The Simpsons

And the new character on The Simpsons is ...

source: TV Squad

With a show like The Simpsons, it's always tough to find new concepts and new characters. The popular theory is that television ideas can be recycled every seven years, but The Simpsons has been around for twenty. Let's hope Ricardo Bomba can inject some life into the franchise. 

Published Thu, Nov 19

Opinion: Mere Anachrony: The Simpsons Season One

source: npinopunintended (WordPress)

The only two well-drawn secondary characters in Season One are Jacques and Sideshow Bob. The former appears in subsequent episodes only in the background; the latter is the show’s best secondary character. No character gets funnier as you get smarter than Sideshow Bob.

Published Sat, Nov 14

The Ten Greatest TV Shows

source: ianthecool (WordPress)

When it comes to television, The Simpsons is almost on a different plane than all other shows. The Simpsons has carved out a unique place for itself in pop culture. Not only are Homer, Bart, Marge and Lisa Simpson household names, but even the dozens of supporting characters are very widely k...

Published Wed, Nov 4

Hip hop culture in Art and Animation

source: loudent (WordPress)

The artwork is anime influenced but with a hip hop twist. Each series usually has a new character based on an iconic urban artist. The hip hop fashion culture is also expressed through different characters. Some having baggy jeans, jewelry, baseball caps and hoodys. I believe this has been th...

Published Wed, Nov 4

DVD Review: Sheitan

source: Critical Outcast

Unfortunately, unlike me, these characters do not realize they are in a horror movie. They see this invite as a way to keep on partying and perhaps have a some fun with the lovely ladies that accompany them. I cannot say I blame them. It is easy to watch from the outside as the strangeness begins t...

Published Sun, Nov 1

Design-A-Week 44: B* Beer Coasters and Non-Halloweenieness

source: bonkalicious (WordPress)

To provide at least a little bit of Halloween spirit I’m going to let you check out the rest of the Design-A-Week project on bonksnow.com while I continue watching the Simpsons’ Treehouse Of Horror Marathon on TV. The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror TV Marathon

Published Sun, Nov 1

Slaughter Night

source: Critical Outcast

Right on cue, some demons show up, take control of one of the kids and everyone is off to the races. At this point all of the characters do one of three things: 1. Run, 2. Hide, and 3. Complain. Forget about any interesting characters, forget about any attempt to stretch beyond the basic. Oh yes, I for...

Published Thu, Oct 29

Seth Rogen is back as B.O.B. for Monsters vs Aliens Halloween special

source: TV Squad

Seth Rogen has always enjoyed Halloween specials, from the TGIF line-up when he was a kid up to The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror. Tonight, he'll be in his own Halloween special, Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (NBC, 8 PM), based on the Dreamworks animated feature Mon...

Published Wed, Oct 28