Okay, not really, but life isn’t all manga reviews and unsuccessful satire.
I’ve confessed the love for Cartoon Network in the past, and those manipulative fiends keep reinforcing their stranglehold on my viewing habits. This time, they’ve done it with Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, more animated gold from Craig McCracken. (McCracken has already given the world The Powerpuff Girls after honing his craft on Dexter’s Laboratory.) Since I’m feeling lazy, I’ll just throw out a “what they said” to the reviews at the Hollywood Reporter and the New York Times. I will add that I’m totally smitten with Eduardo, the hopelessly insecure imaginary friend who looks like a refugee from a Maurice Sendak book. (Now, if CN would only revive Time Squad, I’d know their love is true.)
Come to think of it, Foster’s would adapt almost effortlessly into a terrific manga, if DC was looking for an all-ages entry for its CMX line. Actually, a lot of the CN line-up would translate well, and I’m guessing it might sell better than the licensed comics that come out currently. I could be wrong, though.
It’s Tuesday, so that must mean it’s time for another episode of The Amazing Race, the best reality show ever. If the contestants aren’t as interesting as they have been in past seasons, the locations make up for it (the Pyramids and St. Petersburg being two highlights so far). What really makes this show, though, is the editing. The crews assigned to each team of contestants never miss a critical moment (something Survivor could maybe try), and the editors do truly spectacular work with what must be hundreds of hours of footage per episode. A great way to catch up with the season so far is to check the recaps at Television Without Pity.
But enough TV talk. Must start writing manga reviews.