Manga Review: Magi Volume 15
Magi Volume 15 features a young man named Aladdin, who is a Magi that has the ability to gather the Magoi of Rukh. Magi Volume 15 Written by: Shinobu Ohtaka Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: December 8, 2015 Roughly the first half of Volume 15 focuses on Alibaba and his attempts at […]
Manga Review: Deadman Wonderland Volume 12
Deadman Wonderland Volume 12 sees a young man named Ganta Igarashi wrongfully imprisoned in a special prison known as Deadman Wonderland. At this point in the series, Ganta has learned some painful truths about himself and his friend, Shiro. Deadman Wonderland Volume 12 Written by: Jinsei Kataoka Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten English Publisher: VIZ Media Release […]
Manga Review: Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign Volume 7
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign Volume 7 is set in a world where vampires rule the earth and have enslaved children to use as a food source. A boy named Yuichiro escapes from the vampire city and is found by Guren. Yuichiro is now 16 years old and serving in the Japanese Imperial Demon […]
Macbeth is a Near Perfect Adaptation, but Still Comes Up Short
Macbeth Directed by: Justin Kurzel Screenplay by: Jacob Koskoff, Michael Lesslie, Todd Louiso Based on: Macbeth by William Shakespeare Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris, Jack Reynor, Elizabeth Debicki, David Thewlis Running time 113 minutes Rated R for strong brutal bloody violence including disturbing images. After winning a decisive batter for King […]
Review: Macbeth Is Rushed And Overly Somber But Features Excellent Lead Performances
Title: Macbeth Director:Justin Kurzel Screenwriter: Jacob Koskoff (screenplay), Michael Lesslie (screenplay), Todd Louiso (screenplay), and William Shakespeare (play) Principal Cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Sean Harris, David Thewlis, and Jack Reynor Summary: Macbeth, a Thane of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become the King of Scotland. […]
Manga Review: Food Wars! Volume 9
Food Wars! Volume 9 focuses on a student named Soma Yukihira. He attends the prestigious Totsuki Culinary Academy, and is participating in the school’s Fall Classic competition. Food Wars! Volume 9 Written by: Yuto Tsukuda Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: December 1, 2015 Volume 9 starts out by continuing the match between […]
Manga Review: Bloody Mary Volume 1
Bloody Mary Volume 1 is a story that focuses on an atypical vampire who wants to be killed and the high school boy he wants to be killed by. Bloody Mary Volume 1 Written by: Akaza Samamiya Publisher: Kadokawa Corporation English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: December 1, 2015 Volume 1 introduces “Bloody” Mary, a […]
Manga Review: Assassination Classroom Volume 7
Assassination Classroom Volume 7 focuses on Koro Sensei, a powerful octopus creature that’s serving as the homeroom teacher for Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High School. But he’s a creature who intends to destroy Earth within a year, unless the students in his classroom can assassinate him before the deadline. Even though there’s craziness surrounding […]
RUMBLE #9 – Comic Review
RUMBLE #9 is an action-filled and wonderfully stylized journey set in a world full of twisted and warped characters. It will leave you wanting for more..which, fortunately, will be coming soon. See my review of Klaus #1 here. Title: RUMBLE #9 Writer: John Arcudi Artist: James Harren Cover Artist: James Harren Publisher: image Release Date: […]
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1953 – Comic Review
HB and co. are back diving into danger and mystery, and generally getting themselves in trouble in this fantastic two-part issue. See my reviews of Klaus #1 and RUMBLE #9. Title: Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1953 Writer: Mike Mignola Artist: Ben Stenbeck Cover Artist:Mike Mignola with Dave Stewart Publisher: Dark Horse Release Date: November […]
Ticket to Ride – iOS Review
What do you do when you get a chance to try out the new and improved version of the Ticket to Ride app? You jump on that train and ride it all the way to Santa Fe. Or, maybe you’re just curios because you’ve seen Wil Wheaton’s wife ruin a Ticket to Ride game on […]
Manga Review: One-Punch Man Volume 3
One-Punch Man Volume 3 focuses on a man named Saitama. He’s a superhero for fun and can defeat an opponent with just one punch. He has taken on a disciple named Genos, a cyborg wanting to avenge the death of his family at the hands of another cyborg. One-Punch Man Volume 3 Written by: ONE […]
The Good Dinosaur is a Great Animated Western
The Good Dinosaur Directed by: Peter Sohn Screenplay by: Meg LeFauve Story by: Peter Sohn, Erik Benson, Meg LeFauve, Kelsey Mann, Bob Peterson Starring: Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Sam Elliott, Anna Paquin, A. J. Buckley, Steve Zahn, Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Marcus Scribner, Maleah Padilla Running time 100 minutes Rated PG for peril, action and […]
Review: The Good Dinosaur Is Very Good But Not As Good As Inside Out
Title: The Good Dinosaur Director: Peter Sohn Screenwriter: Peter Sohn (story by), Erik Benson (story by), Meg LeFauve (story by), Kelsey Mann (story by), Bob Peterson (story by), and Meg LeFauve (screenplay by) Principal Cast: Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, and Steve Zahn Summary:An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where […]