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Love Hina Christmas Movie
by Tam Nguyen (Sun 09-14-2003)

The Review!The Shindig: Those who've seen the Love Hina TV series will know what to expect from this zany, lovable series, as this is a continuation of Keitaro's saga taking place some time in the Hina universes' future. With that said, anyone wit...

Love Hina Christmas Movie
by Derek LaPierre (Mon 03-01-2004)

The Review!Just when you thought the series was over, along comes a very nice OVA to put under the tree. Audio: I listened to the Japanese track for my review. Clear, crisp audio is a good way to describe the sound quality. There were no dropouts of any ...

Love Hina Christmas Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-09-2003)

What They SayIt’s Christmas at Hinata Inn, which means gifts, parties, and utter chaos! While sneaking around for gifts, Su and Sara discover a letter in Naru’s room, \"I always loved…\", What does this mean? Who does Naru love?! The plo...


Love Hina Christmas Sneak Peek
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-05-2002)

Sometimes, there's a perk or two to running the site. One of those perks is the rare couple of times when the studios put out a really nice looking review package to try and drum up some good interest and buzz. You hear these with the Hollywood studios of...

Love Hina Best Collection
by Tiffani Nadeau (Thu 05-13-2004)

What They SayAs one of the most talked-about romantic comedies, Love Hina\'s renown originates in its hilarious predicaments involving college entrance exams, childhood crushes, bath shenanigans and flying sea turtles. With the \'Love Hina Best Collecti...

Love Hina News (Tue 10-22-2002)

Things are always changing in the fast paced anime world, and we just got confirmation from Bandai Entertainment that the Love Hina Christmas Movie has been pushed up in its release date. Previously scheduled for a 12/03/2002 release date, it\'s now set f...

Love Hina Movie Box Set (Wed 12-17-2003)

What They SayJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Springs! The laughs and romance of all three Love Hina movies (Christmas, Spring, Again) have all been collected into one DVD box set! Follow the life of Keitaro and his quest to fulfill...


Love Hina Spring Special
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-19-2003)

What They SayKeitaro, Naru, and Mutsuki are about to take the Tokyo University entrance exams again. Everyone is hopeful and in high spirits, but Keitaro falls asleep during the test! Fearing the prospect of failing yet again, Keitaro runs away where his ...

Love Hina Christmas Special
by Dani Moure (Mon 12-05-2005)

What They SayIf you make a wish on Christmas Eve will it come true? It\'s Christmas, and at the Hinata Apartments, that means gifts, parties and inevitably utter chaos! While sneaking around searching for gifts, Kaolla and Sara discover a letter in Naru...

Love Hina Christmas Special (Fri 12-28-2001)

What They SayAnimation \'Love Hina\' is on TV Tokyo Network. This is the Christmas special which was on the air on Dec. 24, 2000. It contains the episode from the special. A heart-squeezing love story. As a initial pressing special feature, it will come w...

UK DVD Review: Love Hina Christmas Special (Mon 12-05-2005)

Dani\'s continuing to check out the fun that is Love Hina as he takes a look at the 11/07/2005 release of Love Hina Christmas Special from MVM.


Love Hina Again Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-15-2003)

What They SayThe final chapter of Ken Akamatsu’s best selling anime and manga series, Love Hina has arrived! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Spring! Keitaro and Naru have finally begun college life at Tokyo University! After ...

Love Hina Vol. #1 W/Box
by GR Myrick (Mon 02-25-2002)

The Review!Disclaimer: You may think that I concentrate more on the negative here. Once you consider the source (me, a full-blood Love Hina otaku) I thought that a more critical review would be more realistic. However, I truly mean what I say here so d...

Love Hina Perfect Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-23-2004)

What They SayAttempting to fulfill a promise to his childhood sweetheart, Keitaro Urashima is determined to enter Tokyo University! After being rejected twice, he decides to leave home and stay at his grandmothers apartment complex to study. But when he a...

Love Hina Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-13-2002)

What They SayBased on the best selling comic book series by Ken Akamatsu! The Love Hina romantic comedy continues to win over new fans as Keitaro attempts to keep his promise to his long lost love and enter the prestigious Tokyo University! But who is thi...


Love Hina Movie Collection (Wed 04-05-2006)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,Textless Openings,Texltess EndingsReview Equipment

Love Hina Vol. #6
by Derek LaPierre (Sat 01-04-2003)

The Review!Audio: For this DVD I reviewed the Japanese language track. The audio was very clear and I heard no kind of distortion or problems. It was very clean and easy to listen to. Video: Damn good transfer. A newer series like this always goes over...

A Suck-Proof Christmas
by Andrew Hershberger (Tue 12-24-2002)

You don't have to be a Grinch to hate Christmas, merely a cable subscriber. For this is the time of year that the various stations bombard our humble houses with innocuous programming. Seeking refuge from seasonal programming hell, one might find himself ...

Love Hina Spring Extras? (Tue 02-18-2003)

One of the questions we\'ve gotten continuously since listing the Spring Movie is, just what extras are on there to warrant a purchase? Well, this is going to be a tough one for some people as there is definitely something on there I know a number of peop...


Magical Girls Need Love Too
by Allen Divers (Thu 04-04-2002)

Yes, I know. Two weeks have passed and not a single column. I have an excuse. Trust me, it's a good one. Ok, not really a good one, its more the fact that I'm horrible when it comes to time management and schoolwork begins to interfere with freelance ...

Fans Take On... Wendee Lee!
by The English Track Forum Members (Sun 03-21-2004)

Welcome to the second installment of "Fans Take On..." an ongoing feature where fans get to talk about a significant individual in the US anime industry. This month, we asked fans to talk about a legend in the American anime industry, Wendee Lee. Quicky ...

