Gamer’s Review: The Flintstones: Bedrock Bowling

In 1992, the late Ted Turner launched Cartoon Network broadcasting previously aired cartoons including Looney Tunes, Tex Avery, Chuck Jones and Hanna-Barbara TV shows. Most notably, “The Flintstones.” The modern Stone Age family were a big deal as the first cartoon to air on Primetime television in 1960. Parents who grew up in the 1960-1980s […]

Sailor Moon Crystal: Season 2

Picking up immediately after Season 1, Usagi & Mamoru/Tuxedo Mask meet a pink haired little girl named, Chibiusa who comes from the 30th Century. Suddenly, an evil organization called, the Black Moon Clan seek the little girl to harness her power in an attempt to alter history. Things get complicated, Usagi’s friends are captured by […]

X-Men ’97: Season 1

Set in 1997, a year after “X-Men: The Animated Series” ended. Our heroes continue to embark on adventures without the guidance of their mentor, Professor X/Charles Xavier. Bishop & Morph are now full fledged members. The team rescue and recruit teenage mutant, Sunspott/Roberto da Costa. Our heroes reunite with their archenemy, Magneto, battle their enemies, […]

Naruto: Land of Waves Arc

In 1999, manga artist, Masashi Kishimoto published a manga for Weekly Shōnen Jump titled, “Naruto.” It follows the titular character’s lifelong journey to become a ninja. The prankster boy manages to pass an exam. He’s assigned as a member of Team 7 under the tutelage of Kakashi Hatsake. Naruto has a rivalry with a loner […]

Your Name

Japanese filmmaker/novelist, Makoto Shinkai came up with an idea for a romantic fantasy film. He visited a fishing village of Yuriage in Natori after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Brainstormed plot elements with two teenagers who swap bodies. As in most body swap movies like “Freaky Friday,” the pair must adapt to the opposite […]

The Great Mouse Detective

In 1958, children’s author, Eve Titus published a novel called, “Basil of Baker Street.” Set in the Victorian era, story follows the titular character who’s a mouse is assigned to find missing mouse twins. Basil’s sidekick, David Q. Dawson accompanies him. As they search for the twins, the pair learn the kidnapper is Basil’s archenemy, […]