Anime To Watch:Kiznaiver

Kiznaiver is a relatively new anime that just aired it’s final episode. This show tells the story of 8 people and one fateful summer.

However these people are rather special. In a world where it is possible to link pain between people there 7 are linked in that way.

What occurs because of this is a brilliantly powerful story of how people live with each other. As the bond strengthens and they become closer they start feeling every type of pain among them.

While it simply starts as physical pain soon they are feeling emotional pain as well. Everything has an effect. Love hurts and this show really shows off how love between friends can really hurt. You may not even try to fall for a friend, it’s just because of your closeness.

I suggest that anyone who enjoys a deep story watches this. I employ you to think first though as it is rather visceral. These characters are forced into insane circumstances with these horrendous locks on them.

If you like stories where people are thrust into a seemingly unexplainable and vicious circumstance this is for you. Now really this anime won’t be for everyone but that is fine. Anime is for everyone willing to expand themselves. The opening music is superb and it lulls you into a false sense of security.

All in all this anime is worth watching but I’ll leave it up to you. I will attempt a full review sooner than later. Tweet me @Starkwyvrngamer as per usual!

Familiar: Review Of A Horror Short

Familiar has won two awards at the Toronto International Film& Video Awards in 2012.

• ‘Best Director’ – Richard Powell, “Familiar” (2012)
• ‘Best Narrative Short’ – “Familiar” (2012)

Familiar is about a man John Dodd (twin brother of the main character in Worm), played by Robert Nolan, and his wife and daughter. We follow John and his thoughts during several days maybe weeks even. If this sounds familiar you are right, it is the same concept of Worm another short by the writer and director of this film, Richard Powell.

John’s thoughts are acted upon when time passes. The consequences of his actions are very severe. He is hurting the people he loves. As his actions are getting more brutal he is starting to doubt his own thoughts and actions. But are those his own thoughts…..  What is that strange thing …. As time progresses we see John dealing with his demons in more than one way. If he beats them, you’ll just have to see.

It’s a psychological horror with an open end or does it. That is the big question. The final scenes (without giving away too much) are, in my opinion, shot brilliantly. By shifting focus it creates a whole new level of angst. Which is off course a good thing in a horror.

The movie is available via iTunes for those interested.

 

Worm: Review Of A Horror Short

Worm is about a teacher Geoffrey Oswald Dodd, played by Richard Nolan, which we follow during a day at school. We hear his thoughts about his students and co-workers. The thoughts are slowly getting pretty darker during the day. Some are truly disturbing as they feel so close to home. Sad to say history has shown us that some of his thoughts have been carried out by some people. So the big question is will Geoffrey act on his thoughts or not?

This is a psychological horror/thriller that leaves you with a weird feeling in the gut. Because even though Geoffrey’s thoughts are dark and grim I can’t shake the feeling that each of us hadn’t had the same thoughts about someone else. Most of us won’t act upon it but it leaves me wondering what other people might think. Is this what really goes on in the mind of the really bad people. Who knows, but I must admit that scares me.

The “voice” of the thoughts is full of emotion. You can feel the frustration and the franticness in his voice. So major kudos for the writing on those thoughts and the actor who says the lines. It made me very anxious to see and hear what was coming next. Because is Geoffrey acting out what he is thinking or not. That tension build up is so nerve wrecking. But then again that makes it also great to watch. The suspense is kept during the entire film.

Worm was one of the first cooperations between writer/director Richard Powell and producer Zach Green and won 3 ‘Best Short’ Festival Awards as it came out.

This movie is available via iTunes for those who want to see it.

A ‘Ghostbusters’ Themed Menu? Who You Gunna Call (And Invite To Dinner)?

Let’s face it, the original Ghostbusters was a classic, the remake sadly looks like an apparition that only the original team can dispose of. I ain’t afraid of no ghosts but I am afraid on this. Anyway I digress, or do I? It seems that large proportions of the internet seem to share my opinion of the new film. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s not the fact they are female, it’s just the cast, the director, heck even the soundtrack, which features one of my favourite bands Fall Out Boy has won me over.

But this, this has me interested!!

Japanese restaurant chain, J.S. Burgers Cafe, has created a Ghostbusters themed menu, that it will run between July 1st to September 30th to coincide with the release of Paul Feig’s upcoming reboot.

Well how can a menu be Ghostbusters themed I hear you ask? Will the food attack me? Will it become demonically possessed and try to eat me? Well luckily no, instead we will be treated with the chance to munch on ‘Black Chilli Chips‘. Is that a fancy word for burnt chips? (google searches the chips, ok they’re not burnt!) It’s basically some crisps (for us Brits) with sour cream, salsa and chilli that’s black. I gotta admit the black chilli, does look kinda demonic, I’m gunna eat it before it eats me!

