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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jan 22, 2013 21:51:26 GMT -5
glad he's back, but I can empathize with him for trying something else only for it to flop badly.
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Post by Red Impact on Jan 22, 2013 21:54:41 GMT -5
I liked the video. I think it took some guts to step out of his comfort zone and try something new, but I think it also takes some guts to admit that he failed and then go back to what you did before and give the fans what they want. This. Thought the stuff with the plot hole and the Critic experiencing the other side of the coin was some inspired writing, great way to bring him back. I look forward to the new episodes. See, when the video got to that part, all I could really think was "So Doug wants to be a Jesus figure now." I mean, I get that the character is narcissistic and self-centered, and that they had a storyline thing writing him off, but it really seemed like it all the self-sacrifice stuff was being laid on really thick given the fact that it's an internet review show. I thought it was a well done video, and at least it gave the demo reel cast some write off and respect, but he was beginning to sound a bit delusional. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 22:19:32 GMT -5
Oh, cool, I can go back to watching his stuff then. Because... Yeah, Demo Reel just plain sucked.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 22:25:31 GMT -5
Also, while I'm iffy on the no cutoff date (just really hoping other than Timothy Green that he steers more into the 2000's than the 2010's) I think the 2 weeks per vid is smart. Keeps the staleness at bay.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 22:26:13 GMT -5
Apparently, while Linkara is supportive, he apparently disagrees with bringing NC back, mainly because he enjoyed Demo Reel Not surprising, given the painfully stupid shot at fans at the start of his top mistakes video the other week. |
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Post by Krazee on Jan 22, 2013 23:38:12 GMT -5
that was a great video, i can't wait to see his new review now
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 22, 2013 23:49:33 GMT -5
From Rob
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Post by Fiddleford H. McGucket on Jan 22, 2013 23:52:04 GMT -5
Glad he's bringing him back, can't say I "Enjoyed" Demo Reel....but I chalked it up to trying something new.
Also like the "No Limitations" now, as there are some truly HORRIBLE movies from the last decade that would be within his purview.
As an aside, I'm actually watching more of the other ancillary contributors to the site (i.e those with their own personal sites like Linkara and Brad Jones)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 23:53:27 GMT -5
Awesome. I really liked NC but I wasn't really into Demo Reel. As long as he's happy and able to make funny videos, I'm happy.
EDIT: I think I saw someone mention AVGN a page or two back. Just wanted to add that his Atari Sports review is one of his all-time funniest. I hope I never see the day that he runs out of steam.
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Post by the2ndevil on Jan 23, 2013 0:11:30 GMT -5
Also, while I'm iffy on the no cutoff date (just really hoping other than Timothy Green that he steers more into the 2000's than the 2010's) I think the 2 weeks per vid is smart. Keeps the staleness at bay. Personally, I think he should consider doing seasons like Film Brain and Diamanda Hagan. I'm torn on his return. I wasn't a fan of Demo Reel, but I thought the character had the greatest exit possible. |
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Post by Red Impact on Jan 23, 2013 0:13:01 GMT -5
Awesome. I really liked NC but I wasn't really into Demo Reel. As long as he's happy and able to make funny videos, I'm happy. EDIT: I think I saw someone mention AVGN a page or two back. Just wanted to add that his Atari Sports review is one of his all-time funniest. I hope I never see the day that he runs out of steam. It helps that the AVGN is sporadic and not every single week. When you don't do something often, it limits burnout. |
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Jan 23, 2013 0:25:49 GMT -5
Not shocked after seeing Demo Reel bomb. However it's good that he's coming back to do what he's good at.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2013 0:27:19 GMT -5
That sporadicness has a lot to do with doing an entire movie on the character
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2013 1:02:45 GMT -5
I just hope he knows what he's doing. If he really thinks "burn out" as he put it, was the only reason it tapered off at the end, he is way off the mark. Some of the ones he put the most "effort" into weren't all that great. I honestly believe the Moulin Rouge review was awful. Stupid unnecessary gimmick, lame cameos (the usual rogue's gallery and a hack musician...woohoo...), you could cut the video in half and it's still too long, and less to do with reviewing the movie proper or even in a parody setting like the NC character does.
Doug is a smart guy, and I am sure he knows better than I do what made it work and what didn't. But I got the vibe off this video he just thinks the gimmick was stale, and it goes further than that. At the very least, the audience that will eat up everything he serves out (even the Bart's Nightmare LP) could keep that train running.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2013 1:04:34 GMT -5
Have to admit, I've never particularly found AVGN funny, but he deserves credit for managing to keep his fanbase as on board with him as they are.
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Post by Red Impact on Jan 23, 2013 1:05:37 GMT -5
Have to admit, I've never particularly found AVGN funny, but he deserves credit for managing to keep his fanbase as on board with him as they are. Same, really. I never was very fond of his stuff in character, but think he deserves credit for the consistency. |
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Post by The Ichi on Jan 23, 2013 7:46:33 GMT -5
To be honest, this is going to be depressing whenever I see the NC now. You know he doesn't really want to be doing it but it's the only thing people want to see. It's like a broadway actor who had to resort to cheesy commercials or something (not that I'm in any way calling NC a broadway actor, it's just the only analogy I could think of).
Although the selfish side of me is thrilled to have NC back.
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Post by horsemen4ever on Jan 23, 2013 7:58:12 GMT -5
So no limits, that applies to cartoon series also?
If so, I hope he review Avatar: The Last Airbender (the first two episodes, or even the last four episodes), My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (the first two episodes), or Sym Bonic Titan (there is no multy part episode, and it is a short series, maybe he can review the whole series won't take up much time)
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Post by hassanchop on Jan 23, 2013 8:10:11 GMT -5
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 23, 2013 8:11:55 GMT -5
To be honest, this is going to be depressing whenever I see the NC now. You know he doesn't really want to be doing it but it's the only thing people want to see. It's like a broadway actor who had to resort to cheesy commercials or something (not that I'm in any way calling NC a broadway actor, it's just the only analogy I could think of). Although the selfish side of me is thrilled to have NC back. I honestly think part of it is Doug missing the Critic. Yeah Demo Reel bombed bad, but watching that and his videos with Rob, you can feel the Critic coming out in Doug. |
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