Richard Donner’s Superman is really two films. Mostly, it’s a bouncy comic book adventure, a silly jaunt that paints it’s drama and conflict with the same broad strokes and bold colors of the original comic. Unfortunately, it’s also a delivery vehicle for joyless sci-fi monologues. Fortunately, the rest of the film **ehem** flies by, carried ...

Apr 23, 2012 | No Comments | 382 views

1,000 Yen & A Tsutaya Card – Superman (1978)
Richard Donner's Superman is really two films. Mostly, it's a bouncy comic book adventure, a silly jaunt that paints it's drama and conflict with the same broad strokes and bold colors of the original comic. Unfortunately, it's also a delivery vehicle for joyless sci-fi monologues. Fortunately, the rest of the film **ehem** flies by, carried mostly by Reeve's goofy charisma and dopey do-gooding. Opening with a...

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Apr 15, 2012 | No Comments | 263 views

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Japan Association of Translators – Subtitling Seminar

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Mar 29, 2012 | 2 Comments | 763 views

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Biohazard Revelations

Does this 3D survival horror adventure at sea have enough depth to keep it afloat?

Mar 23, 2012 | No Comments | 451 views

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1,000 Yen & A Tsutaya Card – Vol. 1

Every week, I pop into Tsutaya with 1,000 yen and no plan what-so-ever. Anything that catches my eye comes home with me. This week, we review Winnie The Pooh & Groundhog Day with 2 more coming soon.

Mar 10, 2012 | No Comments | 540 views

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Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D

Is it a worthy Snake successor or just another clone?

Mar 1, 2012 | 3 Comments | 730 views

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