Once you’ve tackled these chips, it’s then on to the main course the ‘G.B Burger‘. This impressive burger includes purple cabbage and a black olive and anchovy paste.It truly looks like a burger Satan would eat himself. The only thing I’m scared of is this reminds ome of the ‘Halloween Burger‘, Burger King did with a black bun, that turned your poo, neon green! Don’t believe me google it.  Oooooook

To wash that taste out your mouth you’re going to need a ‘Slimer Smoothie‘, this is perhaps the most normal item on the menu, oh wait it’s a kiwi-flavored drink topped with burger shaped candy. It also reminds you of ectoplasm, now as a massive ghostbusters fan, I’d love to be slimed, but would I like to drink it? Hmmm

If you’ve conquered all these ghosts, I mean meals, then prepare to face the ultimate challenge, the ‘Marshmallow Mad Burger‘. It looks kinda like something that Stay Puft would have pooped out. This truly ‘mad burger’ features roasted giant roasted mashmallows (poor Stay Puft) stuffed with Oreos and a red jam-like sauce dripping from the top of the bun.

This meal will divide opinions like the new film. but I’d be up for tackling this burger. Is it bad that as a massive Ghostbusters fan, this meal excites me far more than the film?

Interested? You can sample this at J.S. Burger Cafe outlets at the Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku and Ikebukuro stores.

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Announces Further Casting And A Potential CARNAGE!

Spider-Man: Homecoming has announced further casting, including Donald Glover (Community, The Martian, Magic Mike XXL), Hannibal Buress (30 Rock, Bad Neighbours, The Secret Life of Pets) and Michael Mando (Better Call Saul, Orphan Black).

Other cast members include Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo, Ray, Total Recall), Martin Starr (Knocked Up, Adventureland, This is the End) and Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus, Devil, The O.C.).

Donald Glover’s role has yet to be revealed, though fans are incredibly excited as he’s been a popular internet favourite for a Spider-Man role, and many have fancast him as the Ultimate Universe Spider-Man, Miles Morales. Glover voiced Morales in the Disney animated series Ultimate Spider-Man, prompting speculators to wonder if his role will involve a Miles Morales Easter Egg.

Hannibal Buress is mostly known for his stand-up comedy, but has recently turned his career to more acting roles. His most recent role is as the voice of Buddy in the recently released animated movie The Secret Life of Pets. Marvel and Sony have not commented on what his role will entail.

Michael Mando, who played Nacho Varga in Breaking Bad spin-off show Better Call Saul,
has potentially the most exciting rumour around his character, as he is strongly rumoured to be playing Cletus Kasady, aka. Carnage.

Cletus Kasady was first introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #344, and then made his debut as Carnage in issue #361. While his abilities are based off of the other highly popular symbiotic villain Venom, Carnage has absolutely no morals, and is a completely deranged character. However, it would be odd to throw in Carnage without Venom, let alone in Spider-Man’s introduction (not origin.) story. I imagine at this stage they’d introduce Mando playing Kasady, and give us a glimpse into what he’ll become.

Bokeem Woodbine and Logan Marshall-Green haven’t had their definite confirmed, however, Sony and Marvel have let us know that they will be playing villain roles. This brings our tally of villains for this movie to four, with Michael Keaton to join as The Vulture.

Martin Starr has also been confirmed for the cast, and judging by released set photos, will be playing one of the teachers at Peter Parker’s high school.

Overall, the cast line-up and the sheer amount of massive names being dropped for  Marvel’s summer 2017 blockbuster show that Marvel and Sony aren’t here for a one-off drop – they’re here for the long haul, intending to make their take on the Spider-Man franchise one massive universe of it’s own, just as Sony intended to do with The Amazing Spider-Man franchise starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.

Spider-Man: Homecoming is currently filming, and is scheduled for a release July 7th 2017. The movie will be starring Tom Holland as the lead web-slinger following his debut in Captain America: Civil War.

 

 

 

5 Things We Might See In Hawaii 5-0 Season 7

1. Adam Released from Prison

With Adam due to be released from prison, we can expect a big Adam/Kono reunion, but will it be a happy one? And if they do get some happiness, how long will it last? This couple have been put through a lot, their relationship constantly tested, so I’m sure we can expect things to go wrong once again. Their relationship has survived prison, the Yakuza and Gabriel Waincroft, what will the show throw at them next? Will their relationship survive the season?

2. Trouble from Michelle Shioma

After attempting to kill Gabriel Waincroft, and causing a bit of trouble for the 5-0 throughout the season, 5-0 had evidence of her criminal activity to put her away, but she disappeared before they could arrest her. Could we see her return next season? She is a powerful enemy with ties to the Yakuza, and last season she had a mole inside HPD. Will she return worse than before?

 3. Will Chin Adopt Sara?

Last season we saw Chin contemplating adopting his niece Sara, and after his heart to heart with Gabriel, will he? If he does, how will this impact his work? And, with Julie Benz who plays Abby confirmed to return next season, how will this affect Chin and Abby’s relationship?

