Barakamon–Anime Early Impressions
So far my favorite show of the Summer anime season is Barakamon (Funimation). That surprised me a bit. The descriptions I read didn’t make it sound all that interesting–a sort… Read more »
Author Archives: Jonathan Tappan
The World is Still Beautiful Ends
At the time I wrote my “early impressions” post I thought The World is Still Beautiful” (Crunchyroll) was my favorite anime of the Spring season. It later fell in my… Read more »
Kawai Complex Ends
The just-completed The Kawai Complex…” (Crunchyroll) is lightweight but fun–especially if you have fond memories of the 1980s anime classic Maison Ikkoku. Like that genre-defining classic it is a slice-of-life/romantic… Read more »
One Week Friends Ends
Somewhat to my surprise One Week Friends (Isshuukan Friends) (Crunchyroll) turned out to be my favorite anime of the season. As you may recall from my “early impressions” post, I… Read more »
Mushi-shi Season 2–Anime Midseason Impressions
Mushi-shi Sequel Series (Crunchyroll) turns out to be a split season, like Fate/Zero in 2011-2013 (but without the cliffhanger.) They’ve stopped after 11 episodes, but promised to restart in the… Read more »
Chef (Movie Review)
Chef (IMDB) is a simple, funny unpretentious film about a man who has become so wrapped up in his career that he has lost touch with what is really important…. Read more »
The Railway Man–Movie Review
The Railway Man (IMDB) is a somewhat-fictionalized adaptation of Eric Lomax’s autobiographical book of the same title. The movie is affecting and heartwarming. However it makes some dramatic exaggerations while… Read more »
Belle–Movie Review
Belle is yet another elegant British costume drama, though this one is a bit off the beaten track. It claims to be “based on a true story” but it is… Read more »
Draft Day–Movie Review
Draft Day (IMDB) is a disappointing football movie. It’s a Kevin Costner vehicle and an extended commercial for the NFL. Costner plays Sonny Weaver Jr., the General Manager of a… Read more »
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