I grew up watching my father watch Star Trek. I became familiarized with the crew’s uniforms from the quick glimpses I had of the family TV screen, the theme song of Star Trek: Next Generation permanently etched into my conscience from the pinball machine my uncle purchased, and I learned of Tribbles when my parents refused…
Beautiful Monstrosity: Crimson Peak Claw Polish Review
I loved Crimson Peak. It spoke to the part of me that took Gothic literature classes and watched monster movies and wrapped it up in a beautiful house that bleeds secrets. It wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s just fine, but some of us are thrilled that the DVD comes out this week.
Is It Safe to Review a Book Before You’ve Finished it? What I’m Reading Now: Shindo
Saso Akira has caught my attention with his older work Shindo. Saso is an award-winning mangaka and manga lecturer known for stories about uncomfortable subjects; Kodomo no Kodomo, for example, is about pre-teen pregnancy, and Toto’s World is about a child who is mute. He also produced an adaptation of the controversial film Departures/Okuribito, a story about undertaking. Shindo is a manga…
Get Your Game On Wednesday: The Political Machine
Howdy, gaming lovelies! I survived the NH Primary and lived to tell the tale! Ironically, enough, I’m writing this week’s post from South Carolina which is another big campaign spot. So let the political and recreational games begin with this week’s gaming news you can use. Jealous that you don’t get the circus of…