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insaneladybug) wrote2018-01-07 01:35 am
insaneladybug) wrote2018-01-07 01:35 am
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Which to start with....
Still debating what movie-length Pokemon thing to try showing Mom first. I had thought she might really like the third movie, but upon re-watching it again, I think it would be way too confusing to show her as her first real exposure to things other than some clips. She might not get the thing with Entei not really being the father, at least not until it was finally explained later about the Unown tapping into Molly's dreams. And the thing with Delia being kidnapped as the mother might confuse her. Maybe not, but I'm thinking it would be better to save the third movie for after she's seen some other stuff. The third movie also had quite a few Pokemon battles and I don't know how she'd take any of that.
I definitely would like to show her the Lucario movie. I think she would really like it and it would be easy for her to follow.
I'm still really thinking I want to show her the second movie before any others, though. There's something simple about its plot, and yet it's so intense and meaningful. And it's the best thing to show for Team Rocket content. Of course, there's the long and intense battle between the birds and such, but that's different than standard Pokemon battles and it's treated as something very concerning. And the birds are all okay, so that might go over alright.
I'm wondering if she would need to see the first movie before seeing Mewtwo Returns. There is that nice recap at the beginning, so maybe it wouldn't be necessary to show the first movie first. I haven't seen the first movie in years myself. I was fully planning to go to the library and get it, but then this $@*(#&$ illness kept me out of commission. I'm still trying to get over the cough part. That can go on for weeks.
I kind of want to show her The Ghost of Maiden's Peak. It's one of my favorite episodes. All nice and creepy, and it ends with everybody happy, which isn't usual! I really do think that years ago I showed her the part with Jessie exclaiming, "If you're not here, at least come out and tell us!" ROTFLOL. I also want to show her parts of Holy Matrimony! and Meowth Rules!, although I hate to show her the part where Meowth betrays Jessie and James. But things just wouldn't have the proper impact if she didn't see that scene.
I've also been pondering what my top 10 list of favorite episodes would look like. All three of those would be on it, of course, and Pikachu Re-Volts, and Pokemon Shipwreck, and probably Go West, Young Meowth. Maybe Clefairy Tales, because it's just so wonderfully cracky and priceless. LOL. And A Scare in the Air. That is just such a fun episode! Might have to ponder on the others. I thought I had one other chosen, but now I can't recall which one that would have been. Oh, I think it was the Porygon episode, actually. Such a shame that one couldn't have been altered so it could air in America. I just adored it! Ash and company saving Team Rocket, and them being grateful, even Jessie, and running off instead of pulling a betrayal, like Johto probably would have done.... And Ash's visions of a sick computer were hilariously endearing. LOL. And made me think of Z/Vincent, of course.
That makes nine episodes altogether, I think. Still one other slot to figure out. I debated on the inclusion of Pokemon Emergency, as I actually liked that introduction for Team Rocket. Unlike many other early episodes, they were not abusive jerks to each other in it. But I don't think I like it so much it would make the cut above other episodes, especially with that rather extended and glorified electrocution scene. I always have to look away during that. As for which episode holds the actual top position, it's probably The Ghost of Maiden's Peak.
Then the inevitable question is, least favorite episodes. The Sabrina saga, definitely, and the Ponyta race episode. And Beauty and the Beach, whether cut or uncut, would make that list. Oh, and The Bridge Bike Gang. Ugh. Ash and company flying across the bridge and knocking Team Rocket into the water is one of my least favorite scenes ever. They could have drowned! Not sure if I dislike any Orange Islands episodes enough to dump them in the least favorite list. Maybe Bound for Trouble. It had some nice Pikachu and Meowth scenes, but it wasn't very flattering to Meowth's friendship with Jessie and James and was overall a disappointment.
Also pondered on how James is actually pretty snippy/holds his own in the earliest episodes, instead of being submissive for Jessie to push around. I wonder what prompted the personality change, both in real-life and within the show's verse. I've debated on addressing the change in his voice and why he started speaking with an upper-class accent, but then I'd probably also have to address why Meowth didn't have as strong a Brooklyn accent in the early episodes, so it might be better to leave that problem alone.
One thing I love between seasons 1 and 2 is that James has some positive character development from one to the other. In season 2 he seems to be both a kinder person and has started standing up to Jessie again instead of always being pushed around. I don't think he abuses Meowth in season 2. In any case, he looks alarmed/worried when Jessie starts in during A Scare in the Air. And I love when he's angry at Jessie's ingratitude in The Stun Spore Detour. I wonder what happened after he and Meowth ran off with her at the end. I picture them giving her a stern talking to.