Love, Mania Style
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-12-2008)

At every video store I’ve ever worked, there was always one thing that was the same. We were always instructed to list our favorite titles that would coincide with that month’s holiday. Personally, ‘Gremlins', ‘Die Hard&r...

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE - The Making of the Motion Picture
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-18-2000)

For anyone doubting the impact Christopher Reeve had on audiences in his interpretation of Superman, they need look no farther than the world's reaction to his tragic horse-riding accident four years ago. The love and support demonstrated spoke volumes an...


The Lobo Movie! Believe It, Fanboy!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-19-2002)

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Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)

.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel. This is one of the more interestin...

Movie Time
by Troy Roberts (Fri 12-10-2004)

There has been a bit of discussion lately about the possibility of a METAL GEAR SOLID movie. While that would be awesome, and I'm sure the right director could do wonders with a storyline and franchise like METAL GEAR, it got me wondering: what other vide...

Cinescape's Last Minute Christmas Shopping Guide
by Anthony C. Ferrante with THE EDITORS OF CINESCAPE (Wed 12-21-2005)

Hey you. Yeah, the person who clicked on this article, not because they were interested in the latest, hottest and coolest things out there for the holidays, but rather because you're like many last minute shoppers who haven't even stepped into the mall s...


A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 12-22-2000)

Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it: and Scrooge’s name was good upon ‘Change, for anything he c...

Christmas comes early from Bandai (Mon 10-21-2002)

The folks at Bandai Entertainment are starting the holidays off very early for us this year, as we just got in the Love Hina Movie Retailer Kit. Ah, the uncertainty is now in, as we haven\'t seen volume six of the TV series yet. Do we leap ahead and watch...

Love Hina (novel) Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Wed 07-12-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kurou HazukiTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:What They SayKeitaro Urashima is the only boy living at the Hinata House, an all-girl dorm. Despite the fact that he's kind of a screw-up, the girls are climbing all over ea...

SCARY MOVIE 2
by Jeff Bond (Wed 07-04-2001)

I have a modest proposal for Dimension Films. I would like to shoot a movie of me taking an 86-minute dump and distribute it on 2,000 screens across America. It will cost under $80 million and will look better and be about as funny as SCARY MOVIE 2.Now if...


CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes Early
by John Thonen (Tue 11-07-2000)

After a month packed with Halloween video goodies, it comes as no surprise that November gets off to a weak start in terms of genre releases. So, since there’s only a handful of releases for the week, I’m taking advantage of the paucity of new release ti...

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 06-10-2001)

Tim Burton`s skewered sensibility finds excellent expression through the masterful stop-motion of director Henry Selick. The songs and score by Danny Elfman are wonderful; the characters are engaging; the visuals are enthralling. Amidst all the weirdness ...

Love Hina Vol. #9 (-)

What They SayThe Review!Episode #25! This must be a special episode for home release. It?s too good to end from episode #24. Audio: There?s no problem with audio. The audio sounded very clear with no distortion. Video: As expected from a region 2 rel...

Love Hina Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-28-2002)

What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...


Love Hina Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Sun 01-23-2005)

What They SayA sweet natured romantic comedy series that throws a bit of THREE\'S COMPANY into the mix, LOVE HINA is the story of Keitaro, a befuddled young student who hopes to attend Tokyo University. In the meantime, he searches for his lost love and w...

Love Hina Vol. #1 W/Box
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-07-2002)

What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...

SCARY MOVIE and THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 2
by John Thonen (Tue 12-05-2000)

It’s comedy week here at `Vidiocy,` as two recent hits and a largely forgotten item from the early ‘60s lead us into a week of mirth and madness. Up first, Buena Vista Home Entertainment’s release one of the year’s biggest surprise hits, Scary Movie. R...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 3: Remember My Love
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-06-2004)

What They SayIn the first Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Only You,\" Ataru found himself a reluctant bridegroom trapped between two warring Alien Princesses. In the second Urusei Yatsura Movie, \"Beautiful Dreamer,\" he found himself trapped in one of Lum\'s d...


TOKYOPOP Spreads the Love With Release of Highly Anticipated Marmalade Boy Anime (Tue 09-02-2003)

TOKYOPOP Spreads the Love With Release of Highly Anticipated Marmalade Boy Anime Wildly Popular Shojo Series Debuts April 2004 as a Special DVD Collector's Set Big Apple Anime Fest, New York, NY (August 30, 2003)- No, there isn't anything funny abou...

Love Hina Vol. #1 W/Box
by Jordan Rosenbaum (Sat 05-11-2002)

The Review!I've got to agree that is definitely one of the funniest anime I've ever seen. I was laughing the whole time. I'm glad Bandai got this one state side fast because it is an excellent series. Audio: The Japanese language track was very good. ...

Love Hina Spring Special
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-02-2006)

What They SayIt\'s spring break, Love Hina style! Naru, Keitaro, and Mutsumi have taken the entrance exam for Tokyo U yet again! However, before the results are announced, Keitaro disappears. Where did he go? Secretly concerned, Naru acts like she doesn\...

More Trek on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-28-2004)

I’ve known Roger Ebert for years, though I’m not sure if he’d remember me. We’ve never talked much at press screenings and such, mainly because I agree with his working habits – we don’t want to discuss a film until we have a chance to review it, thereby ...


Love Hina Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-25-2002)

What They SayShinobu searches for life\'s ultimate question! What would a person\'s first kiss be like? Meanwhile, the gang at the Hinata Inn have been partying a little too much these days! With a huge bill to pay… can they find a way to earn enoug...

