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. In todays review, we learn what it truly means to be family. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Pinkie Apple Pie is the 9th episode of season 4 and the 74th episode overall. Written by Natasha Levinger, the episode follows Pinkie's adventures with the apple clan. After discovering a connection between her family and the Apple clan Pinkie is convinced she and Applejack are related. Not fully convinced herself Aj decides to go on a family road trip to visit great aunt Goldie Delicious to find...

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 find how sometimes too much generosity can be a bad thing. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Rarity Takes Manehattan is the 8th episode of season 4 and 73rd episode overall. Written by veteran writer Dave Polsky, the episode title was originally a reference to the 1984 Muppets Take Manhattan film as well as Leonard Cohen's song First we Take Manhattan. After traveling to Manehattan for a fashion competition Rarity has her generous nature called into question thanks to...

HELLOOO EVERYONE 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 different perspectives can clash when producing a major project. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. First off, all content within this blog is expressively 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? Applewood Follies is the 66th issue from IDW Publishing's main series. Written by Ted Anderson with Tony Fleecs on art, the story follows the gang as they direct a film based on their own adventures. After hearing that their journals being made into a movie the gang, sans Twilight,decides to head to Applewood to check it out. But when they arrive the movies di...

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 combining 2 parts Bram stokers with one part Tim Burton for a Broadway style horror of humor. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Bats! is the 7th episode of season 4 and the 72nd episode overall. Written by Merriwether Williams, the episode features the girls going hoof to fang with a hyper evolved strain of fruit bats. When a swarm of vampire fruit bats threatens Sweet Apple Acres Applejack turns to her friends to help rid the farm of them once and for all. But when...

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 suiting up for a sci-fi adventure in pop culture. However, before there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Power Ponies is the 6th episode in season 4 and the 71st episode overall. A collaborative effort between writers Meghan McCarthy, Charlotte Fullerton, and Betsy McGowen. The story follow the adventures of the mane 6 as they battle in a world straight of a fantasy novel. When Spike and the girls get sucked into an enchanted comic they find themselves in place of the main heroe...

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 be the best you that you can be. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Flight to the Finish, a play on the term "Fight to the Finish"< is the 5th episode in season 4 and the 70th episode overall. Written by Ed Valentine, the story follows the CMC's efforts to put together an awesome flag routine. When their class is asked to put together several routines for the official flag ceremony at the Equestria Games. The filly trio manage to put togethe...

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 hero's have to rely on others to save everyone. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Queen for One Less Day is the 65th issue of IDW Publishing's main comic series. Written by Thom Zahler and accompanied by artist Andy Price, the story follows Princess Celestia as she commits to a century long tradition. After dawning an enchanted disguise Celestia takes to Equestria in order gauge the opinion of her people. A tradition which Celestia has done for seve...

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, get your pith helmets ready because we're going on an adventure straight out of the pages of a fantasy novel. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Daring Don't is the 4th episode of season four and the 69th episode overall. Written by Dave Polsky, the story features Daring Do's first appearance. After finding out the next book in the Daring Do series has been delayed Rainbow plots a course to the authors, A. K. Yearling, residence to confront her. Little do they kno...

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 sometimes we have to compromise when it comes to make each other happy. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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 #13 is the 13th issue of IDW Publishing's 2nd spin - off series. Written by Jeremy Whitley with Agnes Garbowska accompanying on art, the story follows Rarity and Babs Seed as they find entertainment in the big apple. After Sweeetie Belle gets stuck home with an ear infection Rarity takes it upon herself to entertain young Babs Seed on a b...

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 taking a look at how a popular ship first began. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Vinyl and Octavia: University Days is a 22 chapter fanfic written by DawnFade. The story follows the octascratch ship before it was even a thing. Have you ever wondered how a party animal Dj and a Duchess of Classical could ever fall in love? Join Vinyl and Octavia as the survive college, tests, and romance together. Together they'll have to face hurdles ranging from meddling tut...

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 gear up for a haunted mystery straight out of the history books. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Castle - Mania is the 3rd episode of season 4 and the 68th episode overall. Written by Josh Haber, this episode originally foreshadowed the events of the comic arc "From the Shadows". While researching the mysterious chest Twilight travels to the old ruins of the Castle of the Two Sisters for answers. Unbeknownst to her, the rest of her friends also head to the sam...

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 self restraint and moderation often go hand in hand. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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 #12 is the 12th issue in IDW Publishing's 2nd mini-series. Written by Barbara Randall Kesel and accompanied by artist Brenda Hickey, the story pairs the studious princess Twilight Sparkle with the everlasting energy ball, Pinkie Pie. During Ponyvilles Annual Food Truck Invasion Pinkie comes to Twilight in need of dire help fighting her most deadliest of urg...

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 back to where it all began to for the first step towards a new future. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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 do not hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Princess Twilight Sparkle is the 1st and 2nd episodes of Season 4 as well as the 66th and 67th overall episodes. Written by Meghan McCarthy, both episodes chronicle Twilights first steps into being a princess as well as giving a few glimpses of past events. While setting up for the upcoming Summer Sun Celebration Twilight is suddenly left in charge of things when both ...

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 taking a step back in time to visit the fashion flings of yesteryear. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Friendship is Magic #64 is the 64th issue of IDW Publishing's main series. Written by Thom Zahler and accompanied by artist Andy Price, the story follows Rarity and Fluttershy on a trip back to Manehattan. While on a trip back to fashion capital of Equestria Rarity is shocked to find out old fashions have returned. Leaving her with only one choice. Revisit he...

