new atla dvd cover art
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retro_eidasThere's new ATLA DVD box art for S3. Also some new ep titles with it (that surprise absolutely no one, I'm sure).
Aang = Jesus. Not only Jesus, but crucified Jesus. *unnerved* We also have dead!Christ metaphors that![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
mynuet, for example, mentions HERE shortly after TCOD aired.
Not that ATLA ever really lacked the religious metaphors between all the heavy ties to Hinduism and Buddhism, but ... yikes. But, perhaps this is just the part of me remembering that first time I saw a crucifix with the Christ in agony and blood-smattered and my 7-yr-old self being disturbed enough by it it's never left me (and almost every ounce of gore and horror crazy Mel recreated in "Passion of the Splatterchrist", thanks for recreating childhood horror Braveheart!! *cringes*). It bugs just a tad seeing a 12-yr-old in all too similar (and likely all too purposeful) posturing.
NOT saying Aang is going to die / sacrifice himself like other mythic, messianic heroes, but seeing stuff like that doesn't really make me hopeful either.
No Zuko, but then I could imagine he probably doesn't have tons to do prior the midseason arc but the slow, agonizing realization he fucked up major in the S2 finale (and make-out with Mai). Angst, although good for the drama, doesn't necessarily make for exciting box cover art.
Shallow sidenote, looks like the hairbender meets a tragic fate at some point. Poor bastard, didn't stand a chance.
Aang = Jesus. Not only Jesus, but crucified Jesus. *unnerved* We also have dead!Christ metaphors that
mynuet, for example, mentions HERE shortly after TCOD aired. Not that ATLA ever really lacked the religious metaphors between all the heavy ties to Hinduism and Buddhism, but ... yikes. But, perhaps this is just the part of me remembering that first time I saw a crucifix with the Christ in agony and blood-smattered and my 7-yr-old self being disturbed enough by it it's never left me (and almost every ounce of gore and horror crazy Mel recreated in "Passion of the Splatterchrist", thanks for recreating childhood horror Braveheart!! *cringes*). It bugs just a tad seeing a 12-yr-old in all too similar (and likely all too purposeful) posturing.
NOT saying Aang is going to die / sacrifice himself like other mythic, messianic heroes, but seeing stuff like that doesn't really make me hopeful either.
No Zuko, but then I could imagine he probably doesn't have tons to do prior the midseason arc but the slow, agonizing realization he fucked up major in the S2 finale (and make-out with Mai). Angst, although good for the drama, doesn't necessarily make for exciting box cover art.
Shallow sidenote, looks like the hairbender meets a tragic fate at some point. Poor bastard, didn't stand a chance.
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Date: 2007-10-13 04:00 pm (UTC)In all likelihood, I'm sure you're quite right. Although I do kind of wish Mai/Zuko had some more development. I hear there will be a bit more Mai (and Ty Lee) back story in the next ep. That will be something at least.
Yeah, my take on Mai is that she's amoral and content to follow to Azula's leadership.
Since we know so very little about her, I had wondered if Mai may have some opportunist in her and have ulterior motives for her want to be with Zuko. She may have genuine feelings for him, but the fact he is the legitimate heir to the throne probably doesn't hurt either.
I don't get the impression that she would be willing to take the rocky path with Zuko if it meant crossing Azula
I have to concur. Again, as we know so little about her, maybe any of those genuine feelings she might have for Zuko inspires her to jump in the "mud juice" and get a little (or a lot) dirty on the run from Azula... but I'm just not convinced right now.
There may be more to Mai than we've been showed but I think the writers actually did a pretty credible job of developing her character for a very specific purpose.
Also, concur and right this moment, I'm hard-pressed believing that purpose is romantic bliss with Zuko.