Thor–Movie Review
I went into Thor with rather low expectations, partly because when I was a kid I thought that Thor was the silliest of the Marvel superheroes. A Norse god just… Read more »
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko–Anime Early Impressions
I’m not quite sure how I feel about this show, but it is directed by Akiyuki Shinbo (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) so it is probably worth keeping an eye on…. Read more »
Jane Eyre (2011)–Movie Review
Does the world need another adaptation of Jane Eyre? (Imdb.com lists 22 adaptations counting both movie and TV versions.) I’m not sure, but this one is pretty good. It’s almost… Read more »
AnoHana–Anime Early Impressions
In an anime season notable for long titles the second longest is Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Boku-tachi wa Mada Shiranai (We Still Don’t Know the Name of… Read more »
Gosick Explained
I just had a sudden insight about Gosick–which left me feeling rather stupid. I’ve been enjoying the show but it tends to leave me frustrated. The episodes are a series… Read more »
The Lincoln Lawyer–Movie Review
The Lincoln Lawyer is a well-written crime drama with superbly drawn characters. Mickey Haller (Matthew McConaughey) is a slightly seedy criminal defense attorney who does have an office but mostly… Read more »
Madoka Magica Ends
Wow. I was afraid that after the ending had been delayed more than a month due to the earthquake, my expectations might have built up to the point that anything… Read more »
My Ordinary Life–Anime Early Impressions
I can’t very well ignore a new show from Kyoto Animation. They don’t do very many and most are big hits. But I think they are getting in a rut…. Read more »
Hanasaku Iroha–Anime First Impressions
Of the Spring 2011 shows that I’ve seen so far, this is my favorite. However when I tell you what it is about, you may well feel skeptical. Let me… Read more »
Win Win–Movie Review
Win Win is a smart unconventional comedy-drama about a well-intentioned lawyer who gives into temptation. At first glance Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti) might seem to have an enviable life. He… Read more »