The Guard–Movie Review
The Guard is a darkly funny Irish crime drama that seems to owe a debt both to American Westerns and the plays of David Mamet. (It’s the sort of movie… Read more »
Our Idiot Brother–Movie Review
Our Idiot Brother is a moderately funny offbeat comedy about a misfit with a heart of gold. Ned (Paul Rudd) is a latter-day hippie type who lives happily on a… Read more »
Dalian’s Yes
I’m really enjoying The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (Dantalian no Shoka). Sure, it has lots of implausibilities, but I’m willing to overlook them. In the gothic-horror genre, style and atmosphere… Read more »
Facebook Etiquette for 1960
The video speaks for itself. Facebook etiquette for 1960.
The Help–Movie Review
The Help is a reasonably entertaining movie. It is sometimes poignant, mostly funny and ultimately upbeat. Unfortunately it is not on the same level as the novel by Kathryn Stockett… Read more »
Crazy, Stupid, Love–Movie Review
Crazy, Stupid, Love is a funny, though somewhat predictable, romantic comedy. (And when did you last see a romantic comedy that wasn’t somewhat predictable?) Cal (Steve Carell) is a 40-something… Read more »
Be An Action Figure
Cute or creepy? A store in the Akihabara will make a posable doll that looks like you. Pricy but apparently worth it to some people.
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian–Anime Early Impressions
Fans of Gosick who are wondering where to get their weekly fix of moe gothic horror would do well to check out this new show from Gainax. It seems fashionable… Read more »
Resale Value of Ainu Carvings
I received an interesting question via the contact form and I’m going to answer it publicly on the chance that other people might be interested in the subject. Hi, I’ve… Read more »
Captain America: The First Avenger–Movie Review
Captain America is a movie based on a comic book, and recently that has been a very bad sign. However this movie is a welcome surprise: a rip-roaring action story… Read more »