Synch-Point Announces Aquarian Age the Movie Cast (Mon 04-19-2004)

Los Angeles, CA (April 19, 2004) Synch-Point has announced the ADR director and cast for their latest acquisition, Aquarian Age the Movie. Studio: Bit-Lab ADR Director: Michael Sinterniklaas ADR Script: Stephanie Sheh Producer: Shizuki Yamashita Mayumi...

Love Hina Vol. #1
by Kristopher Zoleta (Sat 03-30-2002)

The Review!Technical Review English Dub- D+ Japanese Dub- A Picture Quality- A Soundtrack- C+ English Voice acting/dubbing The English voice acting for Love Hina is not that good. The voice acting director decided to give Su an English accent and Kitsun...

Love Hina Vol. #1 (-)

What They SayThe Review!Love Hina is one of the newest animes in Japan. It is currently still premiering on TV-Tokyo every week. The series is meant to have 26 episodes and follows the manga of the same name written by Ken Akamatsu. It falls into the genr...


A-Kon - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-28-2004)

By Mariela OrtizDigital Manga/ Synch Point: Stephanie was running this one. Mostly she discussed the shows we know they are working on, I\'m Gonna be an Angel (Tenshi ni Narumon) and FLCL. The Angel dub features a rather eclectic voice cast - no n...

A.I. Love You (aka: A.I. ga Tomaranai) Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Thu 01-06-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayBehind every great man is a great artificial intelligence. Hitoshi Kobe is a poor student, a bad athlete and may be the unluckiest man alive... though he does have a k...

DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Thu 12-06-2001)

Hollywood has gotten a bad rap from the so-called legitimate critics that populate Starbucks and Coyote Wolf type establishments with their J. Crew and Gap styles. But who cares what comes out of their minority mouths! Just look at the box office receipts...

Love Hina Again
by Lauren Goodnight (Wed 07-21-2004)

What They SayIn true \'love conquers all\' fashion, Love Hina Again returns to win the hearts of all those anime romantics out there with a hilarious new storyline and a brand new moving soundtrack, \"Love Hina Again.\" Original by series composer Mits...


Love Hina Vol. #1 W/Box
by Paulo Vinícius Wolski Radtke (Sat 03-09-2002)

The Review!After reading the original manga up to vol.7 (luckly it is got a bilingual press) and patiently waiting for the DVD release, finally R1 DVD owners are able to enjoy this hit anime series. I'll focus on the disc quality, comparisons with the man...

Dec. 17 Dec. 23: The Dull Side of Christmas
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 12-17-2001)

Yeah, so Christmas is coming. Big deal. I know my friends and family are shopping for gifts for me but, as always, I won't get what I really want. I want David Boreanaz to love me. I want ER to be good again. I want Vincent D'Onofrio to love me. I want a ...

Love Hina Vol. #1 W/Box
by Edmund Lee (Sun 03-03-2002)

The Review!Being a fan of the mangas, the Love Hina TV series sparked a little interest in me, but after watching all the episodes on the disc, my enthusiasm dropped. It wasn't what I expected at first but it's something some people who came from the mang...

Love Hina Again
by Dani Moure (Tue 02-19-2008)

What They SayJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Spring! Keitaro and Naru have finally begun college life at Tokyo University! After a long period of studying, bizarre happenings, random trips, and misunderstandings upon misunderstandi...


Escaflowne: The Movie - Anime Movie Classics Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-06-2007)

What They SayGaia " a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon their journey of discovery. The battle ove...

Comicscape - August 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-04-2004)

OPINION: Wow, talk about varied opinions! After my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2 a couple of weeks back, I got people agreeing with me, people disagreeing with me, people kinda disagreeing with me, and people strongly disagreeing with me. (I even got on...

Love in Action
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Tue 10-01-2002)

It's not easy being a young starlet in Hollywood these days. Behind the glitz and glamour is the harsh reality that time, in essence, is borrowed and every moment of the day counts for something. Case in point, actress Jennifer Love Hewitt spoke to CINESC...

TOKYOPOP Licenses Love Hina Novels (Fri 11-04-2005)

According to both the TOKYOPOP site and Amazon, according to a find by H.M. Murdock, TOKYOPOP will begin releasing the first of two Love Hina novels in April 2006.


Fans Take On... Michelle Ruff
by The English Track Forum (Thu 07-01-2004)

Fan-favorite Michelle Ruff's performance as Kasumi in Hand Maid May still continues to please, and lead roles in Chobits, Ai Yori Aoshi, Please Teacher and Sugar in the last couple of years have seen her move into the elite of Los Angeles based voice acto...

Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)

What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...

THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS MOVIE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 08-04-2005)

While watching that mind-numbing I LOVE THE '80s show you might have seen a segment on a mid-1980s cultural phenomenon known as the Cabbage Patch Kids. These were cute, slightly moronic looking baby dolls that were marketed in such a way that children an...

Danny Elfman's Manic Movie Music, Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 07-01-2000)

Besides his numerous film scores, Elfman has also contributed bits and pieces for other films. He contributed songs to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, GHOSTBUSTERS II, LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, SCREAM 2, and wrote the theme for SHRUNKEN HEADS (...


Love Hina: Hinata Girls Song Best 2
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 05-16-2005)

What They SayFans of the popular anime romance comedy Love Hina are treated to an all vocal soundtrack, as the gals of Hinata Inn take center stage with their own character-based songs. The Review!FeaturesReview Equipment

Love Hina Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-08-2002)

What They SayA thief has stolen the rent money of Hinata Inn and everyone panics. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman appears in Hinata with her pet alligator, wreaking havoc all across town! Then, Naru becomes a celebrity idol, which leads to Keitaro worryin...

