#and it was beautiful seeing where this team/theme basically originated in the form of ms. mashiro

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Precure Day 148

Episode: Futari wa Precure Splash Star 49 - “In Top Form! Forever Friends Under the Starry Sky!” Date watched: 29 July 2019 Original air date: 28 January 2007 Screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/LingrF5? Project info and master list of posts: http://tinyurl.com/PCDabout

words don’t do this justice

note: I may revise this later if i look back and think of more to say. I probably will, bit i wanted to push this out now for personal reasons.

This is it. The finale. We finally made it! From November to now, Splash Star has been a long road plagued by personal difficulties and stubbornness and some lost sleep along the way, but I made it! And boy do we have a lot to discuss!

The Plot

When we left off, Saki, Mai, Michiru, and Kaoru, were infused with the power of spirits and transformed into Cures Bloom, Egret, Bright, and Windy. Gohyaan mocks their resolve and points out how all life is gone and there’s no light, no wind, nothing. It’s a world of ruin, except for the four of them, and he’s about to fix that. They battle, and as the girls again try to explain why they consider life so valuable, Gohyaan explains his backstory. He is an existence predating the universe, and he doesn’t like the commotion of life, so he wants to go back to the quiet. The girls won’t let that happen, because they have so much to live for. Gohyaan destroys the entire Earth, and thinks this is the end for them, but no! Saki explains how she needs to lead the softball team to victory. Michiru wants to try baking bread, because Saki’s is so delicious. Kaoru wants to draw with Minori and Mai, Choppi wants to live in the Land of Fountains, Flappi wants to confess his feelings, and Mai wants to keep drawing everyone’s smiles. They stand up, gather their power, and all together they perform a brand new four-person finishing attack: Precure Spiral Heart Splash Star!

This is too much for Gohyaan to handle and as the girls proclaim the strength of their hopes and futures, he is blown away.

The spirits of the various fountains and the Fairy Carafe reappear, and they restore everything to its original, beautiful state. We see all six fountains one final time, as the girls stand in front of the Sky Tree as they realize that it’s connected to the World Tree in the Land of Fountains. Princess Filia is fully restored to power, and Korone returns to being a normal, non-talking cat. However, Michiru and Kaoru have exhausted the last of their remaining energy, and they begin to fade away. Saki, Mai, Flaapi, Choppi, Moop, and Foop all cry deeply, not wanting to let their friends go, and even Filia seems sad but unable to do anything. However, a miracle occurs as the spirits of the Land of Greenery flow into the two, and Filia deduces that the spirits themselves want to live with the Michiru and Kaoru. They’re restored to life, and Princess Filia finally returns to her place in the Tree of Life.

At this point the first ending theme begins to play as we get a montage of events: All four girls visiting the Fountain of the Sky at long last, fulfilling that promise. Waving a tearful goodbye to their fairies. Mai and Kaoru drawing in school. The girls sitting on Gourd Rock in the spring. Saki and Michiru baking. And then, the softball tournament. Kaoru and Minori have drawn a picture to support Saki, while Michiru baked some bread in the shape of Saki’s head. Kaya, Miyasako, Kenta, Hitomi, Yuuko, and Mai are all in the stands anticipating the game. Saki looks into the stands and sees Izumida, the former captain, and suddenly gets nervous. She walks out of sight, and Mai walks up to her. They hold hands and Saki comments about how holding hands lets Mai’s energy flow through her, a callback to an earlier episode.

Then Saki walks out onto the field. Next thing we know, we’re treated to a few of Mai’s drawings: Saki holding the championship trophy, indicating they won. Everybody gathered together with Saki: Mai, Michiru, Kaoru, Kenta, Miyasako, Kaya, Hitomi, Yuuko, Izumida, Ms. Shinohara, Saki’s parents, Mai’s parents, Minori, Kazuyua, Korone, and all the fairies. Basically, every major character in the series. How nobody saw the fairies is not answered, and I have to assume it’s actually a photograph that Mai copied but details aside, it’s a great picture.

