I gave it a listen on Thursday night, but I was really tied up with appointments and friend outings on the weekends (which explained my short absence for the last three days). But I’ve finally knuckled down now and gave it a second listening while writing this review simultaneously.
Introduction - Nice opening, instead of last episode’s music, Rachel says ‘hello’ and the music slowly seeps in… 3 weeks an episode sounds realistic. Welcome TSS as host, and Brad as editor!
News - Since I’d rather follow the disclaimer, I didn’t listen to the news since I don’t want to be ‘spoiled’ beforehand.
Quiz - That was difficult, and I watched TS on Free to Air last year! Guess I should pay more attention!
Forum Talk -
Up release dates: I’m a bit miffed about the staggered release dates too. Actually, Singapore gets Up a week after the U.S. on June 4th (I checked IMDB and some of the Singaporean cineplexes). But one week later is at least reasonable, and not the months of difference less fortunate countries get.
Sequels: Well, I love the Cars sequel as it is, but I have to agree with you guys that the Incredibles deserve a second installment more! They could develop it into a Superman/Batman franchise! (And if they did that, I would trust them to do it well) Oh, and Dreamworks is selling out with their ‘sequel factories’.
Pixar Planet News -
Pixar Twitter: Wow, you don’t know TSS? “Get with the program”, laugh out loud! But I’m a Twitter skeptic too. Nevertheless, should be interesting to see up-to-the-minute updates for the Pixarians. “I’m pitching an awesome animatic for Bear & The Bow right now!”
Rachel new moderator: Congrats again!
NYT mention: Although that was the most ignorant financial article I’ve read, it’s great that we got a mention! Congrats PP!
Thread of the episode: [spoil]Yes, miafka gave a great insight into the musical process. Good pick![/spoil]
Fan creation of the episode: [spoil]Good on ya, mygames19! I’ll download a demo soon.[/spoil]
Pixar Planet birthdays: Happy B-Day y’all! “Best Pixar forum on the Internet.” I like that.
Roundtable discussion: Here I go… oh man, I keep trippin’ over my words. Thing about me is I speak before I think (in the sense I start talking before I compose my sentences properly).
Harry Gregson Williams is pretty good…
John Williams is classic.
How I say D23: “Dee twenty twee.”
As for D23, I stand by my opinion that they should give an online preview.
Great discussion all round, people! I’ve never had a more matured conversation among like-minded Pixar fans before, not even in real-life!
Song request: Yup, that’s a very poignant number, one of the sadder Pixar songs alongside Our Town and I Will Fly No More. Good choice, qxgnxamy!
Chelsea/Hog-Hug’s Up Tour 2009 Project: Your voice sounds so happy and high, like a chipmunk or a hamster! (My weird comparison is meant as a compliment! ) Very noble idea, I like it! And it’s great that RP is giving publicity for this great project!
Pixarian Birthdays and Upcoming Events: Nice presentation and vocal delivery. Well, we know all the events are leading up to the big kahuna: the release of Up!
Art of Pixar Short Films Contest: [spoil]Oh my gosh! Seriously? No way!
Yaaahooo! This is the best day of my liiife…! I’ve never participated in and won a competition, much less one online! Oh my…
“…one of the friendliest members on the Pixar Planet forum.” Daaaw, really? I’m deeply touched.
I’m so excited! Thank you contest organisers! And Chronicle Books. I’ll send a message now. Oh, and was that Tin Toy played as the background music?[/spoil]
“The Axiom” performed by “theowne”: That’s some incredible piano-playing! I don’t think I could play a song straight without at least one mistake, so kudos! And that song is one of the most beautiful from the Wall-E soundtrack! Excellent capper to the show!
Conclusion: Great answer to Rachel’s question, TSS! What song was trailing off after TSS’ “Peace Out”?
This episode is more well-coordinated and more tightly edited. Rachel sound more confident in her presentation and of course TSS is a natural (I’m serious, his voice sounds so radio-genic!)
I have a suggestion: If there’s time, could two song requests be done in the same show? One during intermission, and the other as the ‘capper’ like theowne’s “The Axiom?” If not, what do you think if the one song request was moved to the end of the show? I don’t know, does that sound okay, or do people prefer to listen to it in the middle? Just a suggestion!
Lookin’ forward to the next episode!