Love Hina Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-27-2002)

What They SayNow that Keitaro has been more or less accepted as the new manager of the Hinata Apartments, his daily routine has been anything but routine! Failing their entrance exams for Tokyo U, Keitaro and Naru unexpectedly head off towards Kyoto to ...

Ah! My Goddess The Movie
by Edmund Lee (Wed 02-06-2002)

The Review!Since I have already did a R2 review of this movie already, I decided to write another review for the R1 version with expanded thoughts on the movie. Just to warn you this review contains some spoilers, but I tried not to reveal too much. With ...


B-yond Your Usual Movie Experience
by Brian Thomas (Tue 01-25-2005)

Usually at this time I'd be plugging B-Fest 9 (www.b-fest.com), the 24-hour B-movie marathon I attend every year. I'd be crowing about how this show combines a love for trashy cinema with a grueling endurance test, and explaining how MYSTERY SCIENCE THEAT...

UK DVD Review: Love Hina (Thu 01-20-2005)

Dani Moure\'s keeping current with the MVM releases for Love Hina with his look at the 01/10/2005 release of Love Hina Vol. #4 (of 6).

Comicscape - March 1, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-01-2006)

Bluntly put, I despise television. The overcrowded pallet of unwatchable crap overwhelms the handful of decent shows. A few years ago, I decided to spend my downtime reading comics instead of looking for ghost hunting specials on the History Channel or TH...

Slayers: Movie Box (Thinpak)
by Megan Lavey (Wed 09-21-2005)

What They SayIn the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery redhead Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent accompanies her, the forces of evil will find there’s nowhere to hi...


Love Hina Vol. #1
by Evan Salazar (Sun 03-24-2002)

The Review!This one was a breath of fresh air. I usually don't like Shoujo stuff, or anything where a geeky kid is put in a place with a lot of cute girls. Like, I don't like Tenchi. But Love Hina I enjoyed. I don't know hwy. Was it becasue Kaitaro w...

Love Hina Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 09-13-2004)

What They SayKeitaro Urashima is trying for the 3rd time to get into Tokyo University, the most prestigious University in Japan. Why? Because of a promise he has made to a girl when they were both children. But that was long ago and he has forgotten who t...

Patlabor Movie 3: WXIII Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)

What They SayVeteran police detective Kusumi and his young partner Hata search for the cause of several deadly labor accidents in and around Tokyo Bay. Each detective applies their own style of investigation and they soon uncover a labyrinth of deceit wit...

Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)

Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw...


Socrates In Love Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 09-27-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazui Kazumi (created by: Katayama Kyoichi)Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayA sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl has just gotten underway. But tragedy ensues when the girl falls ill w...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 4: Lum the Forever
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-25-2004)

What They SayStrange things begin to happen in Tomobiki Town. When a great cherry tree, \"Tarozakura,\" is cut down while Lum&Co. are making a movie, Lum loses her horns - and her powers! Thus begins the strangest and most lyrical of the Urusei Yatsur...

Escaflowne Movie: Ultimate Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-19-2002)

What They SayA re-telling of the fan-favorite Escaflowne TV series available in the US for the first time ever! This LIMITED 3-disc set contains the Movie CD soundtrack and a second full DVD of bonus materials: Production Art Gallery, Staff and Cast Inter...

Nadesico Movie: Prince of Darkness (First Ltd. Edition) (-)

What They SayThis mondo-mega-hit theatrical feature released in \'98 was produced as a sequel to the equally popular TV series. Bonus features include theatrical spots, trailers, promo clip for the theme song \'\'Dearest\'\', and more. The show\'s high po...


Urusei Yatsura Movie 6: Always My Darling
by Dani Moure (Tue 02-10-2004)

What They SayLupica, another one of the legion of space princesses who all seem to have found out about Earth in some tour book, appears and abducts Ataru. Needless to say, Lum, assisted by her friends Oyuki and Benten, gives chase. Also needless to say, ...

Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)

Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ...

Chat with Charles McCarter of Bandai
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2000)

All right, lets get this little shindig on the way. Good evening everyone. :) This being our first official studio chat, we're finding our way in how we're doing things, so please bear with us tonight. Charles McCarter of Bandai has been gracious enou...

Patlabor the Movie 3: WXIII : Patlabor the Movie 3: WXIII Original Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Mon 09-19-2005)

What They SayFrom renowned composer Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor Movies 1 & 2) comes of his latest, haunting instrumental work the Patlabor WXIII Movie Soundtrack! Moody, evocative, frantic and fantastic, this special soundtrack contains 17 t...


UK DVD Review: Love Hina (Wed 11-23-2005)

Dani\'s got a double update this morning from the UK as he brings one series to a conclusion. Released by Beez back in February and March of 2005, check out his thoughts on Love Hina Vol. #5 (of 6) and Love Hina Vol. #6 (of 6).

UK Contest: MVM Entertainment Bundles
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-21-2008)

MVM Entertainment in the UK is setting out to get the fourth quarter celebrated in a strong way by talking about a trio of their releases that we have put together into two bundles. Each bundle contains a copy of the Love Hina Specials, Lunar Legend: ...

Year in Review: Bandai Entertainment in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-06-2004)

In 2003, Bandai had itself a busy year in both getting releases out as well as setting their plans for the future. But unlike other studios, a lot of what goes on with Bandai releases seem to give the impression of a "slumbering giant" of sorts. Bandai ...

Love Hina Vol. #6
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-23-2005)

What They SayKeitaro\'s survived explosions, misunderstandings, being marooned on deserted islands (several times!), Kaolla\'s inventions, meddling relatives and friends, but he is not closer to finding out who the girl is to whom he made the infamous \'T...


Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-05-2002)

What They SaySakura wins a trip to Hong Kong! Or does she? A mysterious force calls out to Sakura in her dreams, and she discovers a dangerous legacy lingering in the alleys of Hong Kong. Thank goodness Sakura can depend upon Li and his family to help her...

Love Hina Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-23-2005)

What They SayThe gang winds up on an island. Sounds like a fun vacation right? Well, it would be, except that the island happens to be haunted! Naru has become possessed by an evil spirit that haunts the island. And the spirit is out for vengeance. And gu...

Love Hina Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 12-14-2004)

What They SayThe good news? Keitaro has been more or less accepted as the new manager of the Hinata Apartments. The bad news? He failed his latest entrance exams. So, to boost his spirits, he decides to take a short trip to Kyoto . Naru, depressed and d...

Escaflowne Movie: Standard Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-15-2005)

What They SayGaia " a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon their journey of discovery. The battle ov...


Millar says 'Wanted' fans are "going to f***ing LOVE" the movie (Mon 06-23-2008)

'Wanted' creator Mark Millar saw the movie version of his comic and...guess what...he liked it! Here are some SPOILERISH highlights of Millar posted on his message boards: ...the movie is literally 541 times better than I [even] remembered. The cut the...

Comicscape - June 29, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-29-2005)

Greetings, and welcome to another edition of "Readers Take Aim" on this week's COMICSCAPE. Last week, I asked everyone to send me their thoughts on BATMAN BEGINS, particularly those that didn't care for the film. It seems counterintuitive to welcome disag...

My Santa Special
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-10-2007)

What They SayYoung Santa knows it\'s tough to be born on Christmas Eve. He feels like he falls between the cracks of everyone\'s holiday happiness, and even his absentee parents don\'t seem to care! There might not be any mistletoe, but good cheer comes d...

Sharing the Love
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-15-2007)

I did intend to talk about something serious and factual this week, you know, with technical information and such. Very researched and educational, I assure you. But when I sat down to actually write all this pile of anime goodness, all seriousness fl...


Project A-ko: Love & Robots
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-08-2001)

What They SayMeet graviton High\'s super-powered schoolgirl, A-ko . She has to fight the evil girl genius, B-ko, for the friendship of the cute \'n cuddly C-ko, and make the world safe for after school activities! Isn\'t it tragic how space aliens, giant ...

UK DVD Review: Love Hina (Fri 12-17-2004)

Dani Moure is continuing his trek through Akamatsu\'s series as it makes its way into the hands of UK fans. This week, he\'s got a look at the 11/01/2004 release of Love Hina Vol. #3 from MVM.

UK DVD Review: Love Hina (Tue 02-19-2008)

Dani\'s coming up with an odd one today that\'s a few years in the making for our UK readers with the 01/28/2008 release of Love Hina Again from MVM Entertainment.

Anime Central - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-24-2002)

By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance: Oh,...


Love Hina Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-11-2002)

What They SaySummer time is almost over and the gang takes a well deserved vacation. But when Naru becomes possessed by an evil spirit, it is up to Keitaro to save her soul. Due to a misunderstanding, Naru ditches Keitaro and hangs out with Seta at the ...

Love Hina Vol. #5
by Derek LaPierre (Sat 11-16-2002)

The Review!Welcome to my first review! Please bear with me. Audio: I listened to the Japanese track for my review, which I found easy to listen to. There was no kind of noise distortion that I could pick up. The dialogue was very easy to hear, even with...

eX-Driver The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-18-2004)

What They SayThe squeal of smoking tires, the roar of the engine and the thrill of a hairpin turn in a power drift. Most people in the future have no knowledge of these adrenaline-pumping aspects to driving because they only use cars driven by AI compute...

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie : Ah! My Goddess The Movie Original Soundtrack
by Lauren Goodnight (Fri 05-14-2004)

What They SayA must-have for fans of the movie and Ah! My Goddess in general! This original soundtrack contains 26 musical tracks and the bonus track: Cantilena Angel.The Review!Content: A Audio: A- Packaging: B- Extras: n/a Packaging: Pioneer has ...


SLEEPY HOLLOW: Directing The Headless Horseman
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-19-1999)

It’s starting to look as if contemporary Hollywood horror movie remakes owe ever-increasing royalty payments to Roger Corman and Barbara Steele. For some reason, when filmmakers refashion old movies, they borrow less from the official source than from the...

Advance Review: Love Hina (Fri 08-15-2003)

Due out from Bandai on 09/02/2003 is the final installment in one of the more anticipated series released in the past year is Love Hina Again.

Comicscape - December 15, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-15-2004)

Happy Hanukkah to those so inclined, and a Merry Christmas to everyone else! (Yes, I know that Christmas isn't until next Saturday, but we're doing something different for the last two weeks of 2004, so I've got to get the holiday wishes out of the way no...

Ferrell wins gold back to back!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-08-2007)

Paramount & Dreamworks scores another victory in the box office race this weekend with stars Ferrell and Heder still racing circles around the competition in their gold plated skating gear. The comedy took the top spot of Easter weekend bringing in...


Revolutionary Girl Utena Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-23-2001)

What They SayFrom the director of Sailor Moon and the key animation supervisor of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Utena duels her classmates to protect her friend Anthy, who is the key to a magical power that could make her dream - to become a prince - come true...

TORN
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)

As much as I love getting my DVD’s each and every week and watching them in the privacy of my own home; I do love going to the movie theater more. About 2 miles down the road is a Mega-Plex. 24 screens (usually running the same title multi...

