TalonBot
09-08-2009, 09:14 AM
It's been a while since we've seen a new episode of The Grind (http://www.wow.com/tag/the-grind), so it was great to hear they'd created a new episode for entry into the BlizzCon 2009 (http://www.wow.com/tag/blizzcon) machinima contest. The Grind: 3 Minutes (http://myndflame.gameriot.com/videos/The-Grind-3-Minutes#play) did not win. As Macheath put it on Myndflame.com, "it not only didn't win, it really didn't win."
That's kind of a shame, because I thought The Grind: 3 Minutes was funny as heck. I laughed out loud during a few of the gags, and the frenetic, energetic pace of the video kept me engaged and entertained. That the author managed this pace without resorting to Robot Chicken style micro-clips is that much more impressive, and reinforces the power of quick dialogue. I'm not sure there's a story taking place here, and the whole thing seems like a stage for that witty exchange between the characters.
All in all, I thought the video was strong and funny. Here's hoping it won't be too long before we see another episode.
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WoW Moviewatch: The Grind: 3 Minutes (http://www.wow.com/2009/09/08/wow-moviewatch-the-grind-3-minutes/) originally appeared on WoW.com (http://www.wow.com) on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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That's kind of a shame, because I thought The Grind: 3 Minutes was funny as heck. I laughed out loud during a few of the gags, and the frenetic, energetic pace of the video kept me engaged and entertained. That the author managed this pace without resorting to Robot Chicken style micro-clips is that much more impressive, and reinforces the power of quick dialogue. I'm not sure there's a story taking place here, and the whole thing seems like a stage for that witty exchange between the characters.
All in all, I thought the video was strong and funny. Here's hoping it won't be too long before we see another episode.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.wow.com/media/2009/03/britney_moviewatch_l_thumbnail.jpgInterested in the wide world of machinima (http://www.wow.com/category/machinima/)? We have new movies every weekday here on WoW Moviewatch (http://www.wow.com/category/wow-moviewatch/)! Have suggestions for machinima we ought to feature? Toss us an e-mail at machinima AT wow DOT com.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion (http://www.wow.com/category/analysis-opinion/), WoW Moviewatch (http://www.wow.com/category/wow-moviewatch/)
WoW Moviewatch: The Grind: 3 Minutes (http://www.wow.com/2009/09/08/wow-moviewatch-the-grind-3-minutes/) originally appeared on WoW.com (http://www.wow.com) on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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