Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

In 2019, an anime show based on Shonen Jump’s manga series of the same name titled, “Demon Slayer” became an instant hit as one of the best (if not the best) anime shows in recent years. Thanks to the show’s success, Demon Slayer gained popularity spawning merchandise, video games, action figures, collectibles etc. Prior to […]

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Homecoming (1996)

Now, now, “Homecoming” has nothing to do with Spider-Man or that song by Kanye West & Chris Martin. It’s actually a TV movie produced by Showtime. Based on a book published by Cynthia Voigt, Homecoming takes place in the late ’70s. It’s about a group of siblings searching for a place to live after their […]

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The Talented Mr. Ripley

In 1955, novelist, Patricia Highsmith published a psychological thriller book titled, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” It follows a con man named, Tom Ripley. He’s tasked by a businessman to travel to Italy and bring his son, Dickie home. Ripley accepts the job. After befriending Dickie and his girlfriend, Marge, the plan to bring the rich […]

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Poor Things

In 1992, author, Alasdair Gray published a book titled, “Poor Things.” A sci-fi dark dramedy set in a steampunk world about a woman named, Bella Baxter who’s brought back to life by a scientist. Her old brain is removed and replaced with an infant’s brain. Resulting in no memories of her previous life and has […]

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Godzilla Minus One

After “Shin Godzilla” came out in 2016 as the first film in the Reiwa Era, Japanese production company Toho collaborated with Netflix to produce an anime trilogy. All three entries streamed in 2017-2018. I haven’t seen every single one. Four years after the anime trilogy ended, Toho confirmed they’re working on a live-action Godzilla movie […]

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