Manga Review: One Piece Volume 76
One Piece Volume 76 focuses on Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew, the Straw Hats. They are currently in Dressrosa, trying to save the people from Doflamingo, a pirate who took over the throne of the country and rules the country like a tyrant. One Piece Volume 76 Written by: Eiichiro Oda Publisher: Shueisha […]
Book Review: Adventure Time – Title Card Book (Vol 2)
Grab your butts and start singing the “I’m a buff baby who can dance like a man!” dance. It’s ADVENTURE TIME (title card book for Seasons 3 and 4)! Much like the first Adventure Time title book I reviewed, this second volume is much like the original. You get each title card during the 3rd […]
Manga Review: My Hero Academia Volume 2
My Hero Academia Volume 2 focuses on Izuki Midoriya, a boy who was born without a mutation known as a “Quirk.” He dreams of becoming a superhero, but needs a “Quirk” to become one. A chance meeting with a hero named All Might allows him to gain a “Quirk” and pass the entrance exam for […]
Anime Review: Ranma 1/2 Set 7
Ranma 1/2 Set 7 includes episodes 139-161 of the series in their original Japanese airing order. For this final set, there was only episode that appeared in a different spot than it did in the original DVD release. This Blu-ray set uses the original Japanese title cards for the episodes instead of the ones created […]
Manga Review: Idol Dreams Volume 1
Idol Dreams Volume 1 focuses on a 31-year-old office worker named Chikage Deguchi. She feels she’s lost touch with her femininity and that she’s missed her chances at love and success. Idol Dreams Volume 1 Written by: Arina Tanemura Publisher: Hakusensha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: November 3, 2015 Volume 1 sees Chikage being […]
Manga Review: Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 7
Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 7 focuses on Anise Yamamoto, a girl who learns that she is the Rose Princess. Four boys at her school serve her as her Rose Knights. Together, they must deal with the fake Rose Princess and the fake Rose Knights as they try to locate the Arcana Cards. Kiss […]
Review: The Peanuts Movie Captures The Tone Of The Comic
Title: The Peanuts Movie Director: Steve Martino Screenwriter: Bryan Schulz (written by), Charles M. Schulz (comic strip), Craig Schulz (written by), and Cornelius Uliano (written by) Principal Cast: Noah Schnapp, Bill Melendez, Alexander Garfin, Hadley Belle Miller, Alexander Garfin, and Francesca Capaldi Summary: Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take […]
The Peanuts Movie Falls Short
Love him or don’t. If you’ve lived in America in the last 65 years that lovable round-headed loser Charlie Brown has been part of your life in some way or another. He is about as recognizable as Mikey Mouse or Bugs Bunny. Originally a comic strip in newspapers the Peanuts hit the big time in […]
Suffragette is an Eloquent Look at the Long Hard Fight for Women’s Equality
Suffragette Directed by: Sarah Gavron Written by: Abi Morgan Starring: Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw, Meryl Streep Running time 106 minutes Rated PG-13 for some intense violence, thematic elements, brief strong language and partial nudity A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist […]
Miss You Already is a Sodden Mess of Emotion
Miss You Already Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke Written by: Morwenna Banks Starring: Toni Collette, Drew Barrymore, Dominic Cooper, Paddy Considine, Tyson Ritter, Frances de la Tour, Jacqueline Bisset Running time 112 minutes Rated PG-13 for thematic content, sexual material and some language. Milly (Toni Collette) and Jess (Drew Barrymore) are lifelong best friends. Growing up […]
Spectre is an Overly Long, Convoluted, and Disappointing Bond Film
Spectre Directed by: Sam Mendes Screenplay by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Jez Butterworth Story by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade Based on James Bond by Ian Fleming Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Dave Bautista, Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci, Ralph Fiennes Running time 148 minutes Rated PG-13 […]
Yes….Yeeeeeess. Let Your Envy Flow, We Got an UltraSabers to Review
What’s not to love about a “toy” that from the first time you activate, makes you feel like a kid again (unless you’re already a kid).
Manga Review: Bleach Volume 65
Bleach Volume 65 continues to focus on the battle between the Soul Reapers and the Quincies. Bleach Volume 65 Written by: Tite Kubo Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: November 3, 2015 Volume 65 sees the continuation of the battle taking place in the Soul Society between the Soul Reapers and the Quincies. […]
Manga Review: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 2 – Battle Tendency Volume 1
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 2 – Battle Tendency Volume 1 is set in New York in 1938 and introduces Joseph Joestar, the grandson of Jonathan Joestar. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 2 – Battle Tendency Volume 1 Written by: Hirohiko Araki Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: November 2, 2015 Early on in the […]
Review: Scout’s Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse Is Not As Funny Or As Clever As It Thinks It Is
Title: Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Director: Christopher Landon Screenwriter: Emi Mochizuki (screenplay), Carrie Lee Wilson (screenplay), Christopher Landon (screenplay), and Lona Williams (screenplay) Principal Cast: Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan, Sarah Dumont, David Koechner, and Halston Sage Summary: Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of […]