Prometheus–Movie Review
Prometheus (IMDB) is an ambitious sci-fi/horror movie by director Ridley Scott and is sort of a prequel to Scott’s 1979 classic Alien (IMDB). Just in case you are not familiar… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2012
You too can be a Nekomimi
“Nekomimi” = “cat ears.” “Necomimi” is the brand name via Robert who plans to sell them.
Snow White and the Huntsman–Movie Review
Snow White and the Huntsman is an attempt to retell the story of Snow White as High Fantasy. It greatly expands the role of the huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) who was… Read more »
Men in Black 3–Movie Review
The main thing that you need to know about Men in Black 3 is that it is every bit as funny as the original Men in Black (1997) and much… Read more »
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel–Movie Review
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has a predictable story and a hokey ending but it is redeemed by a witty script and and outstanding cast. The story features the adventures… Read more »
Hyouka–Anime Early Impressions
Hyouka (“shave ice/snow cone”) got started late and I’m still not sure what I think of it. Usually after 3 episodes I have a pretty good idea (though I’m often… Read more »
Stray parakeet tells Japanese police where he lives
I don’t know if it is possible to microchip a parakeet but an elderly Japanese lady has come up with a cheap and effective alternative. Stray parakeet tells Japanese police… Read more »
Cultural Misunderstandings in Space Brothers
The high point of Episode 5 of Space Brothers is Hibito’s appearance on an American talk show. The American host gives a short statement introducing the famous Japanese astronaut. Hibito… Read more »
The Avengers–Movie Review
The Avengers is the culmination of a series of movies based on Marvel Comics superheroes. (The official title seems to be “Marvel’s The Avengers” but I will only go so… Read more »
Update on Accel World
Ani-nouto dings me for misjudging Kuroyukihime’s character in Accel World. And he’s probably right. Since I wrote my original post some things have happened that show her in quite a… Read more »