In this edition of Positive Reviews, we look at the recent release of 1980s classic: Gunbuster!
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POSITIVE REVIEWS: PRESENTS CRAZY THUNDER ROAD
Designed by: Idong Ekong Every director wants to make their “The Godfather“. Every writer wants to write their “Catch 22“. Every video game developer wants to create their “Legend of Zelda“. Sure, it’s a noble cause, but the truth is that the world contains so much media that doesn’t quite reach timeless status. However, thatContinue reading “POSITIVE REVIEWS: PRESENTS CRAZY THUNDER ROAD”
POSITIVE REVIEWS PRESENTS: SHIN MASKED RIDER
Every artist or creator would love to create something that resonates and becomes part of the cultural zeitgeist. Destined to outlive its creator and survive eternally, remembered for generations and centuries to come. However sometimes, things don’t work out that way. Perhaps it becomes simply a product of its time or there’s a few tooContinue reading “POSITIVE REVIEWS PRESENTS: SHIN MASKED RIDER”
CINEMA: DELIGHTFUL JOYS IN THE AGE OF CYNICAL STREAMING
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The cinema is a fun, joyful experience that I would take over streaming any day of the week.
IN THE HEIGHTS: HOW DID I MISS THIS?!
Source: Unsplash by Sudan Ouyang Everyone knows Hamilton, surely. Not the racer, but the smash-hit Broadway musical. It seemed to transcend from simply being a show to being a phenomenon that took the world by storm. Its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, seemed to be here, there, and everywhere afterward. Writing music for Moana and Encanto, directingContinue reading “IN THE HEIGHTS: HOW DID I MISS THIS?!”
THE ART OF THE REMAKE
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The debate over whether remakes of classic games are desirable or not. Or should new original games be may instead?
THE PROCESS OF WRITING
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The Process of Writing (Also known as the Eternal Procrastination).
MASOCORE/SOULSLIKE – THE GAMING GENRE I NEVER ASKED FOR
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Why did I do this to myself? Do I enjoy Masocore games? Or secretly wish there was an easier setting?
IN TRIBUTE TO: CYBER CITY OEDO 808
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Cyber City Oedo 808 is from a bygone era. It’s rerelease has been dubbed pure manga entertainment.
I’M DONE WITH THE FUTURE
Ramblings about the future and how it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be.