Five Feet Apart is yet another entry into the subgenre of dying teen drama. You know the type; one or more teenagers have a horrible condition or disease that causes great tragedy in finding romance when life seems so short. The film follows a familiar pattern to be sure but Continue Reading
“G-Saviour” Review
By the time the Gundam franchise had reached its 20th anniversary, Sunrise decided they wanted to do something extra special. Sure, developing an entirely new Gundam TV series (Turn-A Gundam) may have been enough but they wanted to go the extra mile by producing a live-action Gundam TV movie. But Continue Reading
“To Sleep With Anger” Review
Danny Glover has an amazing ability to seem both innocent and chaotic at the same time. In To Sleep With Anger, he plays Harry, the latest visitor to a crowded household. We don’t know Harry as well as the other adults who seem to remember his sordid history in one Continue Reading
“Captain Marvel” Review
Captain Marvel joins a long line of Marvel Comics heroes with their own solo movies. But her origins are more unique. It’s not just because her story weaves into the greater expanse of the intergalactic Marvel movie landscape. It’s not just because her origins are established in the setting of Continue Reading
“Reign of the Supermen” Review
The Death of Superman is perhaps one of the most powerful of comic books and received not one but two animated movies around this major event in comic book history. But, of course, like all superheroes, Superman would not stay dead forever. And so begun a convoluted and messy tale Continue Reading
“Stalker” (1979) Review
Stalker may not be the most iconic of science fiction films. It doesn’t feature any weird alien creatures, out-there technological advancements, or a special effects showcase. Debuting in the era after the cinema landscape was changed with Star Wars, the film may appear very minimal in its presentation. But with Continue Reading
“Heavy Trip” Review
For a film that features death metal, vomit, and a corpse that gets tossed around at a concert, Heavy Trip manages to be inspiring and even adorable at times. In the same way that films such as Sing Street present aspiring musicians eager to become a hit, this film presents Continue Reading
Panels for Anime Detour 2019
It’s almost that special time of the year once again. No, it’s not when the snow finally melts for Spring. That’s probably not happening until July what with the record snowfall here in Minnesota. I’m guessing when the groundhog finally came out of his hole to look for his shadow Continue Reading
“Ruben Brandt, Collector” Review
The world of Ruben Brandt is as odd and surreal as the titular character’s thoughts about conquering fear. He believes the best way to make the nightmares cease of famous paintings haunting his visions and killing him in his dreams is to steal the paintings. It somehow makes sense to Continue Reading
“How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Review
After nearly a decade, the saga of How To Train Your Dragon comes in for a landing with the third film to supposedly close out the trilogy. And so it’s time to say goodbye to the familiar characters of the meek-turned-leader Hiccup and the beast-turned-friend dragon Toothless. Oh, and you’ll Continue Reading