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Astro Boy (1963)
Poor quality compared to other 60's cartoons...
While there are no major flaws with this series plot-wise, but when compared to other cartoons from the same time period (I.E. Looney Tunes, Hanna Barbara) the animation quality is lax. Somewhat like modern Japanese cartoons, there is very little in the way of organic movements of the characters.
Instead, characters will be drawn holding a pose with only their mouths or eyes moving, or movement scenes may be looped. It's a good period study of Japanese film, but so far as animations go, not particularly good. If you're looking for a good quality 60's cartoon, doesn't compare to American cartoons.
Kaput and Zösky: The Ultimate Obliterators (2002)
Worth a Look
Kaput & Zosky is a show about two would-be alien conquerors who go from planet to planet attempting to enslave the local populations. Kaput is more violent than Zosky, but they both still want to capture as many planets as possible. Certain episodes contain the creator's ideas about certain things, but I don't usually pay attention to those. It can be good at some times, and decent at other times, but given the time of night I usually watch it at about midnight on Nicktoons, it's pretty good by other program's contrast. There is a vast myriad of different planets Kaput and Zosky travel to, and each episode usually contains about four planetary visits. If you're up late at night and have digital cable, definitely give it a watch.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Truly Awesome and Action Packed
This movie really redeems the whole prequel trilogy. A great divergence from the last two movies, Anakin is grown up now! He's no longer a young boy or a rebellious teenager complaining about his parents or that weird tiny blue flying guy from Tattooine! Also, Jar Jar only appears once in the film and has one line. "Excuse me." I know some people will be rejoicing now, though I didn't think he was all that annoying. The film has a few twists and turns even though all of us who've seen four through six already know the outcome. I think already knowing the conclusion lends a feeling of desperation, a sort of wishful thinking that maybe this time the Jedi will pull it together. But it will not be so. I gave it a rating of ten stars, it was a great film with some awesome action sequences and a good plot. The trilogy, I mean, sixology, can now end with a bang.
Age of Empires (1997)
A Solid Strategy Title
This game is quite good. It includes a variety of structures and units. You can play one of the campaigns, start a random map game, and even take your play online. There are all kinds of civilizations from the ancient world, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, even the Phoenicians! The game includes a scenario editor for making your own maps and you can even craft your own campaigns with hero units such as Alexander the Great.
Gameplay is simple. There are four resources. Wood, stone, gold, and food. You can use use wood and stone to construct buildings, such as houses. Gold, food, and wood are used for training combat units. Certain buildings can produce these units which you use to attack your enemies and destroy their cities. There is less of an emphasis on tactics and more on mass attacks, but it is fun nonetheless.
There are all kinds of conditions for victory, you could destroy all your enemies militarily, construct a wonder and defend it, and you can capture ruins or artifacts. Games can go on for hours, and if you want to play online, be sure to set aside a lot of time. If you like strategy games, you might want to pick up this classic.