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Family Movie Night: Moana [2016]

Tomorrow we plan to take our kids to go see the new live action Moana. We have a local drive in theater. Luckily, that let’s us take our two kids to the movie. And they just charge you by the car, not by person.

With that in mind, we will be watching the original animated Moana tonight. This is one of my favorite Disney movies, especially of the non-pixar films. Growing up, I never really resonated with the princess movies [surprise surprise]. When I thought Disney I thought Stitch or the Pixar movies. Tangled was the first Disney princess movie I enjoyed. I liked the fact she could take care of herself and she was pretty awesome. I feel that same vibe with Moana.

Moana

To be fair, I associate that change in tone with princesses to Mulan. Princesses became less damsels in distress and more capable. Rapunzel, Merida and Else kept this tradition going. The Prince Charming archetype has changed a lot as well.

This is a gorgeous scene

Aladdin is a street rat. Flynn is a notorious criminal. Hans is downright evil. By the time we arrive to Moana, the Prince Charming character is missing altogether. Not sure if this an intentional decision by Disney, or if Island culture doesn’t have a Prince Charming esque character.

Moana travels with her two animal companions, Hei-Hei and Pua. Maui is the magical companion archetype that seems reminiscent of Genie from Aladdin. He is wisecracking, arrogant, and powerful and adds some fun layers to the adventure.

Live Action

All in all I think Moana is a great, mystical and beautiful adventure. What do you think of Moana? Are you excited for the live action version this weekend?

Thank you for reading! Have a great day

Firing it Back Up (Life Update!)

Where do we start? I started this blog about 10 years ago or so and have had varying degrees of motivation. I’ve always said running my YouTube channel was my main side hobby and the blog has often taken backseats when I’m in a YouTube mood or when I was really having to work a lot for my old company.

Well, a couple of things have happened. A. I left my old job. Me, my wife and kids moved 1 state over to be closer to my dad. B. My wife was the one who landed a job when we moved, so I have the honor of being a stay at home dad for now.

Next, and this is sadly unfortunate. My PC didn’t survive the move. I’m thinking the graphic card died (though maybe it just got roughed up from the move). Either way I haven’t been able to resolve the issue yet. That is unfortunate because I wanted to take this time to get better at video editing as well as continue to further my YouTube channel. I also prefer writing on PC, but at least I can still publish my blog via my phone so not all is lost.

Well, I’ve also taken to trying to write bigger projects. I am currently writing what I hope will turn into a comic book. My wife and I will try to run independently as well as writing an all ages fantasy story for my daughter. Those are both ambitious for me, but something I’d like to do.

Some topics I hope to return to the blog are: Manga Monday, Random Anime Review Wednesdays, and Top Five Fridays. I may add TCGs back into the mix. However, leaving my old job has limited my interaction with them lately.

When the blog started, it was all about video games, mangas, and anime. I’ll try to do a post talking more about what I’ve read, watched, and played during my hiatus. I have several blog topics saved from where I wrote YouTube scripts that are easy to turn into blog posts.

I’ve also had a second kid. Something I feel like I haven’t really posted about.

Lastly, if there’s anything you want the blog to focus more on, let me know. Right now I’m into retro games (Xbox, PS2, N64, Gamecube), watching One Piece to try to get current (episode 812), and watching my Switch 2 pre order everyday to make sure it doesnt get canceled.

Lately, I haven’t really been in a writing for the blog mood. As described, I’ve already mentioned the things that currently interest me in writing. However, while I wait to see what I’m doing about my PC, the blog may become my outlet to talk about mangas and video games.

Expect blogs to return starting Monday with some sort of Manga Monday update. Some post may or may not trickle out over the next week.

I’m also trying the keto diet this summer, coupled with walking 10,000 steps a day and planning our family’s 2nd Disney World vacation. So, if you’d like to see me make posts about that, just let me know.

I think that’s everything to cover today. If you happen to read this, give me some ideas. Otherwise, expect Manga Mondays and topics about video games to start pouring out later next week.

Thank you for reading. Have a great day. Subscribe to the DaHubbz YouTube channel to see the content I was making the last few years.

Lets Talk: Deadpool Movie!

It’s here. If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for the Merc With A Mouth to hit the big screen. Today’s the day!

I saw it yesterday, which is why I did not blog any yesterday!

Spoilers- None.

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This is not your grandpa’s superhero movie. It’s edgy, violent, and hilarious.

In my years of hunting, I never came across too many Deadpool comics, but I knew the basics.

I’ll say for the cinema comic world, he is unique. He almost reminds me of a cross with the humor of The Comedian with the aggression of Rorschach. Aside, from the development of Wade, the story actually seems short. Which in one hand is a bummer, but also left me really wanting more. I think rather you like Deadpool or find him vulgar, he is nice change of pace from the goodie goodies Disney/Marvel keeps throwing at us. He is a good tide you over until the X-men movie comes out.

So, for those of you who have seen it, did it meet your expectations?

For those of you who have not, do you plan on watching it?

Leave your thought down below!

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