Akira

In 1982, manga artist/writer, Katsuhiro Otomo published a manga series called, “Akira.” Has zero connection to legendary director, Akira Kurosawa. Set in post-apocalyptic 2019 in Neo-Tokyo 31 Years after a nuclear explosion destroys the original Tokyo. A young biker thug named, Tetsuo and his best friend, Kaneda are chased by a rival biker gang. During […]

Perfect Blue

Happy Halloween fellow movie goers. Today’s review is a psychological Horror anime directed by the late Satoshi Kon (Paprika) known as, “Perfect Blue.” Based on the novel “Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis,” the story’s about a pop singer named, Mima. She ends her singing career to become an actress. As Mina tries to make it big […]

Quarantine

“Quarantine” was officially released in 2008. (same year The Strangers came out) It received mixed reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Regardless of divisive reactions, the movie made enough money at the box office. When I was sophomore in high school, I remember watching a trailer for Quarantine. At first, I was interested in […]

The Crow (1994)

In 1989, James O’Barr published a comic book series titled, “The Crow.” The Premise is about a guy named, Eric Draven and his fiancée, Shelley, are accidentally killed by a drunk driver. One Year Later, Eric comes back from the dead becoming an undead superhero. He uses his powers to avenge his slain lover. The comic […]

One Hour Photo

In 1998, Robin Williams won his first and only Oscar for “Best Supporting Actor” in “Good Will Hunting.” Afterwards, he went on to star in other films like “What Dreams May Come,” “Patch Adams” & “Bicentennial Man.” Realize his career’s stale, Robin played against type as a villain in Christopher Nolan’s “Insomnia” & “One Hour […]

The Silence of the Lambs

In 1981, novelist, Thomas Harris published a book titled, “Red Dragon.” The Plot involves an FBI profiler named, Will Graham who searches for a serial killer called, “The Tooth Fairy.” He seeks help from a brilliant former psychologist turned cannibalistic serial killer known as, Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter.” In 1986, the book was adapted into […]