X3 - Ratner gets his dream job
by Chris Brown (Mon 05-29-2006)

Warning: This Q&A session contains some spoilers. As with previous articles, spoiler sections are labeled clearly and "whited out" to avoid inadvertant reading... In Comics2Film.com's final installment of the 'X-Men: The Last Stand' roundtable covera...

Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)

Opening Ceremonies Hosted by: Adam Ferraro The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate...


New title announcements (Mon 09-09-2002)

...1/12/2002 Love Hina Christmas Movie - $29.98 - 12/03/2002 Cowboy Bebop Best Sessions - 180 minutes - $34.98 - 11/19/2002

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON MASSACRE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 12-12-2003)

There are many classic Christmas movies to choose from as you gather the whole family together holiday season. But let’s say you hate Christmas, you hate your family, and you pretty much hate everything else. And let’s say you’d like to ruin Christmas for...

And the 2008 MTV Movie Award Nominations are...
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-06-2008)

MTV has alerted the media to their upcoming 2008 MTV Movie Awards. The press release and nominations can be seen below.Nerds, pirates and robots take over as MTV: Music Television today announced the nominees for the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Dom...

Danny Elfman's Manic Movie Music: From Pee Wee Herman to Ichabod Crane
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 06-24-2000)

The music emerges out of the darkness, swelling up with a cadence and a roguish kind of playful sensibility that colors its rhythmic crests. There is a fresh dynamic here, one that`s rarely been heard in Hollywood film music. The music shifts form, temp...


Cover Art Update (Sat 04-29-2006)

Several new pieces of upcoming artwork has been added to the listings last night which you can find in one handy list that\'s updated as it happens here. Titles in this round include Dragon Ball Z Movie 13: Wrath of the Dragon Uncut, Genshiken: Society f...

Embracing Love (aka: Haru wo Daiteita) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 09-19-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayLife reflects art for Iwaki and Katou, two hugely famous adult film stars who are considering retirement from their sordid careers. However, when they're invited...

Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 04-09-2002)

Well, after a two-week absence I got another column up last week, and low and behold a new Forum Buzz went up! Nothing like a bit of rivalry to keep things fun! Of course, I feel there was one important fact missing from Sean's column. That would be th...

Tenchi Muyo: Daughter of Darkness
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Fri 02-22-2002)

The Review!Tenchi Muyo! Manatsu no Eve (Midsummer's Eve), or "The Daughter of Darkness" in the US, is the second Tenchi Muyo movie. Basically, the movie is about a girl named Mayuka who arrives at the Masaki household claiming Tenchi to be her father. The...


Craig Mazin puts the "er" in 'Superhero Movie'
by Leslie Morgan (Fri 03-28-2008)

Craig Mazin who wrote, produced and directed 'Superhero Movie' is pretty much a guy's guy.  He walks into a room and greets everyone with a handshake and a smile, cracking jokes; he's a guy I would want to go have a beer with while watching a college...

Daredevil Interview: Jennifer Garner: Daredevil Actress
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-11-2003)

Continuing Comics2Film's coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket we present the latest transcript of the round-table  interviews.  In this segment, Jennifer Garner talks about her work as Elektra in the film. This interview does...

X: The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-25-2001)

What They SayThe future of the universe rests on one young man, Kamui Shiro, who must destroy either the Dragons of Earth or the Dragons of Heaven - two opposing armies. He alone must decide whether humanity should be destroyed to create a purified univer...

Embracing Love: Cherished Spring
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-28-2008)

What They SayKyousuke Iwakai and Youji Katou are two of the hottest stars of Japan\'s all-male adult film industry. They share the dream of shedding the bonds of their trade and emerging as true actors. The two share many sordid encounters on and off the ...


UK DVD Review: Love Hina (Mon 01-02-2006)

Dani\'s continuing to work his way through this franchise as he\'s in OVA territory now with the 05/16/2005 release of the Love Hina Spring Special from MVM in the UK.

One Piece Movie 08: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 02-14-2008)

What They SayThe island kingdom of Alabasta is about to erupt in civil war - a war engineered by Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and his criminal organization Baroque Works. Monkey D. Luffy, his Straw Hat pirates and Princess Vivi race to...

UK DVD Review: Love Hina (Tue 12-14-2004)

Dani Moure\'s working some more UK magic this morning with a look at the 10/04/2004 release of Love Hina Vol. #2 from the folks at MVM.

Novel Review: Love Hina (Wed 07-12-2006)

Robert\'s taking a dip into the novel pool today as he has a look at the April 2006 release of the first Love Hina Novel from TOKYOPOP.


'Feast of the Seven Fishes' swims towards production
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-15-2007)

No one who reads Comics2Film with any regularity would be surprised by the declaration that "Comics aren't just for kids any more." But what if we followed it up with this: "They're for 83 year old Italian grandmas!" That's the discovery made by film...

WB toons
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-22-2006)

ANT BULLY opens next Friday, a modern fable in which a bullied kid who takes out his aggressions on the lowly ants in his front yard, only to find out how the other half really lives when he's shrunk and abducted by an any wizard. It takes a while to warm...

Make Love sounds
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 08-26-2005)

Soon you will be able to hear all the sounds of MAKE LOVE! In your car, your bedroom, or just about anywhere! Everybody's favorite actor Bruce Campbell (currently stealing scenes in SKY HIGH), who has fought evil in a large number of B-movies, invaded the...

Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 2
by Paul Grisham (Sat 05-11-2002)

What They SayThe Second Volume in the Acclaimed Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy! The war rages on, and the Federation ship White Base continues to do battle with the Zeon forces as they undertake the long journey to federation headquarters in Jaburo. B...


