tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post3747763187644420279..comments2024-03-28T18:49:48.571-04:00Comments on Joe Torcivia's The Issue At Hand Blog: It’s Finally Come to This! Joe Torciviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-78727938566099165022014-02-05T20:58:10.859-05:002014-02-05T20:58:10.859-05:00Chris:
I cannot say when this review will appear,...Chris:<br /><br />I cannot say when this review will appear, but it will be an interesting exercise once it does. Over the first five shows, something interesting appears to reveal itself (<i>beyond the ill-advisedness of the concept to begin with</i>) – and does so both by its inclusion AND its absence. This may or may not be a valid claim once all 13 shows have been reviewed. Remember, I only saw a scant few of them back in the day – and only five of them in the week or so that I’ve had the set. I’ll not elaborate any further, in the event I’m… er, “going down the wrong mouse hole”. Though, if my observation holds over the full 13, I’ll be certain to discuss it then. <br /><br />In its favor, the series attempts to “construct an identity of its own”, separate from CLASSIC PINKY AND THE BRAIN, by creating its own unique series of recurring character-based gags, and (at least to this point) de-emphasizing the old standard <i>“Are you pondering what I’m pondering?”</i> bit – which is only employed TWICE in the TEN segments over the first five shows. <br /><br />Also, in its favor, two of the four main characters are still OUR “Pinky and the Brain” and, as I’ve said elsewhere (and from the reverse perspective), that particular chemistry between two animated characters would not be equaled until FAMILY GUY’s Brian and Stewie! Those wonderful characterizations, by Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen, remain enjoyable, regardless of any misguided, network-mandated premise or setting. <br /><br />Meanwhile… no episode-specific spoilers, folks! I’ll be seeing a fair number of these for the first time. (<i>…And, in return for that kindness, I might well spoil an occasional episode in the review – though I’ll TRY not to!</i>) But, your general observations and recollections of the show are always welcome. <br />Joe Torciviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-4176094284416332112014-02-05T10:28:08.403-05:002014-02-05T10:28:08.403-05:00Joe,
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That title reminded me o...Joe,<br /><br />Dun dun DUUUUNNNN!<br /><br />That title reminded me of the time I had nothing else to write about re: Richie Rich and subsequently wrote a piece about the Harvey text stories. Actually, those stories gave pretty good value for money compared to EP&tB.<br /><br />Chris<br /><br />Chris Barathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845538037091279990noreply@blogger.com