Friday, July 5, 2024

Green Phoenix - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Review

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I wish to apologize for the delay in releasing this review and my general lack of content lately. Life has been very busy and I have been having to prioritize other aspects. It is my hope that I can get back into the habit of writing more regularly, but with life you can't always be certain.

 The plan is for my writing to now at least come out once a month, on the first Friday of every month.

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Of all the films in the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the film which holds perhaps the strongest memories with him. I clearly remember going to the premiere of this film as a child, as it was the first costume contest I ever participated in (I was dressed as Harry Potter and won). I also remember the experience as being funny because I was wearing an outdated pair of glasses because they looked closer to Harry Potter's pair, and I had forgotten to bring my actual glasses to the theater, meaning I had to watch a movie with a fuzzy pair of old glasses.

At the time, I was frustrated because I genuinely wanted to experience the film in the best way and was limited by a dumb choice for a costume contest, but now I just laugh at the memory of watching Voldemort's ritual scene with my eyes squinting, asking what was going on? Suffice it to say, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a rare film that left an indelible memory of its initial viewing experience.

But does the film hold up over a decade later? Does the film stand as an equal to its immediate predecessor or is it a product of nostalgia alone?

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Tails Tube (Official Sonic Web-series) - A must see for Sonic Fans

 



It seems redundant to shout-out something far more popular than yourself, but recognition is never a bad thing. On the Official Sonic The Hedgehog YouTube Channel there is a mini series staring Tails that answers fan questions with help from rotating guest appearances from other Sonic characters. Tails Tube!


I have always loved Q&A segments due to my fascination of behind the scenes trivia and official canon explanations, and this is great for both. Sonic and his friends are some of those characters I love to hear talk in-between adventures and Tails fits the role of Vlogger perfectly. They even talk about Sonic Characters who have not been used in decades like Mighty and Fang. Seriously, to anyone who loves the Sonic world like we do and have somehow not heard of this series, please watch it, you will thank me later.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Sonic Jam (Sega Saturn) - Is More Than You Think!

 



One of the infamously known facts about the Sega Saturn is that it lacked a proper Sonic game after Sonic X-Treme was canceled. It had an enhanced port of the Genesis' Sonic 3D Blast, an on foot racing game that was unpopular, and Sonic was playable in Christmas Knights into Dreams. Then, there was Sonic Jam which many people brush off as a simple collection game with a 3D hub world. That is partially true, but there is more to this title than a lot of people know. Click "read more" for my review.


Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Weird Al Straight Outta Lynwood (2006) - Album Review

 



This is a personal matter for me because this was my first album I owned. I was in middle school, and begged my Dad for this CD/DVD and listen to it loads. Even now in my 30s I still listen to some of the tracks from time to time and it has been years since I reviewed an album so, why not look back just for fun. Click "read more" for my review.

Sunday, February 4, 2024

ISS (2024) - Summed Up and Quickie Review

 



It is difficult to pin down exactly how I felt seeing this movie. Some moments had great writing but a lot is left up to interpretation which can be a turn off to some. It is fascinating to watch, but there is actually not a whole lot going on when putting it to paper. I will keep spoilers to a minimum. Click "read more".

Sega's Unhealthy Obsession With Classic Sonic

 

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Arcade Classics (Sega Genesis) - Mini-Review

 



An interesting title from my collection, an arcade compilation on Sega Genesis. Probably one of the simplest games you can review. Click "read more".


Wednesday, January 10, 2024

5 Random Power Ranger Facts you Probably Do Not Know

 



I love Power Rangers and useless trivia so this list comes naturally. The hard part is keeping it down to 5. Click "read more".

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Top 10 Most Viewed Posts of 2023


 


Happy new year everyone! 2023 has been a great year for Emerald Rangers, so I shall now reveal the 10 posts that gained the most views of the year. (Not all time, not the "best" posts.) Click read more.


Classic YTPer MRINSTRUCTIONBOOK Returns on Bluray

 

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