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The Simpsons: King Leer (2018)
Great episode for a great character.
King Leer is a really great episode, one of the best this season. I really liked that they went more in-depth with Moe's family and that we finally get to see his father.
The first act was very much unrelated to Moe's plot and it was just about a single act thing that hasn't even been brought up further into the episode, something Selman usually does though. Its not an interesting plot and I don't like the thought of Marge imagening Bart doing horrible things using instruments. A single good joke where Bart says that music is only being made by computers, and I guess when Large comments that kids will suck at playing instruments anyway so it doesn't matter which they pick. Homer being tortured by Bart really seemed out of place, considering Homer can just punish Bart when he damages the violin or Marge could've stepped in when she sees what Bart has been doing. For some reason Homer has had no spine at all. The ''torturing'' scenes weren't so bad and I liked how this act ended with Homer being very upset that the violin caused his beer glass to break, and the way he reacts when he is finally ''free'' from the violins grip. I really liked Homer telling Marge that be's going to do to his brains what he just did to her dreams for Bart, which leaves a sad expression for Marge. So now this story is over and we don't get to see the results of the broken violin..
At least the real plot kicks in where it gets good. Its actually a bit unusual that the first act is the weakest. I liked Moe's talk and reaction on the phone and everyone thinking its one of Bart's prank calls. The drunk dog was also very funny and probably one of the episodes best gags. We finally see Moe's dad after a bit of tracking and he turns out to be a decent character, where for some reason the Szyslak family likes to hit each other with their shoes. I don't think they showed why Morty would call Moe, especially after them being disconnected for so long. Fun gag with the drunken dog returning. We get to see some backstory of Morty's mattress shops, really liked how they made these ads look old and how the kids are involved as actors. Good to see Moe holding honor after deciding not to release the bed bugs, with the little twist that the happily looking family is actually doing the exact same. Would've been fun to see how this same family is doing in the current time. Some good gags during the car ride with the kids asking about all the matress stores , and noticing that these shops are all over the palce when you really need one. The Marv and Minnie siblings brought in some extra dynamic for the Szyslak family, adding some some extra rivalry for Moe.
I like how Homer is holding his ''I told you so'' for so long in several scenes. Marge having bad ideas is not actually that uncommon in the show. A good gag with Homer not being able to tell anything good about Bart and wants to tell about Lisa instead. The Szyslak get back together with rewatching another ad which is apparently good enough for them. Then the final act has Moe beginning his own matress store after his dad retired, yet after the opening its all just about the rivalry with his siblings. I do like how they edited the footage of Moe's ad with badly edited corpses piled on each other. Loved the ending of Homer's own little ''I told you so'' arc. For some reason they added a quick scene of Homer throwing paint to Patty and Selma during the rivalry montage. Marge continues playing the voice of reason and gets Morty back to deal with his kids, I'd say the finals cenes were really good where Morty is actually proud of Moe almost releasing the bed bugs. And then having Moe hold his honor yet again, reminding himself that he doesn't want to go the Szyslak way.
The ending felt very abrupt though. Moe accidently releases the bed bugs, everyone runs out of the building and it just ends there. I would've liked to see an extra gag where Bart is working in the mattress store as punishment for breaking the violin, so that the first act plot kind of has an ending aswell. I'm not sure if Moe still owns a mattress store but I guess he gave it back since he's no longer interest to work with his family.
This episode did a really good job establishing Moe's family. The chemistry between the father and siblings is generally done really well. The story as a whole is alright with Moe trying to connect back to his family and taking over a store, but finding himself rivaling with his brother and sister. The jokes are on the lower side though, there were not so many good jokes to speak off. My favorites were the drunken dog and Homer holding himself from saying ''I told you so''. The first act is the weakest part of the episode and felt very disconnected from the main story, kinda reminiscent to a lot of Scully episodes where the main plot always starts in the 2nd act. I'm used to much better pacing from Selman episodes where he tries to cut stuff that would hold the episodes running time back for to long, most notably the absence of couch gags. Nonetheless its a good episode and one of the better in this season. A proper portrayal of Moe without him acting to sad or even suicidal.
The Simpsons: Homer is Where the Art Isn't (2018)
Homer Is Where the Art Isn't - Review.
Quite a solid episode for the show to return with after a long hiatus. I'm not sure if they parodied a specific show or movie but the detective theme they went for worked really well. The detective also managed to be an enjoyable character, despite having so many scenes to himself. The mystery kept me hooked the whole time which had a good ending to it.
