Idan_Aharoni
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On Luna Park, the space ships which go around in circles - one is missing.
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Zoidberg227
Space Pope
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« Reply #83 on: 01-02-2005 05:05 »
« Last Edit on: 01-02-2005 05:05 »
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Bump of überness! I don't know why I haven't mentioned this before here, but there's an amazing attention to detail in "Roswell that Ends Well" that I've always noticed (and really appreciated). The airplanes that are scrambled to shoot down the Planet Express ship have real-life counterparts, and they are incredibly accurate to the original. The shapes, many of them subtle, are very well done. I'm especially appreciative of the shape of the landing gear doors, and the tail, especially the shape of the vertical stabilizer and rudder. I was also pleased by the correct placing of the ailerons, the correct exhaust stacks and propellers, and the correct number of guns. I was also impressed by the fact that they used two different versions of the plane (both of which saw active duty in WWII and after), and had correct features for each. Props to whoever can tell me the name and letter designations for the planes: Heh, I guess I was a nerd before started watching Futurama. It's not PEEL's fault at all! (edit): I forgot to mention why it's so meaningful to me. That particular airplane design is my favorite of all time, and played a pivotal role in turning the tides in favor of the Allies over the Luftwaffe in WWII. [/history lesson] I also want to mention that I liked the nuclear blast that killed Enos was visible through the diner window when the Professor and Leela were ordering. The action sequence has some excellent explosions ... I love how that Jeep lands on its front grill. Such a wonderful episode!
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Smelly_Cat
Crustacean
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Well I really though that eps with the What if machine where Fry wishes that real life should be more like video games, is really cute. I thought it was pretty hilarious when that alien negotiates doing laundry and he goes "I'm mean did you ever smell Donkey Kong's loin cloth?" and then Zoidberg goes "Why yes I did. " That and the Miss pack man thing was cute too. Of course there were many detailed things I like from many eps.
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AsaB
Bending Unit
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*bump* Hey, interesting topic! There are so many good ones. I remember this one at the moment: -In 'The Sting', when we see Leela flying the PE ship early in the morning (to prove "she's not insane" ), it wobbles a lot. Usually it's just a straight line up and whoosh, outta there. But since she was being so nervous and stressed, it wobbled. -Fry's "Yes!" in the end of TWoF Knocked the ep up another notch, impossible as it sounds, since it was already so brilliant. I have more...when I'll remember them...
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Nasty Pasty
DOOP Secretary
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I definitely agree with you on that "Yes!" in TWoF. It was a really touching ending but that last "Yes!" reminded me that this series is a comedy.
Classic.
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elkie
Crustacean
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I know this isnt really in the topic, But a nice touch to me was when Hanson got crushed by the giant Bender in "anthology of interest" Damn! I HATE that band! so Hanson getting killed was a nice touch to me!
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Futurama Nerd
Professor
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Second. Welcome to PEEL elkie Glad to have ya. I also thought the ending of TWoF was great.
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LoserUser
Crustacean
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I don't know why, but one of my favorite futurama touches is when Fry throws a beer bottle right at Zoidberg's feet just when Zoidberg walks thru the door. It's in Insane in the Mainframe. The throw is just perfect and it cracks me up.
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Gorky
DOOP Secretary
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First off, since I haven't gotten the chance to say it yet, welcome to PEEL, LoserUser! (You have no idea how happy I was to get to say that...)
Anyway, I've found that, after seeing each episode about 25 times, I'm no longer actually watching it. I mean, yesterday, I watched "The Sting" (which has some of the best subtle acting of any episode, IMO), and I was just trying to catch all the subtle moves that were there (for example, Leela's little nervous actions as she pilots the ship, mentioned by SpaceJockey). One of them was the fact that, when everyone's singing the "Bee Happy" song, Leela is incredibly jumpy (when Zoidberg comes up, her eye widens, for example). Oh yeah, and, at the end of the episode, when Amy tells Leela that Fry never left her side for a minute, Leela has this moment where she looks up at Fry with a sort of interested/grateful look. It's the kind of stuff like that that gives Futurama a level of emotional realism that you might expect from a live-action show.
...Yes, I'm that much of a nerd.
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bish
Starship Captain
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« Reply #95 on: 01-20-2005 08:12 »
« Last Edit on: 01-20-2005 08:12 »
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Originally posted by Zoidberg227: Bump of überness!
