The World’s Most Terrifying Creature
As described by The Oatmeal.
Sasami-san Ends
As I’ve said before, Akiyuki Shinbo is an enormously talented director but his work tends to leave me cold (with the major exception of Madoka Magica which is all-around amazing)…. Read more »
Maoyu Ends
I really wish I could recommend Maoyuu Maou Yuusha. Its heart is clearly in the right place with its innocent enthusiasm for Enlightenment values. It’s all about lifting the world… Read more »
Spring Breakers–Movie Review
There seems to be some disagreement among reviewers about whether Spring Breakers (IMDB) is just a trashy exploitation movie or whether it is a gripping drama featuring stinging social commentary.
Tamako Market Ends
Tamako Market (Anime Network) is as different as a TV show can be from Shin Sekai Yori without being bad. It is not dark, scary, disturbing or particularly thought-provoking. It… Read more »
Shin Sekai Yori Ends
Wow. Bar none, Shin Sekai Yori (From The New World) (Crunchyroll) is the best science fiction TV show that I have ever seen, animated or otherwise. Yusuke Kishi, the author… Read more »
Shakugan no Shana Season II–Anime DVD/BD Review
Way back during the Age of the Dinosaurs when I first decided to try writing an anime review I chose the original Geneon DVD release of the first season of… Read more »
Oz the Great and Powerful–Movie Review
First, I want to make it very clear that Oz the Great and Powerful (IMDB) is not a prequel to the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz (IMDB) which is… Read more »
Parsifal–Met Simulcast
A nearby movie theater has started showing the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series: live broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera performances. I took the opportunity to see Parsifal yesterday. This is… Read more »
Side Effects–Movie Review
Side Effects (IMDB) is one of those complicated thrillers where you are never quite sure who the real villain is. In this case you may not be sure even after… Read more »