We zoom out to see Saki and Mai sitting beneath the Sky Tree, closing the sketchbook, and the real credits roll.

The Analysis

I absolutely love every minute of this. Even with the powers of all four spirits, Gohyaan is a formidable opponent, but the girls hold their own and manage to overcome him in the end. What is the power of destruction next to an indestructible will? He underestimates the power, the value, of life, and that is his ultimate undoing. He gets the peace and quiet he wants.... at the cost of his existence. And, indeed, this explains the Uzainaa’s name. It’s derived from “Urusai na”, which means “it’s annoying”. Gohyaan is an existence that predates the universe, and he doesn’t like the commotion created by life. It’s a darkly mundane reason to want to try to destroy everything, and frankly he should find a new hobby, but maybe in the end he learned that life is precious. Doesn’t seem like it, though. Honestly I don’t have much to say about the battle itself. There’s some good scenes, like this part where the cures all flip Gohyaan, but it’s more of an exchange of wills than a physical fight. Both are important aspects, as I’ve commented many times, I just want to note that the physical stuff was done last episode.

Let’s talk Michiru and Kaoru. Officially, they don’t get new designations even with the powers of Moon and Wind, because the idea at the time was still that Precures were only ordinary girls, but I think they deserve to be called Cure Bright and Cure Windy. Their journey is heartbreaking, even if their death was an inevitability and they were given a new lease on life very quickly. They never deserved what they got, but their tragedy is a part of this show I honestly forgot about, and I think it makes it more powerful. I knew Splash Star was an underrated gem but I had forgotten the depths of tragedy the Kiryuus were in, I kind of thought everything was pretty hunky-dory when they got back. Their journey escalates this show to a higher tier in my view, and I’ll have to remember that when making recommendations.

Obviously, they already had powers from being Dark Fall denizens, and getting Cure abilities doesn’t make them innately better, but it’s a great next step for them, epitomizing the journey they’ve undergone from mindless servants of Akudaikaan to friends and sisters who have a network of people who care about and support them, discovering their own interests, and getting to live life. They are every inch heroes in the way that Saki and Mai are and they have been done dirty by the franchise writ large.

The epilogue gives us a lot of things I really wanted. Michiru and Kaoru finally get some casual clothes, and they are really stylish.

Also, we fast forward to spring and see them in spring outfits and Michiru’s outfit is extremely similar to Nagisa’s spring clothes.

I’m happy to see them living normal lives, practicing baking and art and getting to experience life, finally. They seem so happy and I’m sure they have a bright future ahead of them and GOD DAMN IT TOEI WHY DO YOU IGNORE THEM. They were lucky to get Figuarts.

The softball championship game is something else I honestly forgot happened. I commented back in the last softball episode (35 I think) that we would never see Saki lead the team to victory the next year, because the show didn’t get a second season. Well, they took care of that here, and Saki did live up to her promise to Izumida by winning the championship.

In general it’s a lot of tying up loose ends that I really appreciate. Flappi finally confessed his feelings to Choppi and they’re a couple now, Kenta and Miyasako are still going strong as a manzai duo, Yuuko feels inspired by his encouragement even if they don’t seem to be a couple, and... well, the last closure we got on Saki and Kazuya was in the Christmas episode, but that’s just as well because Saki’s only love is Mai. For real though I love that the episode closes out on them being close, and you can choose to interpret their friendship any way you choose. It’s just perfect for this show.

Oh and there’s a little epilogue after the ending theme. On the TV broadcast it was probably a preview for Yes! 5, but we don’t get that here. Instead we get  , some stills of Saki and Mai thanking everybody for watching, and saying that Precure will continue for a long time! And boy, truer words were never spoken.

Next time on precure Daily, I’m going to revisit a little Splash Star something that I forgot to do sooner. After that, I’m going to try to push out a retrospective on the entire Futari wa era, before we change up the formula big time with Yes 5. My goal is to finish Yes 5 by the end of 2019, but if I’m really good I might even be able to start GoGo this year. I don’t want to drag another show out for 8 months, so we’ll see where we end up. I hope to see all of you again soon!