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 looking back MLP's shortest season ever. However, there are a FEW rules to go over before we can get started. 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? So it's come that time once again. With season 8 finally kicking off we at last move past another season towards the future. And Season 3 by far was the epitome of failure for this show. Not only was it 13 episodes short but every episode seemed to either struggle to meet it's goal or fall just short of it. There were a small handful of good things to come from it but generally speaking I t...

Top 5 Worst episodes of Season 3: 1. Episode 5: Magic Duel: Trixies second in the series, this episode came off as a load of horseapples in my opinion. It was all about a certain powder blue enchantress regaining her ill gotten fame by using a dark artifact to stroke her ego. I'm pretty sure I've said this enough time, but, I really despise characters who go about. Flaunt their massive ego's in everyone's faces. Just cuz they're the children of god and born with a silver spoon in their mouth. And people wonder why I barely care for Rainbow Dash. 2. Episode 9: Spike at Your Service- Sigh.... This episode.... It just makes you question your own humility when trying to court that one sweetheart. Or in Spikes case, his facetious need to stick to some personal code of his when his friends feel otherwise. And what's more is he acts so much like a cringewothy moron the whole time. Especially considering a I recall, Spike is basically a homemaker by now given how...

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 counting up both the best and worst episodes of season 3. However, there are a few rules to go over before we can get started. 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 the fandom. Lastly, if ANY of you notice ANY mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, please do not hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Just a heads up beforehand, this list will not follow any specific order and should not be taken seriously. I encourage to produce your own responses as I am eager to see who might have felt similar. With that said, let's begin part one of finales weekend: Top 5 Best Episodes: 1. Episode 3: Too Many Pinkie Pies- Biased opinion aside, I loved how this episode portrayed how one can of...

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 traveling across dimension on a race for the crown against some tough competition. However, there ARE a few rules to go over before we can get started. 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? My Little Pony Equestria Girls is an animated feature film featuring the shows original cast alongside some new faces. Written by Meghan McCarthy, this marked the first full length feature film for MLP's 4th generation, as well as the start of a new sub franchise based around the EQG toy line. After having her element of magic stolen by Celestia...

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 friendship can cure even the strangest ailments. However, there are a few rules to go over before we get started. 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Magical Mystery Cure is the 13th and final episode of season 3 as well as the 65th episode overall. Written by co - creator M. A. Larson, the story was written as a play on the popular Beatles album "Magical Mystery Tour" and also holds the record for most musical numbers in a single episode. Twilight wakes one morning to find that the destinies of her closest friends have been jumbled up due to a po...

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 episode, we learn how one little misstep can lead to a whole lot of trouble. However, there are a few rules to go over before we can get started. First off, all content in 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, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Games Ponies Play is the 12th episode of season 3 and the 64th overall. Written by Dave Polsky, the episode title was a play on a popular 1980's TV series called Games People Play. The story follows Twilight and gang as they help Princess Cadance prepare for the arrival of the Equestria Games inspector, Ms. Harshwhinny. But when it turns out they picked up the wrong gu...

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 sometimes our appetites can get in the way of what's best for business. However, there are a few rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Just for Sidekicks is the 11th episode of season 3 and the 63rd episode overall. Written by Corey Powell, this episode is actually a side story to it's follow up episode entitled Games Ponies Play. While stressing over his gem shortage Spike is suddenly tasked with looking after Fluttershy's pet rabbit, Angel Bunny, while she and the mane 6 are 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. In todays review, we learn how sometimes reality can taste bittersweet. However, there are a few rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Friendship is Magic #63 is the 63rd issue of IDW Publishing's main series. Written by Christina Rice alongside Brenda Hickey on art, the story follows Twilight and crew when a sudden protest makes its way into town. While celebrating the anniversary of Sugarcube Corners many years of business a group of anti - sugar protestors swoop in. Threatening to have the beloved bakery shut dow...

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 the best way to a pure heart is through the magic of friendship. However, there are a few rules to go over before we get started. 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 do not hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Keep Calm and Flutter On is the 10th episode of season 3 and the 62nd episode overall. It was written by Dave Polsky with the story by Teddy Antonio. Tasked with reforming the lord of chaos, Twilight and company are left to their devices by Princess Celestia. In hopes that they succeed. In the meantime, Discord begins to enact his own plan by pitting poor Fluttershy against h...

Hello again everybody. As you can see, I'll be skipping my usual upbeat intro in order to set a more somber and serious tone for this issue. Frankly though, part of me feels I shouldn't have to be making this point. And, honestly, I agree with it. But given the state of the community I feel it's necessary to address some rather negative points that's been going around. Note, I won't be going into as much detail as I did last time. I'm well aware the majority of the fandom knows the whole story by now. Also, this will not completely tie in with my second opinion entry. This will be more of an extension meant to give my opinion on how things have progressed since then. Likewise, I ask that you read through completely before judging my opinion as things become clearer overtime. With that said, let's begin. So, it's been nearly a month since the initial Toonkritic incident had occurred. Since then several fans and other community members have come forward...

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 brushing up on our code of honor and all that it entails. However, there are a few rules to go over before we can get started. 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? Spike at Your Service is the 9th episode of season 3 and the 61st episode overall. Written by Merriwether Williams, with story by Dave Polsky, this episode focuses on Spikes code of ethics and its importance in relation to his friends. While chasing down a runaway hot air balloon on his day off Spike finds himself alone in the Everfree at the mercy of a group of Timberwolves...