Update Blog - 6/8/19 (Patreon)

Illumination's back and I decided to give them a major spotlight with one of my new videos...I don't know if that was a good idea or bad, but I know I was crazy enough to do this.

- Released my editorial on Why Illumination Entertainment is Good: Okay, I think it's time to answer the big question: Why? Why did I decide to make THIS video? Well, over the years, I have seen the growing hate on the studio become significantly bigger as time passes and that more of their films become massively successful. Even with some of the rant videos I've seen, it's even getting bad to how I use to be towards Sony Animation. I was in a "Why Not" mood and decided that in time for their next big movie, The Secret Life of Pets 2, I'll break the mold and make a positive video on Illumination and see what happens. My plan was never to go after any specific individuals, but just give out my thoughts on what made them good and what is fuelling that Minion Hate. As I'm writing this, I checked a bit of the initial reactions to the video and, well, they are a bit better that I'd expect. A part of me was thinking maybe I'll get some major backlash for this, but it's mostly respectable and people discussing how they feel about the studio (and even in what they like). Sure there may a a small minority that's so butthurt over hearing a different opinion than theirs, but I think in the long run, I did I did good to have this video out to rethink about their perspective on the studio. Was it a good idea to not follow the crowd and not pain Illumination as a bad guy in the animation industry? I don't know, but someone's gotta do it.

- Released my review of The Great Mouse Detective: I think I can safely say that I had fun making this review XD I knew I wanted to have some trolling fun with the Fidget jump scare, so I sprinkled it in a few places in the review and one for the intro like the movie. Other than that, I had a blast both watching it and talking about the film, since it is one of my favourites from Disney, plus it gave me a good opportunity to talk about the Ratigan production cel that's always behind me and what's that all about. Overall, I'm glad about the whole experience of it and I'm happy that people also enjoy the review (even if I freaked them out a few times :P). But now that this case is solved, next up will be something that I'm not as familiar as Basil with something called The Point!, a 1971 animated TV movie based on one of Harry Nilsson's albums. I don't know what I'm about to enter with this one, but with ACR, I'm always up to try something new!

- Created a Special Review with a Twist: Admittedly, this one too a little longer than I thought to create, but I'm glad to complete this one. Yes, this will be another special Patreon requested review of something that I normally wouldn't consider reviewing, but I somehow got a little idea with this one to make it a lot more than a regular review. Of course, I can't say too much of what it is, but I'm thinking of adding in a commentary throughout the review. It won't be related to the subject that I'm reviewing, but rather, a commentary of reviews in general. Don't worry, the actual "review" part is still prominently there, but I will also talk about how reviews can be in general and the current climate of them. It will be a crazy review, but I hope it all pays off when it comes out.

- Currently working on my review of The Secret Life of Pets 2: Yes, as you're reading this, I'm currently at work on making next week's review on Illumination's latest sequel. I've already prepared myself by watching the original again so I can be mentally prepared for what could be to come with #2. The first has gotten a lot of different reactions, but I'm honestly okay with it. Not the best and yea, the plot is basically Toy Story but with Pets, but it still did a decent job on it's own. Gave me some laughs and nice animation, so I can't really complain. Will the sequel do the same for me? That's what I'm about to find out.

- REMINDER FOR PATRONS $50+/MONTH: This month's Google Hangouts Chat will be happening on Thursday the 13th, and Sunday the 16th and both at 2pm EST. Let me know if you're not available for either so I'll organize a quick chat.

Obviously, I'm not fully done with my Illumination adventure, so all I have to do now is criticize some animals and then I should be set for the next project that's ahead of me...or the next movie, which Toy Story 4 is coming soon, but until next time...

See ya later, dudes!