Sunday, December 23, 2018

LarryBoy Fanatic 2018 YEAR-IN REVIEW





Today I bring you guys my Year-In Review video for 2018! There's definitely more to come in 2019, so STAY TUNED to LarryBoy Fanatic for more content!



Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!!



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Friday, December 7, 2018

TV SCREENINGS: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Well, here we are with another timeless holiday classic!

Hey guys! Whatsoever Critic here!

And last night, we decided to do another DVD/TV SCREENINGS episode on another holiday special. Last time, we did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. And now, we're giving Charlie Brown a go.
So, this was our viewing of A Charlie Brown Christmas.

(Opening Scene)
LBF: This is so cool. I remember watching this every Christmas!
WC: Me too.

(Charlie meets Lucy at her "doctor" stand)
WC: You know, Christmas doesn't have to be overwhelming.
LBF: Yeah, but I understand where Charlie's coming from. All that commercialism can be a doozy at times. Like with Black Friday shopping and...
WC: So yeah, they're gonna tell us that it's not about the material things. I get it.

(The kids learn that Charlie Brown is directing their play)
WC: What a bunch of posers...
LBF: This is kind of like Rudolph, with him getting bullied. And now that I think about it, these Christmas movies have some kind of pattern.
WC: No, no. Leave that to the Hallmark and Lifetime movies that get shoveled out every year. Those darn things are so repetitive. You can't even come up with anything original nowadays!

(Snoopy mimicks Lucy)
LBF: This part always gets me laughing.
WC: (laughing)

(Sally has a crush on Linus)
LBF: That girl's always goo-goo ga-ga over Linus. That's always a good laugh, right?
WC: I remember seeing some fan art about that. I assume this is a running gag that this series has?
LBF: Well, I think someone in my family told me that there was a, uh...
WC: The comics?
LBF: Yeah. That's it. Comics. I can totally see this being a thing in the original source material, 'cuz this is funny.

(Charlie Brown is asked to get a Christmas tree)
WC: They're gonna ask him to get a really big tree for that one show.
LBF: What, they think he's made out of money?
WC: Well, why not? They asked for an aluminum tree.

(Linus plays Jingle Bells on the piano--the way Lucy is asking)
LBF: This part is awesome.
WC: This just proves that abstract rules over concrete.
LBF: What do you mean?
WC: In other words, anything sells for art... Like everything is too simple nowadays.

(Charlie Brown is bullied for bringing a small tree)
WC: Why are you guys laughing? He got you a tree!
LBF: Yeah! And isn't this supposed to be a Christian play?
WC: Um... not the best ones.

(Linus explains the Biblical story of Christmas)
(Both girls are silent, as this scene plays out)

(Charlie goes out to decorate the small tree, but fails)
LBF: I'd fix it up too, if I had a small tree like that.
WC: Yeah. Maybe some tinsel and ribbon.
LBF: Poinsettas?
WC: Oh yeah. And those.

(The kids fix the tree to where it's VERY decorative)
LBF: I can see someone saying "Yeah right" to this.
WC: I know, but you know that saying "The thought that counts"?
LBF: Yep.
WC: I mean, it's Christmas. They took some liberties, and that's all it is.

DISCUSSION:
LBF: I remember watching this every year around Christmas.
WC: Same here. Like, there's pretty much absolutely nothing wrong with it. There's a reason why this one is timeless, why it's a classic.
LBF: And what you were saying earlier about the Hallmark and Lifetime movies... you're right, because those movies are so repetitive. It's like they share each other storylines.
WC: If those movies were to watch this and the other Christmas specials, then maybe they can learn from them, because let's face it: they're unoriginal. But here... this special has a great message--and that's one reason, if not just one, reason why this turned out to be timeless.
LBF: I couldn't agree more, Critic.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

TV SCREENINGS: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Hey guys! Whatsoever Critic here!

Since Christmas is already upon us with Thanksgiving over and the holiday shopping, we were recently graced by CBS, when they aired this holiday classic last night. So, LarryBoy Fanatic and I decided to post our reactions to this TV special--and I'll admit, it's been a long time since we've since this classic that came from our childhoods.
So, I hope you'll enjoy this special DVD/TV SCREENINGS blog post!

(Sam the Snowman introduces himself)
WC: I think Burl Ives had a good time doing this.
LBF: Yeah. Has he ever done anything else?
WC: I don't know.

