Laura, you’ll be missed. I’ve been on the internet a long time. I started messing around on a network service called Delphi in 1995. My first job two years later was as tech support for a local Internet Service Provider. … Continue reading
Here’s where things start to get interesting. Before Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, everything in the Gundam franchise had been put together by Tomino Yoshiyuki. Much as Gene Roddenberry was the heart and soul of Star Trek, … Continue reading
The first thing I ever shot in my meager filmmaking lifetime was a fight scene. If it was worse than this scene, it wasn’t much worse. (hat tip to Lumix for finding this one)
It might be hard to accept, but it needs to be said. Dollhouse‘s failure is not the fault of Fox. This time, we have to blame Joss Whedon. After watching Fox rake Firefly over the coals, I know it seems … Continue reading
It’s too bad most cliffhangers suck, because I really do love them. I can’t entirely blame the people who use them badly. The term itself refers to the kind of cliffhangers I hate, where we cut away with a character … Continue reading
“You adults are always making up excuses! That’s why you’d destroy the Earth without a second thought!“ This is the kind of review that will make me unpopular with most Gundam fans who read it. Rather than cushion the blow, … Continue reading
In honor of my 200th post, let’s spend a moment honoring the number 200. I have no special love for the number 200, but a milestone is a milestone. Also I missed 100 and that still bugs the heck out … Continue reading
The time has come. Brennen’s plea to the internet on ad hominem fallacies is insufficient. A stronger rule is needed. Look, I get it. It’s fun to feel smart. It’s nice to think there’s some everyday use for the time … Continue reading
“Kamille Bidan. Ikimasu.” After the premature cancellation of Mobile Suit Gundam, a series of films were made retelling the story of the series. This was done using some animation from the series itself and some new animation in parts where … Continue reading
“Gundam!” This is where it started. You hear a lot of things about original Gundam before you actually watch it. Things about its history (it had its run cut short by 10 episodes but rushed to an ending so it … Continue reading
