‘First Slam Dunk’ Reinvents the Game

Takehiko Inoue’s The First Slam Dunk is a tale as old as time: a high school basketball team full of misfits try to overcome each other’s differences and their own personal demons as they prepare for a game against an undefeated team. This is certainly a story that Inoue himself has told at length through… Continue reading ‘First Slam Dunk’ Reinvents the Game

Best Movies of 2022

What can be said about 2022? Well, lots, actually, because this was a damn fine year for movies. Not to repeat myself, but every year is a great year for movies if you know where to look; in fact, 2022 was the best year we’ve had for movies since before a certain world-altering pandemic. We’ve… Continue reading Best Movies of 2022

Dynasty Warriors is everything Video Game Movies should be

The film adaptation of a video game that is itself adapted from a book has finally hit Netflix. As a huge fan of Dynasty Warriors and the Musou genre as a whole I needed to watch this. I've been curious about this film ever since our first trailer in 2018, however the first trailer left… Continue reading Dynasty Warriors is everything Video Game Movies should be

The Monster Hunter Movie: A shallow disappointment

At the time of this writing it has been roughly 2 and a half hours since I went to go see the Monster Hunter (2020) at a drive-in theater with my friend. He and I are huge fans of the Monster Hunter franchise, with my journey starting with 4 Ultimate on the 3DS and his… Continue reading The Monster Hunter Movie: A shallow disappointment