(Rudolph is born)
LBF: Oh my God! He's so cute!
WC: It's been a few minutes, and already you're all goo-goo ga-ga over him?
LBF: (laughing) I can't help it! It's cute!

(Hermey the elf admits to wanting to be a dentist)
LBF: (mimicking the elf boss) A dentist? Don't be silly! You need this minimum-wage job! That makes sense! 
WC: But come on! I hear dentists get paid a whole lot. So why not be a dentist?
(The boss doesn't let Hermey go on a break, and tells him to finish a job, or he's "fired.")
LBF: (mimicking Hermey) Screw you, fat man! I don't wanna be your slave!
WC: Whoa! That was a good impression!
Both girls: (laughing)

(The reindeer games scene)
LBF: Well, that was quick. Rudolph making friends...
WC: Let's see how long that lasts...

(Rudolph meets Clarice)
LBF: They're totally meant for each other.
WC: I know.

(Scene with Clarice after Rudolph's humiliation)
WC: I'd say that this is an interesting story. Like, you can't deny that there are stories like this, where the underdog gets bullied, and it takes a voice of reason to step in and be there for that person.
LBF: This soooo reminds me of my own childhood. I wish I had more friends like that.

(Rudolph meets Hermey, and they sing a song)
LBF: This song... I don't know. Didn't they sing a different song than this? Or have I been so distant from this movie for so long that I had forgotten?
WC: Okay, so I looked it up, and... you're right. The original song was "Fame and Fortune." This one is something "Misfits."
LBF: Okay... So I'm not crazy! Thank God!

(Sam the Snowman shutters at seeing the Bumble the Abominable Snowman)
WC: Wow.
LBF: Even the narrator is scared of this story!
WC: And this scene just keeps going!

(Sam the Snowman sings "Silver and Gold")
LBF: Oh, now he's okay. Wow.
WC: Question... Is this song even warranted?
LBF: I don't get it.

(Yukon Cornelius helps the characters escape)
WC: This guy is friggin' awesome!
LBF: (laughing) Wow!
WC: Keep digging for gold, guys! Then maybe our boy, Sam, will sing a song about it.
Both girls: (laughing)

(The Island of Misfit Toys scene)
LBF: I don't get it. A lot of these toys look normal to me.
WC: Yeah. They would be welcomed in today's world, no doubt.
LBF: Like the elephant? He looks cute. And that owl that swims? That's original! Who would hate on that?

(Rudolph leaves the island to go on his own)
LBF: I don't know. He shouldn't have left the group. They could've worked things out at least. They seem like great people to be with.

(Rudolph stops Bumble from harming his family and Clarice)
WC: (mimicking the monster) Who disturbs my play time?! Playing with my reindeer action figures here!
LBF: (laughing)

(Yukon tackles the monster)
LBF: Why isn't this guy on WWE wrestling?

(Rudolph and friends return home)
WC: About time we get to the apologies.
LBF: Yeah, that's really lame that it had to take this long.
WC: They ain't doing it again next year!

(Yukon returns with Bumble, who's now a good monster)
LBF: Yukon's like a man among men!
WC: Is there anything that he can't do?

(Santa enlists Rudolph to lead his sleigh)
LBF: (mimicks Santa) Hey, Rudolph! We finally have a use for you! Headlights!
WC: (laughing)
LBF: They should've seen this before, but they didn't.

(Ending scene)
LBF: So, yeah. The Misfit toys are finally gonna have homes.
WC: So why did it take them this long?
LBF: I don't know.

DISCUSSION
WC: All this time, I've been avoiding watching this special, because I was thinking that it was weird. I mean, the Frosty the Snowman special was a complete turn-off for me, because it looked weird and sounded weird. But for this one, I'll forgive it more.
LBF: This one, I was able to tolerate more than Frosty, because I understood the story, and I have that personal connection to it. Because being bullied for being different... that's happened to me a lot during my childhood. But anyway, I would definitely watch this again.
WC: Yeah, and... Wow.
LBF: What?
WC: Mom's upset that we didn't tell her that this show was on.
LBF: Well, let's make it up to her. Buy the DVD.
WC: I agree. Don't worry, Mom. We'll make it up to you. By the way, I heard that A Charlie Brown Christmas is gonna be coming out soon. ABC.
LBF: We ain't gonna miss that one!
WC: So final thoughts on this special?
LBF: Yeah. We need to get the DVD.
WC: I just remembered. I have the VHS tape... but I don't know if it works anymore. So, it's best to get the DVD ASAP.
LBF: Right.