PRIMITIVE LOVE / MONDO BALORDO
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Fri 01-11-2002)

The Mondo film is an interesting cinematic curio. Purportedly documentaries on sensational themes, the films would often dramatize or fake incidents to heighten their topics. The success of MONDO CANE in 1962, with its Academy Award nominated theme song "...

Monstrous Movie Music is back
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-02-2006)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS After a pair of thunderously powerful retrospective recordings of classic horror film music released in 1996, and an in-depth collection of jungle horror film music like THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON and THE ALLIGATOR PEOP...

Cowboy Bebop Movie: Knocking On Heaven's Door
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-18-2003)

What They SayIt’s just another day when they are after a bounty on Mars, when a strange event unfolds. After a devastating explosion on a highway an unknown disease begins to spread among the people. The situation gets really disastrous when the d...

RahXephon: The Movie (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-27-2004)

What They SayReturn to the world of RahXephon, where humans and Mu fight for dominance over a shattered Earth, and giant statues are the ultimate weapons. Where music forms the fabric of the universe and the link between two hearts is the thread upon whic...


Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie (-)

What They SayThe \'99 summer\'s blockbuster theatrical hit \'\'Sakura\'\' the movie is already coming out on DVD! Carries an all-color 24-page booklet, illustrated by CLAMPThe Review!Sakura Kinomoto is a 4th Grade Elementary School Student. One day, whil...

Comic-Con: The Hellboy Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-02-2002)

Thursday at Comic-Con Hellboy fans were presented with an opportunity to find out the latest news on the planned movie. Director Guillermo del Toro, star Ron Perlman and creator Mike Mignola sat down with a packed house of hundreds of fans to talk a...

Robbing the Cradle of Life
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-24-2003)

NEW SOUNDTRACK RELEASESThe “official” soundtrack CD from Jan de Bont’s TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE is out from Hollywood Records (2061-62417-2) but don’t get too excited. It’s the typical rock song and remix collection, and most of the songs have noth...

Bat Battle: Who's The Best Movie Batman Ever?
by Jay Pinkerton (Fri 01-11-2008)

Michael Keaton. Christian Bale. Val Kilmer. George Clooney. Even, yes, Adam West (he did a Batman film during the TV show's run). All of them have donned the bat-ears, the billowy cape, and the pointy gloves for one movie or another, to varying levels of ...


Nadia the Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-19-2002)

What They SayOn the even of a worldwide conflict, when businessmen, admirals and ministers of state are evaporting into thin air, a mysterious girl named Fuzzy reunites Nadia and jean after years of separation. Together with the Grandis Gang, the ymust fi...

Embracing Love (aka: Haru wo Daiteita) Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Sat 03-18-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayWho said love was easy? It's been a month since Katou ingratiated his way into Iwaki's tiny one bedroom apartment, but the impossibly beautiful blonde refuses to m...

Love Hina: Anime Legends Complete Collection (Tue 03-07-2006)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English Subtitles,Keitaro's Sketchbook,Photo GalleryReview Equipment

Crying Out Love, In The Centre Of The World
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-25-2005)

What They SaySekai no Chushin de, Ai wo Sakebu, a Japanese romance novel by Katayama Kyoichi, sold over 3 million copies in Japan alone, is now adapted into one of the biggest hits of the summer box office in Japan! The film Crying Out Love, In The Centre...


Can 'The Powerpuff Girls' save TheChrisBrown's Christmas?
by Chris Brown (Wed 12-10-2003)

I remember a time when there was no Cartoon Network. A different time it was. Getting up early on Saturdays was a no-brainer, a must, a reaction that occurred beyond your control.  Running home from school was a necessity to catch the beginning of "...

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie
by Justin A. Swartz (Sat 11-30-2002)

The Review!Video: This is a great-looking disc. I remember watching this movie on VHS when it was originally released, and when I saw this on DVD I was blown away. This is a great authoring job from the guys and gals at Manga Corps. Despite two places...

Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS This is definitely a week of must-haves in soundtrack new releases. Despite having had only five weeks to conceptualize, compose, orchestrate, record and mix the score after stepping in to replace Howard Shore as composer, Jame...

Hanami: International Love Story Vol.#01
by Ariadne Roberts (Tue 08-14-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:PLUS / Sung-jae ParkTranslated by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimAdapted by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimWhat They SayJoonho Suk has just moved to Seoul, South Korea, leaving his longtime crush Sae-un in Suwon. Lovesick and...


Love Hina Series Box Set (-)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesReview Equipment

Sakura Con: Bandai Panel (Sun 04-28-2002)

Bryan Chaney also posted information from yesterday\'s Bandai panel: Some interesting tidbits of news. Jerry Chu first showed off the Escaflowne movie soliciation kit. The large box contains both the regular edition and Ultimate edition of the movie, as w...

Ranma ½ The Movie 2 - Nihao my Concubine
by Kim Wolstenholme (Thu 12-15-2005)

What They SayBased on the original and successful comics by Rumiko Takahashi (creator of the equally popular Urusei Yatsura series), Ranma ½ concerns the comedic adventures of the eponymous hero and his friends. During a trip to China to train in the mar...

Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)

OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT...


Revolutionary Girl Utena Movie
by Roman Martel (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.8 (on a scale of 1-5) -Technical Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 5 Menu: 4 Presentation: 5 Goodies: 5 Overall: 4.8 -Content Ratings- Animation: 5 Sound: 5 Plot: 5 Acting: 4 Music: 5 Entertainment: 5 Overall: 4.8 -Intro- Gosh t...