I don't know why I haven't mentioned this before here, but there's an amazing attention to detail in "Roswell that Ends Well" that I've always noticed (and really appreciated). The airplanes that are scrambled to shoot down the Planet Express ship have real-life counterparts, and they are incredibly accurate to the original. The shapes, many of them subtle, are very well done. I'm especially appreciative of the shape of the landing gear doors, and the tail, especially the shape of the vertical stabilizer and rudder. I was also pleased by the correct placing of the ailerons, the correct exhaust stacks and propellers, and the correct number of guns. I was also impressed by the fact that they used two different versions of the plane (both of which saw active duty in WWII and after), and had correct features for each.
Props to whoever can tell me the name and letter designations for the planes:
Heh, I guess I was a nerd before started watching Futurama. It's not PEEL's fault at all!
(edit): I forgot to mention why it's so meaningful to me. That particular airplane design is my favorite of all time, and played a pivotal role in turning the tides in favor of the Allies over the Luftwaffe in WWII. [/history lesson] I also want to mention that I liked the nuclear blast that killed Enos was visible through the diner window when the Professor and Leela were ordering. The action sequence has some excellent explosions ... I love how that Jeep lands on its front grill. Such a wonderful episode! aaah, the p-51, where would we be without it. to be honest everything from roswell is really well researched. the only thing im disapointed about is the lack nose art.
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kingjames
Crustacean
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« Reply #97 on: 01-20-2005 14:33 »
« Last Edit on: 01-20-2005 14:33 »
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Originally posted by bish: aaah, the p-51, where would we be without it. to be honest everything from roswell is really well researched. the only thing im disapointed about is the lack nose art. The ones in the air are the earlier P-51B's. The ones parked on the ground are the later version (1944) P-51D's. Nose Art would've been awesome. ------------------ "Guaranteed to cause disorder in the universe"
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AsaB
Bending Unit
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Yeah, The Sting also had some funny moments, although mostly being serious (Wow, talk about stating the obvious!). My dad likes Futurama, but only the funny bits. Whenever something emotional or shippy comes, he usually walks out--such shame. And yes, my mum doesn't seem to be very much into it either! At least her first impression was that it was a very black humour sorta comedy. She'd seen Leela's impulsive bit in AOI1 (yes, also including that with Fry!) and the ending of The Honking ("I'll kill you too, buddy" ) and so on. I think she only really started liking it a bit when she saw Leela's Homeworld She even said it was emotional and seemed touched. But that must've been the parent in her speaking... Wow, where did that essay come from? Sorry, it just flew out. Now, a nice moment touch to keep things on-topic: I love the way when Zoidberg gets mad, 'cause Billy acts very well like that. Especially in WMIBACIL-- "her caviar is on your neck!!". Heehee.
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swidzi
Bending Unit
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Well many of you mention The Sting... A nice touch in this episode is Billy West voice acting when Fry is confesing his love to Leela... His voice - so trembling, so mhmm.... pleading (that will be the right word)...Damn... This whole scene is great... And the when his asks her for the last time to weak up... just great (so I am a shipper - so what??) @AsaB - I watch Futurama with my mother sometimes...and She quite likes it (But sometimes when I'm talking about to much She looks like She's going to kill me ) - especially the emotional moments...
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swidzi
Bending Unit
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« Reply #111 on: 01-27-2005 19:08 »
« Last Edit on: 01-27-2005 19:08 »
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*sorry for another off-topic* I didn't quite put into english what I had in mind... I meant that she especially likes the emotional moments... But sometimes I'm just talking about Futurama non-stop *back to topic* Another nice touch(es) were the retrospective(this is how it's spelled??) transitions in the luck of fryish, especially the last one, when we learn who is Phillip J Fry... The expression of Fry's face, just before were taken back to his brothers son naming is price-less.... edited for spelling mistakes
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Futurama Nerd
Professor
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« Reply #115 on: 01-30-2005 13:13 »
« Last Edit on: 01-30-2005 13:13 »
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That part made me laugh too, just like the animators... I also loved in The Sting, where Leela was flying the ship to go prove she was "not crazy", her wobbling and such made me laugh. I might be to late to welcome ya, but what the hell, WELLCOME TO PEEL The Pizzazz! Enjoy your stay at Nerd World
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Futurama Nerd
Professor
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Me and my brother (Bender2.0) love watch Futurama with our mom. Our dad, not so much I second with the ending of TS. Great ending.
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