Whatsoever Critic

Saturday, November 24, 2018

LarryBoy Superhero Power Pack- LarryBoy Fanatic



---EPISODE 53---

Today we look at the sacred DVD collection that holds everything LarryBoy... or so it claims. Find out if this DVD anthology is a hit or miss!





Breaktime-
Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod


Breaktime
- Silent Film Light
by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution license
(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


Source:
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Merry
Go- Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod


Merry
Go - Silent Film Light
by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution license
(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


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Sunday, October 28, 2018

LarryBoy Board Book STOLEN!!! (Twitter Poll)





LarryBoy Fanatic was about to look through LarryBoy in Tip Top Cape Shape, until it turned up missing. Someone must've stolen it, because there's a ransom note saying that she should review one of three DVDs listed on there. Help LarryBoy Fanatic get her book back by voting for which DVD you want to see a review on! Vote by clicking the bubble, or vote on Twitter!



VOTING CLOSES on November 12, 2018.



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Saturday, October 27, 2018

DVD SCREENINGS SPECIAL: LarryBoy Cartoon Adventures (ENTIRE SERIES!!!) (Vol. 2 of LARRYBOY SUPERHERO POWER PACK)

Main Menu

LBF: "So, do you think that they'll play the videos in chronological order this time?"
WC: "I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't."

(Pressing "Play All Shows")
(Theme Song plays)
WC: "Okay."
LBF: "I'm still waiting for which episode it's gonna start with..."
LBF: "Okay..."

(The order starts with Angry Eyebrows episode)

Both girls: "YAY!!!"
LBF: "They got it right, on this volume!"

(During Opening Scene)
LBF: "Do you think they'll include the Super Shorts at the end of each episode?"
WC: "I don't know. Why?"
LBF: "Well, if I was to do a video on the Super Shorts stories, then I need to know that they're in this Power Pack."

(When we first see Awful Alvin)
WC: "I almost forgot how this series got ridiculous. You got weirdos like Awful Alvin."
LBF: "We get it! You're the bad guy! NEXT!"

(At the Daily Bumble)
LBF: "The sad thing about that machine is that it's gonna help LarryBoy take down the eyebrows. And then the lady who was complaining about Larry breaking it... she's gonna be rewarded for whining and moaning..."

(Showdown with Awful Alvin)
LBF: "So, the ice cream to the back, and blowing a trumpet in someone's ear..."
LBF: "Those don't work... but pouring chocolate syrup into the LarryMobile takes the cake, because why? It's ruins the leather...? I don't know..."
Both girls: (laughing)
WC: "I hope the animators had a good time animating this scene."
LBF: "Eh, shut up, Archie. Just blow him away, like this..." (making a motion like she's swatting away a fly)
WC: (laughing)

(Ending scene)
LBF: "I told ya! She was gonna get rewarded for embarrassing herself!"
WC: "It's too bad that that was screenwriting."

(The "Fly by Might" Super Short)
LBF: "So, that answered my question. The Super Shorts are in this Power Pack."
WC: "So, you'll do a video on the Super Shorts?"
LBF: "Eventually..."

(Leggo My Ego)
WC: "So, by now, we already know that Vol. 2 goes in order, rather than Vol. 1."
LBF: "I honestly don't know why that is..."

(The Alchemist challenges LarryBoy)
WC: "Well, look at it this way: This was probably during the time when Big Idea was pushing stuff out the door before submitting to Netflix. I think someone mentioned something like that in the comments section..."
LBF: "Oh yeah, I think that was in the League of Incredible Vegetables review that someone said that."

(The Alchemist taunts LarryBoy)
LBF: "By the way, they spelled Leggo My Ego wrong on the back of the box. There's supposed to be two 'g's' in Leggo."
WC: "How can anyone miss that?"

(The Alchemist gets away)
LBF: "Why you letting him run away?! Okay. Whatever. Video over. The Alchemist gets runover. Boom. Made up my own ending."

