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We're just one episode away from the Day of Black Sun and Team Aang is getting ready to invade the Fire Nation. They find the spot where they plan to meet in the income Water Tribe fleet. It's 4 days before the invasion and they have some time to sit, relax, and do some last minute planning. But knowing the big day is so close, Aang starts to get anxious and bad dreams invade his attempts to sleep.
Now that good ol' ASN has some nice screenshots for me to steal, it's time for a discussion of the latest episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender. A bit late after Halloween, we get a nice spooky episode to enjoy. Once again, on the outskirts of a Fire Nation town, the crew are hanging out in a forest, trying to remain inconspicuous. And this time, they're telling spooky stories. Katara actually comes up with a good one when suddenly a mysterious old lady appears and startles everyone. Who is this lady? And what's been going on in her town? Click on in for spoilers, spoilers, and more spoilers!
The latest installment of Avatar: The Last Airbender starts off with the often-used gimmick of having something shocking start off the show that we're right in the middle of, and then cuts to a "X days earlier" scene. It's a little clichéd for Avatar's style, but I really can't think of many sci-fi or fantasy shows that haven't used it at one time or another. So anyway, Toph is suddenly captured by the local authorities and we see that Katara is the one who turned in the little blind Earthbender. Oh dip! What could have brought this on? Why, Katara? Why? Toph doesn't smell that bad, does she?
Oh so many spoilers await you, gentle reader.
In the latest episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we get a huge load of expository back story which adds a great deal to the story that's going on presently. Both Aang and Zuko learn about their forebears and see how it affects their present day lives. We're really starting to get into some serious stuff here, so you should really only click the jump if you've seen the episode for spoilers lurk within.
It's time once again for a little spoiler filled discussion of the latest episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We switch gears this week and focus primarily on the main antagonists: Zuko, Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee. Do we get to see them rain destruction on the Avatar and his buddies? Are they planning their next moves for world domination? Not yet! Right now, it's time for a beach party!
The journey into the Fire Nation continues! But Sokka's feeling bummed. All his friends can bend, but he can't. What's a 5th wheel to do? And what the hell has Iron been up to?
Spoilers within!
After leaving the Fire Nation school with a severe case of happy feet, our heroes move deeper into the land of flames. Encountering a river full of sludge and gunk, they find a small village atop it, and learn about the mysterious Painted Lady
What's going on in this quiet little villa? And who is The Painted Lady? If you love spoilers, be sure to click the jump!
The journal into the heart of the Fire Nation continues for our plucky heroes on the most recent episode of Avatar, titled simply The Headband.
Aang and the gang come inevitably come across a Fire Nation city, What will happen when they start to infiltrate and subvert the all-powerful Fire Nation?
For those of you who have been paying attention, Amy and I got all caught up on Avatar: The Last Airbender a few weeks back, via DVDs borrowed from friends and rented from Netflix.
Well the time has finally arrived for the new season to start up. Book III: Fire picks up a few weeks after the last chapter in season 2. What has become of Aang and his crew? And did the show live up to the high expectations it has created for itself? Hit the jump to find out.
BEWARE: SPOILERS ABOUND
If you’ve checked out my little profile on our About page, you will see that I’ve recently taken an interest in a Nickelodeon cartoon called Avatar: The Last Airbender. Well, I had written that profile a good while ago and I had only managed to catch a scant few episodes here and there whilst flipping by Nick during some channel surfing. I’ve recently watched the whole first season (borrowed from a co-worker) and have started on Season 2 via Netflix. And now I’d like to share my thoughts on the series since I have a more complete view.
I’m gonna come right out and say it up front. Avatar is frickin’ fantastic. From outward appearances, it may seem like it’s one of those shows where some American company is trying to capitalize on the anime craze that’s popular with the kids these days. But don’t let that deceive you. Yes, the art style is definitely influenced by anime and it uses some of the traditional animation conventions from anime for emotions and such, but it doesn’t go over the top with them and blends them well. If you really, really hate anime, it’d probably bug you, but if you’ve got an open mind, then it’s not a big deal.
If you can get past any preconceptions you may have about the show, you’ll be happily surprised at the depth of it.
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It's-a me! Or rather, it's-a us, The Geek, Frodo and White Mage! This week we talk about why we don't like going to the theater and why Reign Over Me may draw us back (hint: it has something to do with video games!). Then we talk about poor Caspian's red ring of death, a brand-new Stargate spinoff, the Super Mario Brothers Super Show, kicking a t-rex in the face, Avatar, Katamari for the Wii, and our Top 5 list. Download it now or subscribe! You won't be sorry. Hit the jump for show notes.
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