I didn’t think I would like Chainsaw Man. I expected it to be one of those hyper-masculine, toxic shounen shows that consistently sexualized and disrespected women. And while that may apply to the fanbase - it doesn’t apply to the show.
Tag: Review
“Green Eggs and Ham: The Second Serving” is a lukewarm second course
Sorry I’ve been AWOL for the past few weeks. I had to transfer apartments, so I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare a review. Also, I just hadn’t seen anything that was really worth commenting on - I have a ton of just half-finished shows and partially written reviews to show for it. … Continue reading “Green Eggs and Ham: The Second Serving” is a lukewarm second course
“Belle” is beautiful, heartbreaking and almost perfect.
I have been looking forward to seeing Mamoru Hosoda’s Belle ever since I’ve heard of its reception at the Cannes Film Festival. And I was not disappointed. I’ve heard the story, most often described as a modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but that only gives a bare outline of the story. It’s much… Continue reading “Belle” is beautiful, heartbreaking and almost perfect.
“City of Ghosts” is chicken soup for the soul.
"City of Ghosts" is a love letter to L.A. and all the different people and cultures that call it home.
“Children of The Sea” is a unique film, but not always great
It’s a very loose and fluid plot - and the entire third act feels like a drug trip and existential dread. And while the story may not be cohesive - the art is certainly beautiful.
“Next Door Spy” is a detective story without a mystery
It’s not really a detective story if there isn’t a mystery.