Pink Precure Catchphrase Count: 1 Zekkouchou Nari!, in the title of the episode.

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10 Ways Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire is a Sci-Fi Masterpiece

Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire is not only the most underrated and underappreciated film the studio has ever produced, but is quite possibly one of the most overlooked and under-watched science-fiction films the genre has ever known. From its distinct, sketchbook-inspired style to the Jules Verne-esque technology and steampunk aesthetic, both are but drops in the ocean of reasons to adore this film.

RELATED: Disney's 10 Most Creative Uses Of CGI, Ranked

Despite harsh criticisms and poor marketing on Disney's part, the film does have a cult-status among both Disney fans and fans of the sci-fi genre. Why are we so set on spreading the gospel of Milo Thatch? Have a look at our reasons Atlantis is a sci-fi masterpiece.

10 Pillars of the Genre

For Disney Animation's first foray into science-fiction, they certainly had key elements of the genre done exceptionally well. The Ulysses submarine gives off some heavy 20,000 Leagues vibes, the skills of the crew could match those of the Enterprise, and do we even have to mention the ferocity of the Leviathan?

A mission to explore a loss civilization, impressive technology ahead of its time, a battle with a giant monster, a race of strange — dare we say, "alien"—  beings; these are all the makings of a sci-fi epic and Disney nailed them every time. Though they are common tropes of the genre, they're treated with reverence. They are the foundation with which Disney told this incredible story.

9 Call Out the Crew

Milo Thatch, though ambitious and eager, couldn't tackle this job alone. The film is absolutely packed with memorable characters that any viewers can easily invest in and identify with. From the experienced and eccentric crew of the Atlantis expedition to the tribe of Atlanteans themselves, characters of this move are some of the most fascinating and developed Disney has made.

Milo, Kida, Vinnie, Mole, and all the rest are visually and individually engrossing in their design and delivery. We want to see and spend more time with them, which keeps us locked in. You can't win an audience on Leviathans alone, after all.

8 Lore of the Lost

In the first 10-12 minutes of the film, the viewer has a basic idea of the Atlantean culture and the plight of the lost city. The story of Atlantis is presented to us in an epic yet tangible way. Right from the beginning, Disney shows us the fall of Atlantis instead of just having Milo lecture us on the subject. It makes us want to learn and experience with the rest of the characters. After seeing a mighty and advanced civilization fall into the ocean, you better believe we're hooked.

7 Lost in a Story

Two elements that help make Atlantis so great are its storytelling and its writing. Before the Ulysses even touches the water, we know we're in for an incredible adventure. And the fun doesn't just stop there.

RELATED: 5 Live-Action Disney Remakes In Development (And 5 Films That Deserve One)

Along with Milo, we're thrust into this grand expedition for the lost civilization. With some of the most mature, gripping, and thrilling storytelling elements seen in a Disney flick, Atlantis has all the epic scope and story of a novel from Verne, Wells, or Bradbury.

6 The People Under the Seas

Disney's presentation of Atlantean culture is perhaps one of their most interesting creations. Think about the task the writers and animators had to accomplish. They had to build an entire civilization and race of people that corresponded to the multicultural myths of Atlantis. That's no easy feat.

Their tribal tattoos, hybrid architecture, and aquatic-themed technology are impressive and intriguing, giving them a believable yet original appearance in form and culture. We can understand why Milo stayed behind to help them recover their ways of life. Out of all the interpretations of the myth, Disney's is probably the most identifiable and beloved.

5 Genre-Bending

The first half of the film, until the arrival in Atlantis, is almost pure sci-fi/steampunk. With the giant machines, stylistic technology and battle with the Leviathan, the film is a smart and creative adventure. When the Atlanteans are introduced with their mystical crystal, majestic city, and strange culture, it becomes almost like a trip to Rivendell.

