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 how all we have to fear is fear itself. 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 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? Sleepless in Ponyville is the 6th episode of season 3 and the 58th episode overall, Written by Corey Powell, this episode deals strongly with ones deepest fears. During a sisterly camping trip to Winsome Falls Scootaloo struggles to keep her cool around her idol Rainbow Dash. But when her nightmares start haunting her during the day Scootaloo starts to the pressure bearing down on her. Can sh...

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 get in touch with our innermost feelings so we can better control or anger when the situation calls for it. 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 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? Friends Forever #10 is the 10th issue of IDW Publishing's 2nd spin - off comic series. Written by Christina Rice and accompanied by artist Agnes Garbowska, the story pairs self helps conman Iron Will with the buttercream Pegasus Fluttershy as they journey to find Will's "inner pony". After getting...

Hello 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'd like to discuss my thoughts and feelings on a recent development that's impacted not just myself but the fandom entirely. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? As I'm sure many of you know by now there's been a rather deep issue that has occurred as of this weekend. Now for the safety and dignity of those involved I'll be keeping the identities of those involved a secret. As such, I would like you the reader to do the same. For the time being we'll address them as Gar...

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 that with great friends comes greater magic. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Magic Duel is the 5th episode of season 3 and the 57th episode overall. Written by M. A. Larson, this episode marks Trixie's 2nd appearance since the episode Boast Busters in season 1. Trixie makes a shocking return seeking revenge after being humiliated. But this time, Trixie has an ace up.her sleeve. Can Twilight defeat a corrupted Trixie? Or will the showmares tricks truly blow her aw...

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 discuss how to take the bull out of a bully. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? One Bad Apple is the 4th episode in season 3 and the 56th episode overall. Written by Cindy Morrow, this episode was the 1st official appearance of Babs Seed  since her cameo in season 1. When their newest member joins the bad side the CMC are left in fear of the new bully, Babs Seed. Finally at their limit, the girls cook up plan to get even. But when the truth about Babs comes out can the girls f...

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 just how important family truly is. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Friends Forever #9 is the 9th issue of IDW Publishings Friends Forever comic series. The story, written by Christina Rice with Tony Fleecs on art, features the return of the infamous Flim Flam Brothers. While vending at a local fruit converntion Granny Smith decides to check out their lesser valued competition. Along the way she crosses paths with a divided Flim and Flam. Only this time, it's not a c...

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 home isn't always where the heart is. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? The Homesteading is a mystery romance written by bookplayer. With an audio adaption by Scribbler Productions. After settling into a new place on Sweet Apple Acres, Twilight and her new begin their preparations for the upcoming Hearth's Warming. But as things get underway strange things begin to unfold. Primarily around a certain purple unicorn. Can Twilight solve this mystery? Or has her ...

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 an army of one. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Too Many Pinkie Pies is the 3rd episode of season 3 and the 55th episode overall. Written of course by Dave Polsky, the story features Pinkie Pie doing what she does best. Unable to spend time with everyone she cares for, Pinkie devises a plan to be in two places at once. Things start out okay until eventually Ponyville is overrun by Pinkies. Only Twilight can solve this dillemma. But one question...

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've packed our bags for a cross country trip like no other. However, before we 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 notice ANY mistakes, be it typos or otherwise, please don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Reins, Trains, and Carts with Wheels is the 8th issue of IDW Publishing's Friends Forever comic series. Written by Katie Cook and with art by Andy Price, the story pairs the steadfast farmer Aj with the fashion diva Rarity on a cross country adventure. After receiving a business proposal from out of town relatives, Aj sets out to close the deal for the family farm. Rarity tags a...

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 entry, we unload on some recent rumor mills and gossip. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? So its been quite a while since the finale of season 7. We got a surprise twist and learned a lot about characters we barely knew about. Now, with the dawn of season 8 upon us, fans are easily susceptible to the dreaded leaks and rumor mills that usually float around the web. Usually it's not such a problem. But now with the approach of season 8 things have gone from simple episode predictions to...

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 greatest evils can make the biggest changes. 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 don't hesitate to let me know. With that said, let's begin. Shall we? Past Sins is a dark SoL story written by Pen Stroke. Set in an AU, the story follows a reborn Nightmare Moon as she struggles to find her true identity. When a dark cult threatens to ressurect the fallen Nightmare Moon Twilight is captured as part of the ritual. But when the spell backfires things take a strange turn. What comes out if it is anyones guess. But what of the strange a...

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 put our knowledge to the test in a game of fact or failure. 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, refllect 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? The Crystal Empire is the two - part  opener to season 3 as well as the 53rd and 54th episodes overall. Written by Meghan McCarthy, this two parter marks the only technical death in the series. When the Crystal Empire re - emerges after 1000 years Twilight is tasked with aiding in its safe return. But when an ancient evil arrives to reclaim its throne its a race against time to find t...

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 comedy can be a serious business. However, before we 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 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 #7 is the seventh issue of IDW Publishing's slice of life series. A collab between writer Jeremy Whitley and artist Tony Fleecs, the story pairs the stoic Princess Luna with the party guru Pinkie Pie in a laughtastic montage of comedy. In order to beat Celestia at her own games Luna seeks Twilight aid to learn about comedy. But when the practical approach fails Twilight turns to th...