Wooo! Toddlers | The Sims 4 | A Quick Look At Toddlers
So now there’s toddlers in the sims 4 :D And I made this video. It’s me learning some things about toddlers, and showing you, so you don’t make the same mistakes I do. I added a handy list at the end of the features of toddlers that I learnt of. Also, the toddlers are different to the ones in the Sims 3, so that’s something to be aware of.
Without further ado here it is :3
It might seem slightly rushed (cause it is a little), yeah today isn’t really the best day for me. But I set a goal to upload today, and I am determined to do it >:D
There’s still some cereal mishaps of course, when aren’t there tho? Anyway, I’ll leave it at that :D
A Quick Look At: Batman - Return of the Caped Crusaders and The Lego Batman Movie
Even the most casual of media purveyor probably knows who Batman is. The DC Comics Icon first appeared in Detective Comics #27, released back in 1939. Call him what you will; The Caped Crusader, the world's greatest detective, the dark knight, Batman has had many faces across his lengthy run of comic books, television shows, and movies. His first silver screen appearance was back in 1966, in which he was portrayed by none other than the late Adam West. The show, running from '66 to '68, featured not only West's Batman, but also Burt Ward as Robin, Caesar Romero as the Joker, Julie Newmar as Catwoman, and so on. It was a far more jovial spin on Batman than in recent days, with a healthy dosage of gallantry, witty banter, and a colorful assortment of ne'er-do-wells to challenge the dynamic duo at every turn with a lengthy list of capers. The show was, at its core, fun. Yet, like all good things, it eventually came to an end.
Fast forward 48 years, however, and fans were treated to the nostalgia-fueled blast from the past; Batman - Return of the Caped Crusaders. A direct to video animated spectacle, Return of the Caped Crusaders released roughly a year ago in August of 2016. It featured not only the return of West as the titular Caped Crusader but also saw Burt Ward and Julie Newmar returning to voice Robin and Catwoman respectively. It plays like a love letter to fans of the classic television show, holding up many of the values the old show instilled; humor, daring escapades, and above all, an ever-present sense of fun. Harkening back to the campy stories of old, this film sees the Dynamic Duo once again pitted against their greatest foes; The Joker, Riddler, Penguin, and Catwoman as they attempt a myriad of schemes involving a devious drug known as "batnip" and a scientific marvel in the form of a replication ray, all culminating into a shocking (yet hilarious) twist that I won't spoil here. The animation is top notch, carrying the feel of the classic show's cinematography shot for shot as it rolls through its runtime, and the voice work is equally exemplary. West, Ward, and Newmar returned to their roles with noticeable confidence and ease, while the rest of the cast provide fresh, yet appropriate takes that pay homage to the original television actors. Return of the Caped Crusaders is short of cinema standards, running a mere 78 minutes from start to finish. Despite its length, however, the movie feels feature length, culminating in a wholly satisfying experience overall.
This would not be the only newly released family focused appearance of the Dark Knight, however. Less than a year later, Cinemas were graced with a feature-length Batman film in the form of The Lego Batman Movie, a pseudo-sequel to the critically acclaimed Lego Movie. As the title of the movie implies, it takes place entirely in the lego world, but despite its brick-centric style, remains a Batman film through and through. This appearance sees Batman (Will Arnett) squaring off against an extensive list of baddies, pulling villains from not only the DC universe but several other Lego-licenced properties as well, in a bid for Gotham City all conjured up by Batman's greatest nemesis; The Joker (Zach Galifianakis). Batman is joined on his quest by his adopted son Dick Grayson (Michael Cera), ever faithful butler Alfred Pennyworth (Ralph Fiennes), and Gotham's new Commissioner Barbara Gordon (Rosario Dawson).
Much like The Lego Movie before it, The Lego Batman Movie is beautifully rendered in CG, creating a style that despite being computer generated looks strikingly lifelike, appearing almost stop-motion in its cinematography; this movie looks like it was built from the ground up, brick by brick, not rendered on a screen. It looks amazing to watch, which complements the fact that this movie is inherently amazing. While this is inherently a film for all ages, The Lego Batman movie still manages to appeal to older Batman fans, with superb scripting filled with on-point jokes and countless references to preceding Batman media, all of which inciting at least a chuckle from the viewers at every instance. All of these perfectly serve the story, which sees an excessively edgy loner Batman taking on an extensive list of baddies led by none other than his arch-nemesis, The Joker. His crusade against evil sees him reluctantly teaming up with Barbara Gordon and Dick Grayson/Robin, culminating in a fully formed Bat Family that teaches the Dark Knight that he doesn't always have to go it alone. Long story short, this movie is great, and much like Return of the Caped Crusaders, it serves as a hilariously stark contrast to the dark and brooding Batman films that have made up the breadth of The Dark Knight's appearances as of late.
Nerd Chat: A Quick Look at Thor The Goddess of Thunder Vol. 1
After hearing so much about the new Thor on tumblr I went to check it out myself. And I am not disappointed. I really enjoyed this new Thor. I love the concept of the hammer having it own desires and I like the acknowledgement that Thor does change and will change again.
The new Thor is Thor. That is her identity while she wields the hammer. Thor Goddess of Thunder. There are those who balk at the idea of a woman being Thor and those who embrace it (much like what is going on in the fandom right now).
The tone for this book is big on action with some humorous internal thoughts and “snappy” comebacks. This comic takes advantage of both visual humor (for example reaction scenes) and written humor. It’s not overflowing with laughs, but it did make the story much more fun to read.
One of the issues I have is that everything seems to be innate. I’m not enough of a fan of Thor to know if this is just a thing for Thor, but she seems to master the hammer quickly. Which is good in order to keep the action going, but lacks an explanation.
The other issue is that the story beats you over the head with the fact that Thor is now a woman. I think part of it is believable because sexism, but it does feel a bit over done. I still enjoyed the story and will be excited to get my hands on volume 2.
