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 »
Worst. Fast Food. Ever.
The amazing Kracie Happy Kitchen Hamburger Yes, it really exists. Yes, you’re supposed to eat it. via Steven.
Fate/Zero Crosses Over into High Tragedy
I guess Fate/Zero (Crunchyroll link) has been aiming for tragedy all along. (I certainly hope that nobody has been watching this and hoping for a happy ending!) But it wasn’t… Read more »
Kids on the Slope–Anime Early Impressions
Kids on the Slope (Crunchyroll link) has to be the classiest anime of the Spring 2012 season. (The Japanese title is Sakamichi no Aporon, “Apollo on the Hill Road.”) Now… Read more »
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia–Anime Early Impressions
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia (Japanese title: Tasogare Otome × Amnesia) (Crunchyroll link) is an interesting mixture. It is a Comedy/Horror/Mystery/Romance that maintains a delicate balance between the charming and the… Read more »