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"Now On To The Next Challenge" Punch Out Wii : A Story Of Resilience

I recently have been playing 5 games mainly on my Wii in the past couple months since I began collecting for it and going down memory lane/trying new things, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, Tatsunoko V.S Capcom, Wii Sports Resort, and Punch Out Wii. That last entry not only being a childhood favorite but... much harder then I remember. I love the Punch Out series, the gameplay is so engaging and always encourages me to learn patterns and give just one more try to knock out my opponent in this arcade-style boxing classic. Yes there is a ton of content that is outdated across the series and I acknowledge that, stereotypes branching from the arcade to the latest and last version here on the Wii. Though I will admit it seems that the Wii game is making the strongest effort to represent these countries and those who come from them over just being silly characters and is a step forward.  The gameplay is incredible as tough and sometimes borderlines on unbalanced, but it also leads to a huge satisf...
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Power Rangers Rita's Rewind Made Me Feel Like A Little Kid Again

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  (Image Source: Nintendo) Sometimes a game just brings you back to the good ol days, one that reminds you of the joys of simpler times. Last year from the moment this game was announced to the second I had it in my hands, I was ready for "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Rita's Rewind". I love beat em ups. I love this genre where I will play old and new, good and bad entries in this genre. From original, to long running series with a new coat of paint such as "Streets Of Rage 4" and "River City Girls", to ones based on a preexisting IP. Games like " TMNT Shredders Revenge" and "Scott Pilgrim VS The World", I could list some of my favorite modern and classic beat em ups for hours, and perhaps someday I will. But my first was the game simply titled "Mighty Morhin Power Rangers" for the Super Nintendo, so when I saw the Power Rangers were getting a new game that harkened back to the past, I was beyond excited.  This game has Rob...
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The Simple Brilliance Of Home Alone

 Yes there are a several sequels to this one, I even enjoy the second outing for what it is, but I wanted to talk about the first film today and only the first. This holiday classic filled to the brim with cartoony violence but also packed with heart. This film that has one of the most beautiful scores in a holiday movie and through it's simple and quiet moments, make this film a holiday classic giving something for the whole family. Laughs in one moment, and heartfelt warmth in another. I watch this one alongside Elf, and a few others every year and instead of exploring this holiday classic from top to bottom, I wanted to say what it meant to me and why.  This movie at face value of a kid stopping burglars in comedic ways while also doing everything he wasn't allowed to do can provide a ton of laughs, and for me it still does. But there are moments in this film that stand out to me, and one in particular that I would say is my favorite scene in the film. Kevin when trying to ...
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Why Does The Grinch Get Adapted So Much.... Or How Does The Grinch Keep Stealing Christmas?

 I was watching one of my all-time favorite Christmas classics which is the original, Chuck Jones animated version of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas". To me it is timeless, has good comedy, and good music, and is perfectly paced. The original from the 50's version of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", my all-time favorite Christmas movie and special. But as it wrapped up much like the mean one with one of the most catchy Yuletide songs ever I was puzzling and puzzling until my puzzler was sore, but it was not about the same topic that was raised before. I asked myself and was left in quite a pinch because I pondered and asked "Why Do They Keep Making The Grinch?" The Grinch is beloved for a reason, the songs are catchy and memorable, the message simple yet powerful, and the characters recognizable. You see that big green furry and man, and people of ages know who the Grinch is, the story is that beloved. Ranking among Christmas Story, Elf and so many m...
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Some Of My Faveorite Cartoon Chrtimas Episodes

It's that time of year and as the month of December begins, I always start with Christmas specials and episodes of shows revolving around the holiday season, building up to the movies so I don't burn out. So I decided to share some episodes of cartons revolving around the most wonderful time of the year. So lets fire up way too many streaming services, go back to a time when these were all on cable, and dive into some Yuletide cartoons! Phineas And Ferb Christmas Vacation    (Phineas And Ferb) Not as long as Summer vacation but still just as wonderful and relaxing, Christmas vacation gives us a much-needed break for friends, family, and fun. Phineas and Ferb embody making the most of every day during this season just as much as when it's hot outside. Packed to the brim with jokes and some very catchy songs, this is a fun and wholesome episode of the show. It starts strong and does drag in the middle, and there are a couple songs too many. Perry and Doofensmirtz's storyl...
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I Rented The Wild Robot To See What The Hype Is All About (Spoiler Free)

 I have a love-hate relationship with movies coming to streaming so soon, sometimes it feels like it is undercutting its time at the theater, but it also has its benefits, like in the case of today. Life has been busy and I still have yet to find the time to see this film, it was announced to be coming to Peacock and Netflix eventually, but for the price of two tickets, I can watch it now, and so I decided to. I want to see the hype behind the Wild Robot, so I rented it, and here are my spoiler-free thoughts.  If I could describe this movie in one word, it is wholesome. There is some dark humor, and some funny moments as well, but this movie is ultimately very sweet and heartwarming. When a robot finds herself dropped onto an island, and interacting with the wildlife, being task-driven she is given the ultimate task in life, parenting when a baby duck falls into her care. There is more but that is just the basic run down I am going to give, and I will not be diving too deep in...
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My Top Ten Modern Disney Songs So Far

 Moana 2 Is almost out, and I quite enjoyed the first one, when people talk about Disney music, there are so many songs to talk about. Plenty that have lasted for decades and been performed in countless formats. I plan on talking about my all-time favorites, but because Moana 2 is coming, I thought I would talk about some of the songs from modern Disney films that I listen to often. Songs I have sung along to, related with, and been moved by. I am going to start from "Tangled" up until "Wish" which I say would be the introduction of a new era of Disney and a new art style for the movies. Disney has been doing a mix of musical and non-musical movies, such as " Big Hero 6" and "Zootopia". One ground rule, the song has to be performed in the movie, the movie needs to have more than one song, and it needs to be tied to a plot or character, so "Try Anything" from "Zootopia" does not qualify as the movie is a not a musical. This is ...
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