cultures compendium of reviews

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 bid a fond farewell to another season as we share our final thoughts on season 2. However, before can get started there ARE a few rules to go over. 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 find ANY mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? So the time has come for another season to end as all seasons must do. And with season 3 coming next, plus season 8 just around the bend, I thought share some final thoughts on season 2. Both as a whole and individually. Season 2 marked the end of an early era as the shows co - creator Lauren Faust announced she was leaving the project after the seasons finale. Which a lot o...

// part 1 // 1. Lesson Zero- This episode was a joke. Not only did it not take itself seriously. It was also just an all around pointless episode. Worst of all it sort of insulted people suffering from deep rooted OCD to wear it can be deadly. Any questions? 2. The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000- Aside from a less than recitable title this episode had the stench of failure on it. Mostly cuz of the obvious outcome. 3. Hearts and Hooves Day- This episode... it might has well been a jewelery advertisement or a wedding sales pitch. Too much commercialism and not enough holiday for me. 4. Putting Your Hoof Down- Okay, I don't even wanna point out where went wrong. But for those too blind to understand it. Putting Your Hoof Down is a sour representation of how NOT to be assertive. It helped Ffluttershy as a character but also broke her on the way back. 5. Dragon Quest- And last, but never least, Dragon Quest. The episode where you love to hate it but hate to love it. Mainly cuz I ...

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 recapping the top 5 best and worst of Season 2. However, before we get started there are a few 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. Reminder, this list is not in any specific order and should only be taken as an opinion. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? So another season has concluded here in CCR. There were some interesting moments and quite a few forgettable ones. But we've held on through the ups and downs. Facing all that Season 2 had to offer. So today, I'm going to give you my top 5 best aand worst episodes of season 2. This will consist of two parts. The first...

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. In todays review, we go over a first ever fanmade episode. However, before we get started there are a few 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Double Rainboom was a first ever fanmade episode created by Zachary Rich, aka FlamingoRich. Distributed through the Savannah College of Art and Design, the story follows Rainbow Dash on a cross dimennsional adventure. After ingesting a talent enhancer Rainbow Dash attempts to make history with her first ever double rainboom. A feat which strands across dimensions. Can Twilight and the others save her? Or will Dash be ...

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. In todays review, we learn how even true love can be quite deceitful. However, there are a few rules before we begin. 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? A Canterlot Wedding is the two - part finale to season 2 as well as the 51st and 52nd episodes overall. Written by Megan McCarthy, both episodes follow Twilight and the gang as they get set for the first royal wedding of the series. After receiving a shocking wedding invitation the mane 6 head off to Canterlot to plan the royal wedding of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, aka Cadence, and Shining Armor. But when her for...

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. In todays review, we learn how to dance to beat of your OWN drum. However, before we get started there are a few 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? FiM #60 is the 60th issue of IDW publishing's main comic series. Written by Christina Rice and accompanied by artist Agnes Garbowska, this issue follows the CMC as they set forth helping others find their marks. When the niece of a Canterlot elitist comes to town the CMC are tasked with helping her find a mark to match her families legacy. But Gilded Lily has other plans in mind. Can the girls help her? Or ...

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. In todays review, we're investigating a case that's too sweet to be true. However, before we begin there are a few 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? MMMystery On the Friendship Express is the 24th episode of season 2 and the 50th episode overall. Written by former show writer Amy Keating Rogers, this  episode follows the girls on a culinary caper aboard the friendship express. When the cakes award winning cake gets mutilated it's up to Pinkie and Twilight solve who did it. But when the clues start piling upp the duo finds there may be more tha...

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. In todays review, we learn how some people don't always accept everything they here. However, before we begin there are a few 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? FiM #59 is the 59th issue of the main comic series from IDW. Written by Christina Rice and accompanied by artist Agnes Garbowska, the story takes place following the episode "Secrets and Pies". Bummed after hearing about Dashes dislike of Pie. Pinkie sets out to solve a problem that isn't there. If only Rainbow could make her understand the truth. Will Pinkie see the light? Or are...

HELLOOO everybody and welcome to Cutures Compendium of Reviews! As always, I am Culture Shock. Your guide to all things cultural in Equestria and beyond. In todays review, we go behind the scenes to see how deep news media really goes. However, before we begin there a few 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Ponyville Confidential is the 23rd episode of season 2 and the 49th overall. Written by co - creator M. Aa. Larson, the episode follows the CMC on yet another difficult cutie mark quest. While trying their hooves at journalism, the crusaders open a gossip column for their school newspaper. But when the wrong secrets start getting out the trio's left with  a difficult choice to make. Will they set thing...

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. In todays review, we learn strong bonds can form long before we know they're there. Before we begin, however, there are some 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. Wiyth that said, let's begin. Shall we? To Love the Moon is a romantic AU shipfic written by Baxter1984. Set somewhere between season 5 & mid - season 6, the story focuses on the growing relationship of Twilight Sparkle and Prince Artemis, Lunas male counterpart. After rescuing Prince Artemis from his inner evil, Night - Terror Knight,  Twilight steps up to help heal the young princes deepest scars. However, long forgotten emotio...

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. In todays review, it's time for a royal rescue with a sleight of hand and the speed of sound. Before we begin, however, there are a few 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Friends Forever #6 iss the 6th issue of the IDW Publishing's comic series. Combining the talents of writer Thom Zahler and veteran artist Agnes Garbowska, the story follows the most unlikely duo on a desperate mission. After receiving a royal summons from the far off land of Dimondia to put on a performance. Upon arrival she's shocked to find Trixie in charge of the Diamond Do...

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. In todays discussion, we're digging deep for the truth behind a recently beloved character. Before we begin, however, 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Okay. I wanna make this clear first before I start. To all the Starlight fans reading this, I apologize if you take offense to any of it. But bare in mind that this blog is strictly opinion based only. Nothing in it is based on truth nor is it based on facts. Its meant only as my own observation of her character and nothing more. So please refrain from taking it any other way. Than...

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. In todays review, we learn how even the most coldest of hearts can be healed by the power of love. Before we begin, however, 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? A Bug in the Herd is a Chrysalis x OC shipfic written, and narrated by, Skijarama. Set after Season 6, the story follows the andventures of Tone Shift, an earth pony stallion, and Queen Chrysalis. After the events at her former hive, Queen Chrysalis wakes to find herself in the care of a former victim. As time goes something changes in the former ruler, leaving her to make a dra...