The beginning felt to quick where Homer out of nowhere is interested to buy a painting for millions of dollars. I guess it works because halfway in its being explained how Homer has gotten so interested, but left me thinking for to long. I think I missed Mr Burns's interest in the painting, it might be that he ddin't want to be bid out by a woman after all. I liked the intro with Manacek going to Springfield, and most of the jokes that came with it like the long silences with Wiggum. The rich woman mentioned her girlfriend and they didn't try to make fun of it... that must've taken some will power. I liked most of the scenes where Manacek investigated Homer's case and the flashback to the museum school trip. My favorite jokes being the kids playing around and Homer being so invested in the painting. Manacek hitting on Marge dragged on a bit in my opinion. A bit surprised that Marge didn't play a bigger role with Homer's interest in the painting, while she considers herself to be an artist. Kinda laughed at how Homer imagined Bart's behind as an artwork. Also laughed at Lou being fired due to budget cops where he is apparently 1/3 of Springfields police, and Homer who keeps betting with a ping pong bat.
The ending result was actually surprising where everyone turned out to be a part of the theft, with Lisa being the one that took the actual painting. It did seem out of character for her to just steal an expensive painting, I could give it a pass because of her reasonings where Homer shares a healthier bond with her interests. And she didn't get punished? I do like how they did the outro that has shown moments mentioned before, like Homer becoming a DJ and Marge teaching Homer that art needs to be representational.
Its a good ride of an episode that kept my attention. The guest star played his role well, I got into the story and the characters were well developed. While not a lot of jokes it did have some good ones that gave me a couple of good laughs. This may be one of the better episodes this season, doing a lot of things well and barely any flaws.
The Simpsons: Gone Boy (2017)
Sideshow Bob come back!
Another very solid episode after a little drought of mediocrity. Its a good mixture of a seasoned version of "Radio Bart" with Sideshow Bob playing a role as well. There are only a few slight complaints I have but overall it did a lot of things well: the jokes, characters, pacing and the plot. The couch gag had a nice Christmas theme to it.
I like how they introduced Sideshow Bob where Homer is the one responsible for accidentally knocking over the garbage back on the ground. And while not much of a fan of the episode where the religious inmate came from, he was pretty fun when talking with Bob. Also liked how Homer wanted to take full advantage of the rental car before returning. They brought back Bart's lucky hat, that deserves a mention. Surprised to see Marge's rage towards Quimby which is actually unusual for her, but at least its more of a realistic reaction. They actually made her sad enough to make a whole shrine out of Bart's bedroom which isn't something they often portray with their emotions. It was fun to see Bart using the old phone to first make a prank call before actually calling for help. The poll on Bart's fate was also pretty funny.
Good to see Millhouse being used who eventually pairs up with Bob, something that should've been done quite some time ago. I found it a rather poor attempt from him to keep Bart's whereabouts a secret from Lisa, I think he could've also impressed Lisa if he had just told her. Funny joke with Homer being pulled over the snow by Abe. Also liked how Bob tricked Millhouse into the hole, and that Santa's Little Helper brought Homer and Abe all the way back to Bart's sock drawers and eventually encountering O'Neill. Third act was also fun but I didn't fully believe that Bob would let Bart go that easily, but it had some good moments with Bob imagining a better life without killing for him. Fun way to end the episode with the missed posing as an artwork that eventually blows up, and Bob living as a hermit in a lighthouse.
Its nice to have 2 solid episodes in a row. My only complaints are that I felt there wasn't enough convincing for Bob to call off Bart's death, also a little complaint with the overuse of the Wilhelm Scream. But for the rest its been very solid and one of the better episodes of the season. I think the one thing they did best were the jokes, which were a lot of them that were actually pretty funny. Also the plot was mostly coherent without using extra sub plots, with a single and fun story going. They did the portrayal of Bart really well, also with the rest of the characters like Homers antics and Marge being so concerned for her son. And as always a great performance by Kelsey Grammar.
The Simpsons: Mr. Lisa's Opus (2017)
Another great futuristic episode.
Another good entry of the season 29. In this case, with a new parody to Boyhood. It's really great to have such a nice summary of both Bart's and Lisa's life. Honestly, I never imagined that they would dare to parody a movie so similar to another episode. Luckily, they ventured without caring about possible criticism. It was a good decision, although at least I would have liked the episode to be called "Lisahood". It's a small detail, but I wanted to mention it.
