As mentioned in the first blog post in this series, I’ll be writing analysis content on all 60+ Disney animated feature films and their film making eras. The fourth era is the Bronze Age, which ran from 1970 to 1988 and started with The Aristocats. As mentioned in a previous blog post, the Bronze Age is also known as the “Dark Age,” as the
Read moreAs mentioned in a previous blog post, I’ll be writing analysis content on all 28 of Pixar’s animated feature films and their film making eras. The fourth era is the Personal Era, which is the current Era, and started in 2020 with Onward. As mentioned in a previous blog post, the Personal Era is known for its film releases being affected by
Read moreAs mentioned in the first blog post in this series, I’ll be writing analysis content on all 60+ Disney animated feature films and their film making eras. The fourth era is the Bronze Age, which ran from 1970 to 1988 and started with The Aristocats. As mentioned in a previous blog post, the Bronze Age is also known as the “Dark Age”, as the
Read moreOn December 12, 2019, after completing my Fun Walking Not Running Tour around Australia, and inspired by two old friends who had completed the half-marathon course, I decided that I would complete the 10km course of the Queenstown Marathon. I registered for the 10km course at the 2020 event, planning for it to be the first stop for my yet-to-be-fully-planned
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: I have since completed my thirty-eighth Conqueror Virtual Challenge, Vienna. The Vienna Virtual Challenge takes participants “through the charming cafes, imperial palaces, and picturesque gardens of Vienna, in Austria.”
Read moreIn earlier blog posts, I talked about my decision to try a new type of virtual run challenge, the Conqueror Virtual Challenges, as well as my completion of the following challenges: I have since completed my thirty-seventh Conqueror Virtual Challenge, Chichen Itza. The Chichen Itza Virtual Challenge takes participants “through deep jungles, ancient pyramids, and freshwater Cenotes in the Yucatan
Read moreThe job of a series finale is to bring a show to a satisfying and fulfilling close, wrapping up all story and character arcs. I felt that the finale did this perfectly. The episode kicks off with Dale doing the bulletin on air on 7 November 1989, reporting on the Melbourne Cup. His performance is clearly off, and when he
Read moreThe job of a penultimate episode is to provide a springboard to the finale, I felt that this episode did a great job of doing so. The episode kicks off on 11 August 1989, the day after the events at the end of the previous episode. Dale goes to a restaurant to meet with Richard, only to find Lindsay sitting
Read moreThe episode touches on racism – both on a macro and micro level, and Dale’s declining mental health state and escalating resentment towards Lindsay. The episode kicks off on 4 August 1989, with Dale and Helen watching a Full Frontal-esque skit which parodies both of them and their news reading styles. Helen finds it hilarious, whilst Dale puts on a
Read moreNow that we’re at the halfway point of the season, it’s time for a turning point with both the show and its characters. The episode kicks off on 26 May 1989, with Helen in another therapy session with her therapist, Marcia, who encourages her to be mindful of her emotions and to try to stop herself from immediately reacting to
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