(The Alchemist meets up with Mother Pearl)
LBF: "I still can't believe that the Alchemist had to bring his mother into this."
WC: "That's stupid, I know."

(LarryBoy learns where the Alchemist lives)
WC: (mimicking LarryBoy) "Welp. Can't help you, Archie. We got a town to save..."
LBF: "EXCEPT YOU, Archie."
Both girls: (giggling)

(LarryBoy struggles to remember his school lesson)
LBF: "The teacher should just grab him and say 'You idiots need better screenwriters! Better animation! Better story! What is wrong with you people?!'"

(The Alchemist threatens the crowd)
WC: "Uh... no."
LBF: "You now wanna act tough, Alchemist? That ship has sailed."
WC: "Yeah, you lost that right."

(The "Cuke of All Trades" Super Short)
LBF: "Geez! We're still not done watching this sucker!"
WC: "I think the Vol. 2 said that the running time was 125 minutes."
LBF: "Ugh!"

(The Yodelnapper)
LBF: "Okay, let's not get stressed out. Maybe this episode would get the bad taste of the previous video out of our mouths..."

(Larry is sad that he didn't get to buy a Hula Heidi doll)
LBF: "It's just a doll! Get over yourself!"

(Greta von Gruesome first introduced)
LBF: "I remember saying that Greta von Gruesome was the best villain in this series. I say that because she's not as crazy as Awful Alvin, and she doesn't let her MOM do her bidding."
WC: "But would you say that she's a better villain than the Bad Apple."
LBF: "Uh, no. I still think the Bad Apple is better. But I'm just saying that Greta seems like a hidden gem in the Cartoon Adventures. So I don't get why the writers didn't make her the main villain in all of this."

(Bok Choy the teacher crying about a yodeler's disappearance)
WC: "I can't take any more of this."
LBF: "Hey! We need to see all this! You promised you would go through this with me."
WC: "Actually, you forced me to do this with you."
LBF: "Well, yeah, because you dressed up as the Grim Reaper and stole my Power Pack... and made me review Trick or Treat on Sesame Street!"

(The "Polar Pickle" Super Short)
WC: "Ugh!"
LBF: "If the writers got their influence on these Super Shorts from watching some Tom and Jerry cartoons, then we've just seen a bigger low."

(The Good, the Bad, and the Eggly)
WC: "If I see any more of this, my eyes are gonna bleed."

(Dark Crow stops by to see LarryBoy)
LBF: "Nobody asked you to be in this video, Dark Crow... or whoever you are."

(Dark Crow challenges Awful Alvin and Greta)
LBF: "So you have a great setup, with Awful Alvin and Greta teaming up against our hero. But they throw in this random hero to help out LarryBoy... and that's the problem! We've barely got to know Dark Crow in the rest of the series; so, why now would he get involved in this?! NOBODY CARES ABOUT DARK CROW! WHO IS THIS GUY?! AND WHY IS HE IN THIS?!"
WC: "Mmmm…."
LBF: "Whatsoever Critic? Please stay with me. We're almost done."
WC: "No, we're not..."

(LarryBoy and Dark Crow are reduced to pajamas and paper bags)
WC: "The series is dead now."
LBF: "I agree."
WC: (pause) "And my eyes are still bleeding..."
LBF: "No, they're not."
WC: "Yeah, they are. See the ketchup bottle over there on the chair?"

(The "Merry Go Wreck" Super Short)
LBF: "Do you even want to stick around for this last Super Short?"
WC: "It's whatever."

DISCUSSION
(LarryBoy Fanatic talking)
Hey, guys! LarryBoy Fanatic. Um, Whatsoever Critic can't do the discussion part with me, because she's too busy cleaning up the ketchup from off the bedsheets. Yeah, wearing ketchup as makeup can be messy. By the way, her eyes aren't really bleeding; she just used ketchup on her face. And... I think she got some in her eyes, so she's in the restroom washing out her eyes. Be careful, Critic.

Anyway, Whatsoever Critic wanted to say that watching the Cartoon Adventures--binge-watching the series as a whole--DO NOT do it, because you will be disappointed, and you will get tired.

I'm exhausted. She's exhausted. Yeah, this series can take a lot out of you.

The series needs a lot of work. That's all we got to say about it. And maybe... just maybe... I'll discuss this further in a future video. Who knows?