There are some pieces of media that are hard to recommend without revealing a twist that occurs within it, as said twist is often integral to the very identity that the show, film, or book has for its fanbase. It was difficult for my fellow Thaumatropists to get me to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica without them constantly promising that “the twist is coming” or that “this episode will change everything.” They ultimately refused to tell me what made this…
How Much is an Euler? 99 cents! Does that make sense? No? Well, neither does this show. When the latest anime adaptation of the Monogatari series was released this Fall, my expectations were low. I mean, I hate this series. I only watch it because I hang out with Dalek and Marquis, and those two are utter sadists who love the pain that accompanies viewing this all style, no substance dreck. But we aren’t talking about the show as a…
Despite the freezing rain that was pouring down over the city just after the new year began, I ultimately decided to drag my ass from the North Bronx down to the Village to watch “Song of the Sea,” despite not eating anything that day. Due to some issues with the train, I ended up missing the 2:30pm showing — though I forgot how to get to IFC Center anyway — so I resolved to spend my time at the Hudson…
Over the garden wall, Virtuous souls may be lead astray with Every fiber of their contents stalled, and a Requiem sounding for their eventual demise. This may not be the end for them, However, upon greater reflection. Evil cries out for these lost beings; Giving up in the face of the unknown excites it, And the roots of despair take hold, Readying for the growth of new fuel. Deny it the pleasure, for your own sake; Everlasting is the spirit…
One of my least favourite things in animation and entertainment in general is when something with a lot of potential fails to meet even a fraction of the greatness that I personally feel is meant for it. In fact, shows with missed potential irk me more than just plain bad series; it’s easy for me to chuckle and move on from the Breadwinners or Fish Hooks of the world, because I don’t expect too much from them and don’t feel…
On this day in 1991, the city Baghdad was bombed, signaling the beginning of Operation Desert Storm…yes, a reference to the Gulf War was the best way to start this review, and if you go down to the comments to correct me on the date, then I only have two words for you: “time zones.” Plus, it was either this or referencing an Algerian hostage situation, and there were no hostages in this week’s Kill la Kill episode. Following the…