RELATED: 10 Best Forgotten Disney Films

There are some films that push the limits of what their genre can be. With Atlantis, Disney not only bends their genre but blends it into something beautiful. That being said, we'd be lying if we said we couldn't see the seam in the film where the sci-fi meets the fantasy. It's a blissful marriage of genres that complement each other beautifully.

4 Behind the Mic

Not only are the characters some of the best for their genre, but the cast that brings them to life are some of the biggest names in nerd culture. Michael J. Fox, John Mahoney, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, and Don Novello are just a few of the actors that help bring these characters to life.

With an eclectic cast featuring stars of Back to the Future, Frasier, and Saturday Night Live, you might assume such a strange combination would be a mixed bag of hit-and-miss. You'd also be wrong. The team behind the characters of Atlantis not only bleed seamlessly into their roles, we forget we're listening to famous voices.

3 Geeked Out

Most geeky leads undergo a dramatic transformation from scrawny nerd into hero. This does not apply to the cunning linguist, Milo Thatch. He remains the geek throughout the film, being just as overzealous about history as one of his kind might be over comic books. What makes Milo stand out is that he is consistent and also realistic.

RELATED: Disney’s Unofficial Princesses, Ranked

The difference between Milo Thatch and someone like Peter Parker is that while both are brilliant intellects, it's this very skill that Milo wields as a weapon. It's his understanding of Atlantis that saves the day, not physical ability or a radioactive spider-bite. He is still the nerd of the group, but he's rewarded for his passions.

2 Mature Morals

Most Disney films are harped on for their blatant moral codes. Speak from your heart, be true to yourself, believe in your dreams. All those adages are well and good, but they're not going to affect an adult audience much. Atlantis, however, mixes things up by showing the repercussions of capitalistic greed and the pillaging of ancient artifacts.

Admit it, we don't often think about the consequences of extreme excavation and archaeological digs. Consider how many royal tombs and temples have been ransacked all in the name of science. Not to mention those who benefit from the plunder. It's a thought-provoking message not expected from Disney.

1 Not Just for Kids

Atlantis is a sci-fi epic with a gripping narrative, mature morals, and concrete characters. But upon a further rewatch, we realized that this was a Disney flick geared more for adults than for kids. The kids can certainly enjoy it, but the only thing that keeps it from being a film for adults is the animation.

This was Disney's attempt at an animated film for a more mature audience. It's more dramatic, heavier, and atmospheric than any Disney animated feature before. Yes, it has its kid-friendly moments and goofy characters, but at its heart it's a mature and emotional adventure with a more adult audience in mind.

NEXT: Disney+: 10 Things You Should Know About Ms. Marvel

source https://screenrant.com/disney-atlantis-lost-empire-sci-fi-classic-movie/

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Movie Review : Beauty And Beast !!!

Once upon a time in France, an egotistical and egocentric prince (Dan Stevens) is transformed into a horrible monster and a powerful spell placed in his castle and servants after the prince of an old beggar away seeking refuge - are unaware that the woman Is indeed a mighty witch. Years pass and life goes on in a small village in a short distance, where a sympathetic singer named Maurice (Kevin Kline) lives with his daughter, Belle (Emma Watson): the young independent-minded woman whose love for literature and progressive form And way of life makes among the more traditionalistic members of the village an outcast them.