4. The Return of Doris McGarrett

In the finale, Steve was taken to a CIA black site where Wo Fat’s father forgave him for his son’s death. This all seemed a little random and unnecessary, unless it was setting up a storyline for next season. Maybe Doris McGarret (Christine Lahti) will return as she was briefly mentioned in the episode.

 5. Will Catherine comeback?

Catherine broke up with Steve and left to go undercover for the CIA. Now that Steve knows the truth, will she comeback after her mission is complete? Before she left, Steve was planning to propose, on her return will they reconcile?

Leave comments on what you think could happen next season. Who would you like to return? Personally, I would love to see Joe White (Terry O’Quinn) come back. Hawaii 5-0 will return with Season 7 in the fall.

 

Marvel’s Agents of Shield SN4 Premiere UPDATE!!!

We have an UPDATE for you!!  Read on for details….

Why are fans of Marvel’s Agents of Shield fired up? Because of this:

The transit train car has been decorated up in advance of the San Diego Comic Con, taking place July 20 -24. And the pic was released on the SHIELD Twitter account. Since the flaming chain is the weapon of choice for our favorite bonehead, fans are speculating that Ghost Rider may appear on Marvel’s Agents of Shield in Season 4. 

Aimee Garcia Joins Lucifer In Season 2

Fox has announced another new character Ella Lopez to join the cast of Lucifer, the comic-book themed series for Season 2.

Amiee Garcia will join the cast as a regular for Season 2 and will play Ella Lopez, the L.A.P.D’s new forensic scientist who grew up in rough neighborhood in Detroit, and is from a strong Catholic family with five protective brothers. Lucifer finds Ella’s beliefs in both faith and science intriguing. Garcia is known for TV roles such as Veronica Palmer on the ABC sitcom George Lopez, Yvonne Sanchez on CBS period drama Vegas and Jamie Batista on the Showtime drama Dexter and Dr. Jae Kim in MGM’s reboot film RoboCop.

Garcia’s hiring comes on the heels of news that Tricia Helfer will play Lucifer’s mother Charlotte. Season 2 of Lucifer is set to air September 19 and I for one cannot wait.

My Hero Academia Gets A Second Season (And Why It’s Great For Anime newbies)

One of the best new anime out there is My Hero Academia. It was recently announced that this stellar anime is getting a second season. Now, I really do think that this Anime deserves all of the praise that it gets. It is just a wonderful anime with humorous characters and a wonderful story of a boy becoming a man.

Our young hero is training to become a superhero.  He goes to an academy in a world where  nearly everyone has a super power. At first this young boy is powerless but that is all about to change when he meets his greatest hero.

Now, I won’t tell you how he gets these powers or how he meets his idol but I will say it is awesome. Deku is on his way to becoming a great hero due to his endless spirit. To have such high hopes when for so long you’ve been put down is incredible. I truly think that this anime is going to be one of the best.

I think that honestly, this is a great show for anime newbies to watch. If you are a fan of action shows and superheros it is for you. I think that because of its high superhero aura, it would be a perfect transition for someone who has yet to see any anime. While it is definitely an anime it has enough Americanized Superheroics that it works as an intro show.

I remember growing up, watching Justice League, and that was one of my first real action shows. Soon I found Anime but I digress. If you are a fan of superheroes absolutely give this a shot.

The cool thing is that since this is a new show, there are only thirteen episodes. Now, in the future I will be telling you about my favorites which have upwards of 500 episodes. Starting with a short anime like this could be amazing. Plus it is subbed in English and already Dubbed so you can watch it however you like.

I will be posting a season one review soon so look forward to that! As always tweet me @Starkwyvrngamer.

Deadpool 2 To Start Filming Early 2017

During an appearance at the Saturn awards Producer of the first Deadpool film Simon Kinberg revealed to Collider that the filming of Deadpool 2 is likely to start early next year (2017). This makes perfect sense due to the sequels release dates rumoured to be March 2018 despite the film being given a larger budget than the first it appears that it will still be a lean production so a year should be the right amount of time for Tim Miller to finish filming.

The sequel has a lot to live up to due to the immensely successful outing of box office hit of the first film. Other details of the sequel have been pretty much non existent but it would be surprising if T.J. Miller, Morena Baccarin, Stefan Kapicic, and Brianna Hildebrand would turn down the chance to return for the sequel. What we do know about the sequel is that we will see the first appearance of Cable as teased at the end of the first Deadpool film, actors who have already expressed a public interest in the role range from Ron Perlman (My personal favourite) to Dolph Lundgren.

I for one cannot wait to hear more details regarding this film and as most people are touting the first Deadpool film as one of the best films released in 2016 could we see Deadpool 2 be the highest grossing R-rated film of 2018.

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