The Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series is one that my wife and I have enjoyed, though not without its faults. One issue is how it follows the trend of many modern TV shows with huge budgets by releasing seasons every 2 years instead of annually. That is a big mistake, especially since Percy…
Category: Television
Things I Like: Mr. Popo (Dragon Ball Z)
Mr. Popo had a fairly notable role in the original Dragon Ball anime, even though he appears near the end of the series. He remains memorable in Dragon Ball Z as well, despite his character design being obviously VERY controversial by today’s standards. I try to look past that, because Mr. Popo is actually a…
Things (My Son) Likes: Gigantosaurus (TV Series)
Gigantosaurus is a television series I had to steer my son toward. Admittedly, I do not really like the art style, but I know my son Alexander loves dinosaurs and needed a new show to watch. We watch it on Netflix, though it apparently originated as a French production based on a book. Disney eventually…
Things I Like: Ox-King (Dragon Ball Z)
The Ox-King is a shadow of what he once was in the original Dragon Ball anime, but he is still a likable character in Dragon Ball Z. Once a fierce warrior inspired by a character from the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, he has been diluted into Goku’s father-in-law and Gohan’s loving grandfather….
Things I Like: Drawn Together (TV Series)
Drawn Together is a Comedy Central cartoon that I remember with a little fondness, but also with some cringe. Like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and especially South Park, it helped prove that animation was not just for little kids. It took that idea one step further by creating a cartoon that was sometimes even more…