This week we get a little tipsy as we dive into the world of alcohol and other helpful potions that make the world a better, and sometimes worse place. Join us for an episode of drinking, and we may treat you to fighting and wenching in the future. Reviews – […]
The Geek Show
Keyframe 27 – Blast Of The Magical Girl
On this episode we discuss Steins;Gate Zero, Toshiko Hasumi’s controversial refugee illustration, the proposed anime adaptation of Kozue Amano’s diving-themed slice-of-life manga series “Amanchu”, Makoto Nakamura’s puppet anime feature “Chieri to Cherry” and more. Our featured anime are Blast of Tempest and Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie 1. For more […]
4-Panel 30 – Happy Batman Day!
This week we use our detective skills to find out more about Batman Day – DC’s new annual celebration of all things related to the Dark Knight. In other news, Marvel announce their post-Secret Wars titles (including Black Panther, Mockingbird, Silver Surfer, Moon Knight, The Ininity Entity and X-Men ’92), […]
Cinema Eclectica 40 – Tsukamoto, The Messed Up Sweetheart
Gremlin shenanigans be damned! No-one can slow the good ship Eclectica. It’s the big 4-0, and we have an Amicus/Hammer double with “The Skull” and “The Man Who Could Cheat Death”, the latest installment in our ongoing effort to cover Shinya Tsukamoto’s filmography with “Snake of June”, and the 1960’s […]
S11E13 – Why Would They Hide The ‘Burbs?
S11E13 – Why Would They Hide The 'Burbs?
Cinema Eclectica 39 – Evil-Penis Gun-Spew Stonehead Time
4-Panel 29 – Old Man Astroboy
This week Warner Bros. announce a Booster Gold/Blue Beetle movie, Scholastic decide to publish DC’s Secret Hero Society, Marvel give Mary Jane Watson an “unexpected” role in Iron Man, Batman fights institutionalised racism and manga series March Comes Like A Lion will be adapted for anime and as a live-action […]
Keyframe 26 – Mangaka Shippuden
On this episode we discuss the first animated series produced exclusively in Latin American by Netflix, the announcement of an Ace Attorney anime, notable winners at the Ottowa International Animation Festival and more. Our featured anime are Naruto Shippuden Part 22 (Episodes 271 to 283), and The Comic Artist and […]
Cinema Eclectica 38 – Sid James and a Japanese Ghost Walk Into a Bar
Its that time of the year again. Welcome to the 3rd meeting of the B-sides Club! On this week’s mammoth slate of movies, Off the Shelf includes the overlooked Robert Altman feature “3 Women”, Raymond Bernard’s staggeringly authentic adaptation of “Les Miserables”, and a genre two-fer – “Maggie” starring […]