Lisa's life progress is connected by her application to Harvard. It is interesting, and it gives rise intelligently to its growth. It all starts with some scenes of Lisa with a year... And she's so cute and adorable! In addition, he interacts with his father, who did not know that euphoric is a word: I let out a loud laugh at that moment.
Then, Lisa begins to remember how she suffered on her seventh birthday,because no one in her family or school remembered her. It is probably the least interesting segment, although I was fascinated by the joke of Maggie's pacifier and that it is Homer who realized it was his birthday (although Flanders had already done it, and without help). "You have 6 years and 365 days." Really fun
The second segment is really attractive. It's true that little has to do with Lisa's life, and that she again abuses the marital problems of Marge and Homer, but it's pretty hilarious, especially the conversion of Homer with Ned's help, and the appearance of Ralph saying he missed Lisa in the second grade.
The third segment is my favorite. The presence of Lisa in Harvard had to become reality in some episode of the series. And they do it with positive results. It is beautiful that it is Bart who helps Lisa adapt, and that she does so without self-interest. In addition, the possibility that Lisa opens to homosexuality is easy to enjoy.
Mr. Lisa's Opus is, in short, a great futuristic episode. In the comparison with Barthood, it loses, because he seems less consistent. However, humor is constant and effective. The characterization of the characters is excellent, with a small exception in Marge, who curiously does not remember her daughter's birthday. The winks to the classic episodes are fantastic, unlike the chilling they were in the previous two, which shows that Al Jean, with all his mistakes, knows a lot about the series and is a great writer. For the moment, my third favorite futuristic episode (below Barthood and Holidays of Future Passed), and the best in this season 29.
The Simpsons: Grampy Can Ya Hear Me (2017)
Grampa, Seymour, Lisa, Hans Moleman and more!
This episode has a lot of aspects to analyze. A complete presentation sequence after several years, with a good chalkboard gag. An emotional A-plot with an unoriginal conflict but with a great resolution, in addition to providing many moments of fun. A B-plot that does not respect the story; But, does anyone want the farce of Armin Tanzarian to be respected? At least me, no. It is original and also has several moments of laughter, perhaps being the best of them, the relationship between Skinner and Barney. A really fun C-plot but with two final filler scenes. A great epilogue with Skinner and Agnes watching Game of Thrones. And a really fantastic spin-off, based on brief adventures of Hans Moleman.
Overall, Grampy Can Ya Hear Me is a pleasantly overloaded episode, full of pleasant and fun moments
The Simpsons: Singin' in the Lane (2017)
Great sequel of a classic episode.
Well I liked it. I would definitely say that it's one of the best episodes of the season. I thought that the jokes were decent (I enjoyed some of the slapstick gags with Moe) and I liked the fact that the episode had an actual story, not wasting time with 5 minutes of opening nonsense or a random subplot just to fill time. I also appreciated the fact that Homer really did not do much here, instead allowing the focus to shift to the buddies bar. I love the idea of an annual sequel (or prequel) of a classic episode, and in this case the continuation of Team Homer was much better than that of Kamp Krusty. To keep innovating and improving, that The Simpsons will never end!
The Simpsons: Whistler's Father (2017)
Two nice stories in the same episode.
I thought it was a solid episode. I'm not sure we needed someone to acknowledge how hideously decorated The Simpsons' house is but that scene was still kind of funny (what is with those curtains in the kitchen?). Marge designing a brothel without realizing it isn't exactly the world's freshest idea but it had some solid laughs (love the implosion district and Fat Tony's courtly/threatening attitude). There haven't been a whole lot of Homer and Maggie plots over the years so it was kind of a nice change of pace. The animation in the aviary was really striking.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXVIII (2017)
Best Treehouse of Horror in years.
Opening - A good parody to ''The Sweets Hereafter'' with some solid use of CGI. I like that they made Bart the Butterfinger candy in reference to his old commercial. I liked most of the jokes like Lisa's way of thinking why people don't want to eat apples on Halloween, Homer pus-hind Grampa to be taken by Shauna, and ''shutting up'' the chocolate rabbit by eating his mouth.