Tokyo Godfathers Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-03-2005)

What They SayMeet the ultimate dysfunctional family! From acclaimed director Satoshi Kon and Japan\'s leading animation studio Mad House comes this visually and emotionally stunning tale of adventure, love and redemption. In Tokyo, three homeless people\...

Comicscape - July 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-21-2004)

OPINION: Just a warning if you have not seen SPIDER-MAN 2 yet (though that simply boggles the imagination at this point), and you don't want the plot spoiled, read only the next full paragraph, then come back up and click hereto be taken immediately to t...

Love Hina Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Fri 12-17-2004)

What They SayMysteries abound at the Hinata Apartments. When the rent money vanishes Detective Kitsune takes the case. Then there\'s a mysterious woman who appears when the moon is red. Her behaviour is rather odd, and now that you mention it she looks a ...


Ah! My Goddess Limited Edition Boxset (Wed 06-20-2001)

What They SayInitial pressing limited edition* High quality DVD edition of the acclaimed anime show based on the work by Kosuke Fujishima. It\'s a 2-disc set. Disc 1 contains the main feature, and Disc 2 containsspecial features. Comes in a memorial box. ...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: Final Chapter
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-14-2004)

What They SayThe Urusei Yatsura story comes to a climax in this animated retelling of the final Manga story. Lupa, yet another one of Lum\'s fiances, arrives on the scene, and Lum and Ataru have to repeat their game of tag in order to prevent the Earth ...

Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)

Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!   SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ...

Saber Marionette J to X Vol. #1
by Kevin O'Connell (Sat 05-11-2002)

The Review!Saber Marionette J to X, the sequel to Saver Marionette J and Saber Marionette J Again has finally begun. I managed to get my hands on a copy of the first disc a little earlier thanks to a retail store that sold them a little earlier then the s...


SCARY MOVIE 2
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Sat 01-05-2002)

Lying awake at Christmas camp, I tapped the upper bunk and awoke a fellow councilor. "Hey Greg, you know I was just thinking. That movie SCARY MOVIE 2, it had some funny moments. In fact, I think it might be Chris Elliott's finest hour." Greg, awoken, jum...

Urusei Yatsura Movie 6: Always My Darling
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-22-2004)

What They SayLupica, another one of the Legion of Space Princesses that all seem to have found out about Earth in some tour book, appears and abducts Ataru. Needless to say, Lum, assisted by her friends Oyuki and Benten, gives chase. Also needless to sa...

Love Hina CD Soundtrack: Hinata Girls Song Collection
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 05-24-2004)

What They SayThe Review!FeaturesReview Equipment

Slayers Movie Collection
by John Eriani (Mon 10-09-2006)

What They SayContains 285 minutes of Slayers goodness, including not only Slayers: The Motion Picture, but also the standalone Slayers: Return, Slayers: Great, Slayers Gorgeous, and Slayers: Premium. Plagued by a recurring dream, master thief and sorcere...


'Transformers' and 'Spider-Man 3' get MTV Movie Awards noms (Wed 05-07-2008)

'Transformers' and 'Spider-Man 3' score handful of nominations in the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, while 'Iron Man' and 'Speed Racer' also score surprising nods. The autobots get kudos for "Best Movie",  "Best Male Performance" by Shia...

The Failings of Anime
by Ron Ferrara (-)

Yes, there is such a thing. Now I'm usually one to write about why I love anime in the capacity that I do, but I've found the more I watch anime, or engage in anything for that matter, the more I realize where anime is lacking. I'm going to try to look...

Drake Bell spoofs supes in 'Superhero Movie'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 03-25-2008)

Most known for his role in the tween hit television show 'Drake and Josh' on Nickelodeon, Drake Bell is no stranger to the screen. One of his earliest roles was starring opposite Tom Cruise in 'Jerry Maguire' and now Bell is a leading man and the star o...

Merry Hogswatch
by Matt Kamen (Fri 12-22-2006)

With your holiday of choosing mere days away, if not already begun, I'd just like to take a brief moment to thank you all for reading and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Season's Greetings all around! Hogswatching   After 20 ...


Giving Thanks
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-22-2004)

So this is the time of year when we're all supposed to spend time dwelling on the things we're thankful for. Given the state of the world -- with famine, disease, poverty, and war rampant -- probably the most arrogant, myopic thing I could possibly do is ...

DVD Shopping Bag: 300 Collector's Edition
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 11-18-2008)

  Collector’s Editions, box sets and complete series are all the rage during the holiday season. This week there is a Maniac worthy Collector’s Edition to hit the DVD shelf and unfortunately it falls completely flat. 300 (Limited Collect...

Stocking Stuffers for Your Favorite Fanatic
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-21-1999)

Well, Christmas is next Saturday. That means this is the last weekend you’ll have to run out and buy presents. If you’re like me, you tend to wait until the last minute, hoping for inspiration to strike and tell you just the right thing to buy for your sp...

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Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)

OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis...

BEE MOVIE
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 03-19-2008)

To start, you’d better like Jerry Seinfeld and his type of humor. If you don’t then the Bee Movie isn’t for you. His comedy is all over this film as if it were the color yellow. Being a fan of his comedy and his show I fou...

Comicscape - June 7, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-07-2006)

Last week's mixed-bag review of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND generated a small truckload of mail. The reactions ranged from complete agreement with my review, to total disagreement from fans that thought the film met or exceeded the previous two. Regardless, t...

"Black Christmas"
by Brian Thomas (Sat 12-16-2006)

What do the horror classic Halloween and the holiday classic A Christmas Story have in common? It may seem improbable, but the intersection of the two films is at this chilly 1974 Canadian horror thriller. Black Christmas was made by Bob Clark long be...