And I remembered a vague plunnie that I've forgotten a couple of times. After watching It's a Wonderful Life again, I kind of like the thought of trying a version with James. I don't know if that would really work, though.
I definitely would like to show her the Lucario movie. I think she would really like it and it would be easy for her to follow.
I'm still really thinking I want to show her the second movie before any others, though. There's something simple about its plot, and yet it's so intense and meaningful. And it's the best thing to show for Team Rocket content. Of course, there's the long and intense battle between the birds and such, but that's different than standard Pokemon battles and it's treated as something very concerning. And the birds are all okay, so that might go over alright.
I'm wondering if she would need to see the first movie before seeing Mewtwo Returns. There is that nice recap at the beginning, so maybe it wouldn't be necessary to show the first movie first. I haven't seen the first movie in years myself. I was fully planning to go to the library and get it, but then this $@*(#&$ illness kept me out of commission. I'm still trying to get over the cough part. That can go on for weeks.
I kind of want to show her The Ghost of Maiden's Peak. It's one of my favorite episodes. All nice and creepy, and it ends with everybody happy, which isn't usual! I really do think that years ago I showed her the part with Jessie exclaiming, "If you're not here, at least come out and tell us!" ROTFLOL. I also want to show her parts of Holy Matrimony! and Meowth Rules!, although I hate to show her the part where Meowth betrays Jessie and James. But things just wouldn't have the proper impact if she didn't see that scene.
I've also been pondering what my top 10 list of favorite episodes would look like. All three of those would be on it, of course, and Pikachu Re-Volts, and Pokemon Shipwreck, and probably Go West, Young Meowth. Maybe Clefairy Tales, because it's just so wonderfully cracky and priceless. LOL. And A Scare in the Air. That is just such a fun episode! Might have to ponder on the others. I thought I had one other chosen, but now I can't recall which one that would have been. Oh, I think it was the Porygon episode, actually. Such a shame that one couldn't have been altered so it could air in America. I just adored it! Ash and company saving Team Rocket, and them being grateful, even Jessie, and running off instead of pulling a betrayal, like Johto probably would have done.... And Ash's visions of a sick computer were hilariously endearing. LOL. And made me think of Z/Vincent, of course.
That makes nine episodes altogether, I think. Still one other slot to figure out. I debated on the inclusion of Pokemon Emergency, as I actually liked that introduction for Team Rocket. Unlike many other early episodes, they were not abusive jerks to each other in it. But I don't think I like it so much it would make the cut above other episodes, especially with that rather extended and glorified electrocution scene. I always have to look away during that. As for which episode holds the actual top position, it's probably The Ghost of Maiden's Peak.
Then the inevitable question is, least favorite episodes. The Sabrina saga, definitely, and the Ponyta race episode. And Beauty and the Beach, whether cut or uncut, would make that list. Oh, and The Bridge Bike Gang. Ugh. Ash and company flying across the bridge and knocking Team Rocket into the water is one of my least favorite scenes ever. They could have drowned! Not sure if I dislike any Orange Islands episodes enough to dump them in the least favorite list. Maybe Bound for Trouble. It had some nice Pikachu and Meowth scenes, but it wasn't very flattering to Meowth's friendship with Jessie and James and was overall a disappointment.
Also pondered on how James is actually pretty snippy/holds his own in the earliest episodes, instead of being submissive for Jessie to push around. I wonder what prompted the personality change, both in real-life and within the show's verse. I've debated on addressing the change in his voice and why he started speaking with an upper-class accent, but then I'd probably also have to address why Meowth didn't have as strong a Brooklyn accent in the early episodes, so it might be better to leave that problem alone.
One thing I love between seasons 1 and 2 is that James has some positive character development from one to the other. In season 2 he seems to be both a kinder person and has started standing up to Jessie again instead of always being pushed around. I don't think he abuses Meowth in season 2. In any case, he looks alarmed/worried when Jessie starts in during A Scare in the Air. And I love when he's angry at Jessie's ingratitude in The Stun Spore Detour. I wonder what happened after he and Meowth ran off with her at the end. I picture them giving her a stern talking to.
And I remembered a vague plunnie that I've forgotten a couple of times. After watching It's a Wonderful Life again, I kind of like the thought of trying a version with James. I don't know if that would really work, though.