When Mauricio accidentally stumbles Prince's castle, he ends up in prisoners is taken from the animal, pursues only Belle, forcing the animal to make its prisoner. Despite the animal's hostile behavior to Belle when she first arrives after showing kindness and care begins, turn Belle (with the support of the Zauberschloss team) to acknowledge that her captor more than meets the eye. Meanwhile he seeks out Maurice Belle's Castle from the beast to help save and soon has the help of the popular hero of his people, Gaston (Luke Evans), unaware that Gaston's interests in Belle Savings are far less noble than he says. The latest addition to Disney's growing live action movie collection based on the classic animation studio, The Beauty and the Beast gets quite the charming atmosphere and whimsical spirit of its predecessor, the Oscar winner. The Beauty and the Beast is a tribute to 1991's animated film, the inspired one (both in its history and in its visual style), but it has enough to keep it fresh material to mix itself. Fence as Disney and director Jon Favreau live action The Book of the Jungle before him. However, this re-reading is far from a disappointment. The Beauty and the Beast good before by its predecessor, a musical experience that dazzles the eyes and pluck the heart strings. The original screenplay by Linda Woolverton animation film drawing, Beauty and the Beast writer Stephen Chbosky (the benefits of a golden lacquer) and Evan Spiliotopoulos (from the Huntsman: The Winter War) to the basic narrative structure of the Woolverton reserve materials and subplots write Explore the larger story. While some of these additional elements are being essential and effective, it has expanded into the world of fairy tales from the original animated film, which are other fabrics together smoothly in general here. The Beauty and the Beast in turn creates a relatively modern version of the themes and concepts of its definite predecessor, but the classic 2D mine that came before it and or fans / ostracize for a long time, the beauty and the feeling that animated animals holding Very good, more than twenty years after the fact. (Even some issues that address the 1991 version). From the management point of view, the winning Academy helmsman of The Beauty and the Beast, Bill Condon, he as a large but stylistically outmoded musical model that his work on Dreamgirls approximates (the Condon wrote / directed) film that his efforts In Chicago (scripted Condon). Condon and his team bring the world and the magical characters of beauty and live Beast life with stunning production values, gently mix by decadent sets, the real world with brilliant digital backgrounds and photorealistic versions of the famous Content Server filled castle of the beast. The new look of the servos need some tweaking for fans of beauty and live animals, but moving work and their own designs, usually some practical purpose are changed (see, especially inspired by birds plumette design). Manage Likewise Condon and his team to find ways of musical numbers as iconic as "Gaston" and "Be Our Guest", which are both intelligent and visually appealing, although admittedly less expressive and limited by the middle of the live-action film a so pose That the beauty of being and the beast was not. While the new songs (again written jointly by Alan Menken) in The Beauty and the Beast, as the most famous melodies of its predecessor of animation are not so enjoyable, are important from the point of view of the narrative and character here - at the same time serve The impressive cast of the film to allow, to show off their singing talents. Star Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, of course, are not as impressive on the stage vocal performance as a theater stage actor experienced in the supporting cast of the movie (more on them soon), but both are as good as - in some cases, Better than - other Vips in seen the last music video. Stevens Watson and help make a difference in the performance department, successfully distinguishing their own versions of Belle and the Beast their animated counterparts. Stevens particularly impressed with an emotionally rich motion capture ability, while Watson manages to make a heroine Belle vein Hermione Granger.

The Beauty and the Beast are Broadway artists, Luke Evans and Josh Gad, experienced the ability to properly present their singing skills with Evans delivering a good performance as the I-obsessed and hyper-male Gaston and Gad as sophist Le Fou a little More in-depth than his predecessors excited victory (although for all the talk about his sexuality, he usually only coded as gay). The supporting cast of the filmmakers rounding tested such as Kevin Kline (Maurice), Ewan McGregor (as Lumiere), Emma Thompson (Ms. Potts) and Audra McDonald (Madame Wardrobe) and acclaimed character songs actor Ian McKellen (Cogsworth) Stanley Tucci (Cadenza) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (plumette) usually do not sing. Human player and Server pleased Beauty and the Beast do not tend to be as comfortable, or as much as their counterparts in 2D animation are generally, but they are nonetheless entertained and busy here in their respective roles. The Beauty and the Beast live action can not immediately achieve a classic as its predecessor of 1991 State did, but that is both a testament to the high standard established by it than anything else. The Beauty and the Beast Condon has enough in the form of Disney's classic novel and musical joy (with a touch of modernity served) must owes most fans of the original animated film as well as the production meets the viewers younger than ever "Heard" the story as old as the time before. The IMAX movie is worth seeing, when available, as the improved sound and the larger screen, the format will benefit the sweet eyes and classic songs (mandatory IMAX to see and worth the price of the biggest ticket) offered here.

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