Daily Archives: August 4, 2021

Netflixable? Anime at its most adorably Japanese — “Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop”

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Roger Moore

I can’t say everything I know about modern Japan I got from anime. Because, you know, “Iron Chef,” “Godzilla,” J-horror, “Hello Kitty,” etc. Japanese history, Japanese folklore, Japanese fads like steam punk, styles of dress, teaching methods and styles, cuisine, … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Video Voyeur finds himself stalked — “Eye Without a Face”

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Roger Moore

You see a straight razor in a movie, your first thought is “Sweeney Todd.” Even when the movie’s about online voyeurism, you know that straight razor is coming out, and if somebody’s REALLY unlucky, the “stew” is going to have … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Different “Suicide Squad,” a Lot More Laughs, and Slaughter

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Roger Moore

A few obstacles remain before James “Guardians of the Galaxy” Gunn is officially canonized for pulling “The Suicide Squad,” the DC universe and Warner Brothers out of the comic book movie doldrums. Firstly, there’s the undebatable fact that Warners/DC has … Continue reading →

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