Exor-Sis - My favorite segment. I've always liked to see an evil baby parody being done on Maggie, this segment didn't disappoint me. I loved a lot of the jokes like Pazuzu's name stickies over Matt Groenings name, Maggie's toys freaking UT of the statue, Maggie impaling Helen's head from behind, her general use of powers where she moves objects around which prevented Homer from drinking liquid. Credits to William Friendkin who voiced the priest. Nice way to end the segment with Pazuzu being afraid to be inside Bart.
Cotalisa - Another good parody to Caline which can get rather unsettling at times. While being lighter on jokes I like how they did the CGI with the alternate universe family. What I probably liked most is Snowballs talking role which brought some good jokes with it. The plot had potential to be great but at the end it got kinda rushed with Homer killing half of the other family and bringing over the survivors to his universe as new family members. I expected AU Marge to do something freaking in her spider form, turns out she only gets better at doing house work.
Mmm... Homer - A segment where Homer's gluttony actually takes a hold over himself... now that's something the show had to have. This also turned out to be the most disturbing segment to me as self-inflicted body horror is what frightens me the most. I was actually eating myself while watching and I had to pause several times just because I was starting to feel unwell. After re-watching it got a lot better and there are some good jokes to it. Apparently Ned has a wife in this segment who was absent? It had a good ending with Homer's meat being distributed to his own new restaurant and fast food chain.
The segments had some good pacing with little to no pointless filler. The only gag I hated was Maggie vomiting in ''Cotalisa'' which is both pointless and dragged on to much. It felt very FG-esquire which doesn't belong in this show. I do like how they continued the story from the first segment to the second at the beginning, this could've been a new gimmick where all 3 segments are somewhat connected to each other where they each happen on a different day. A lot of great use of CGI has been used which seems unusual for a THoH to use it so much. And unlike a lot of other THoH, this one was actually scary and unsettling.
The Simpsons: Springfield Splendor (2017)
Another fantastic episode on season 29.
This was a really good episode and probably the best one Tim Long has ever written. I loved the bonding between Marge and Lisa when they were working on Sad Girl, and I especially liked the characterization of Marge in the first half episode, shown as a woman who has talents but is unappreciated. Then it switches and all the attention is given to Marge, which I liked as well; she deserved some time in the sun. The jokes weren't top-notch in this one, and a couple fell flat on their faces, like the Bechdel Test jokes on the screen. Still, this was a very sweet episode to watch. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
The Simpsons: The Serfsons (2017)
One of the best episodes of the recent seasons.
First of all, I want to emphasize that I am not a fan of the wonderful genre. In fact, I do not even like it. I have never seen Game of Thrones, nor The Lord of the Rings, nor The Chronicles of Narnia, despite the positive reviews they receive, fail to catch my eye. Even so, I am forced to see and reveal whenever I can this episode for the love I feel for The Simpsons.
Honestly, in the preview of this episode, I felt I had enough potential to be one of the worst in the series. However, luckily this was not so. The first seconds were already promising. The plot is truly original (I think this is the first time we have an episode of this style) and the conflict is very interesting. In addition, there are several moments of fun and also of emotion, as in the vast majority of Selman's works. I liked the effort that was put into small details of the story and the animation. I also want to highlight the good use that was given to a character who receives a scarce use, as is the mother of Marge. Not to mention the brilliant use of the guest star, Nikolaj Coaster- Waldau (once I investigated why his character is obscene, I realized that the reference is great)
The Simpsons: 22 for 30 (2017)
Excellent!
22 for 30 is, perhaps, the best episode in this pleasant season 28, even better than Friends and Family, The Town, Pork and Burns and A Father's Watch.
Begins with a very cute couch gag, at doodle style. Poses a novel and interesting plot, that involves intelligently at Homer, Bart, Lisa and a few secondary characters. It's presented in a flawless documentary format. Spends a clever satire at 30 for 30, with a nostalgic compilation of the best sports moments of the series. Gives a great Dragon Ball's reference (King Kamehameha). Makes a short, but good use to the guest star, Stephen Curry...
Also, this episode has truly memorable scenes or, at least, funny. Star treatment, "I need a place to spend the night" (Bob Jhonson), "They have more records than Dolly Parton" (Krusty), "Basketball is nothing like life" (D'amico), "Homer gained 12 pounds" (Marge), Johnny Tightlips refused to talk, and "Can you give me the name of that secret shrink you see?" (Louie), among others.
However, the best scene of this episode is "Show business is everyone's business" (search in Youtube). Is, without a doubt, one of the best moment of this season, of this series.
For many years of The Simpsons.