Adventure TIme’s sister series is worth taking a look at. (WARNING: SPOILERS)
Living on Netflix: Man of Tai Chi
Keanu Reeves has been called one of the worst actors of all time, but I always felt that was hyperbolic crap. Sure, he’s not all that versatile, but he’s one of those actors who when given the right role can knock it out of the park. In the late 80s, it was Ted Theodore Logan in the wonderful Bill and Ted movies, and then later he became an icon for a generation of kids whose first R rated film was The Matrix. I’ve always had a soft spot for the guy, and was sad that he more or less disappeared after The Day the Earth Stood Still (one of those movies he was NOT suited for). Last year however, he came back in a big way by directing and starring in this martial arts film that he made over in China. Is this the triumphant return of one of Hollywood’s most underrated actors, or is it a desperate attempt to reclaim his popularity after a noticeable slump? If you want to know the answer, then keep on reading!!
Super Recaps: Sailor Moon Crystal (Episode 5)
Another two weeks, another episode of Sailor Moon Crystal! After last week’s excursion to the fancy ball, we’re back on track with the main story of gathering all the Sailor Scouts. Let’s not waste any more time and dive right into the tale of Sailor Brunette!
I’m convinced that there has to be a Moon Goddess in this show because the only explanation for Usagi not having died yet is divine intervention. Not only that, but near brushes with death usually coincide with plot points hence the fact that she’s saved by Sailor Brunette.
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Living on Netflix: Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Turns out that Guardians of the Galaxy wasn’t the only seventies era sci-fi epic to get rebooted. In fact, this one beat it to the punch by about a year! For those of you unaware (like me before writing this review), Space Pirate Captain Harlock is a reboot of a seventies manga and anime about a moody pirate captain and his eclectic crew flying around in space. What sets this reboot apart from its original incarnations is a massive budget, as well as an ultra-realistic art style that contrasts with the more stylized look of the original. Does this reboot capture the glory of its forbearers for a new generation of viewers, or is it yet another unnecessary remake that misses the point of what made the original so great? Well, I probably won’t be able to answer that question because I don’t know much about the source material, but keep on reading anyway!
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Super Recaps: Sailor Moon Crystal (Episode 4)
Oh hey! Episode 5 of Sailor Moon Crystal is out! Guess it’s time to recap episode 4. Yeah I know I’m behind. Give me a break! I’ve been busy! Anyway, let’s take a look!
That’s funny. He doesn’t look like James Spader
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anyone? Anyone get that?
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Living on Netflix: You’re Next
This movie premiered a few years ago, but it didn’t get a wide release until 2013. With a cast composing of horror movie mainstays like Barbara Crampton, and several horror directors such as Joe Swanberg and Ti West, this movie was almost destined to be a cult hit before anyone had even seen it. The hype for this movie in the horror film circles was insane, and I think a lot of it had to do with the time between the initial premiere and the time it took for it to reach the film festival circuit. It gave the movie some time to build up a legend about itself considering that very few people had a chance to see it. So now that any shmuck can watch it on Netflix, we have a chance to see it for what it is away from the massive amount of hype that this movie had built up on it’s strange journey from obscurity to your streaming device of choice. Does the movie succeed on its own merits, or is this another example of something becoming inexplicably popular for a brief moment in time? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to keep on reading!
Procrastination: Kamidori Alchemy Meister (Part 2)
NOTE: Does NOT contain explicit content, but not recommended for younger viewers.
Living on Netflix: Lawless
Wow. It must be a stretch for Shia LaBeouf to play a dumbass kid who gets in way over his head, right? Lawless stars him as one of three brothers who run a moonshining trade in rural Virgina during Prohibition, and it was the last mainstream film he’s been associated with. Sure, he’s in a Lars Von Trier movie that’s coming out soon, but I doubt that’s gonna be in your local multiplex if you see what I’m getting at. Despite his toxic public persona, he has been able to prove himself as an actor on a few occasions, but it’s gone far past the point where anyone want to give him the benefit of the doubt anymore. All that said; is Lawless another example of him showing off his acting chops, or is it yet another chance for him to make a complete ass of himself? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to KEEP ON READING!!!
Living on Netflix: Bojack Horseman (First two episodes)
A brand new series from Netflix about a horse man who used to be a star? Not only that, but the horse man in question is voiced by Will Arnett? How can you NOT watch something like that? After all, Netflix has a damn good track record when it comes to original programming with shows such as House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. Will this stab at adult animation be something special, or will it be Netflix’s first major stumble as show creators? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to keep on reading!
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