 5 masked riders who's designs were flashy but didn't really make the cut...or sense. 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. Extra reminder, this list will not be in any specific order. And should not be taken as such. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? So, as most of you recall. I recently reviewed a toku film titled Kamen Rider x Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen. While I was putting together the review a thought popped into my head. For as many Kamen Riders as there's been, each one has come with it's own individual style and design. A...

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 flying overseas for a crossover event of the year. 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? Kamen Rider x Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen is a 2012 crossover film between the Super Sentai and Kamen Rider series. The first in its series, the film featured a combination of new and classic characters alike from both shows respectively. The story begins after Captain Marvelous of the Gokaigers confronts and defeats the first 7 Kamen Riders when Tsukasa Kodoya, Kamen Rider Decade, approaches him. Both Rider and Sentai swear a ven...

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 dishonesty comes in all flavors. 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 Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000" is the 15th episode of season 2 and the 41st overall. Written by M. A. Larson, the episode the Apple family and friends during a less than typical day on the farm. Cider Season's in full swing and all of Ponyville has turned out for a chance at the rare occassion. Business goes as usual for Aj and her family till a rival pair named Flim and Flam show up and challenges them for the rights to cider s...

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'll be discussing our thoughts on recent news regarding season 7's finale. 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? Okay, so as the title suggests, today I'll be tackling my own opinion on the recent synopsis of season 7 two - part finale. Just a forewarning, there will be spoilers. So if you haven't already heard the news I suggest you stop here and head back. Otherwise, on with the discussion. So recently the synopsis for episodes 25 and 26 of season 7 were leaked to the public. A two - parter entitled "Shadow...