When approaching anime one must be cautious. One must keep in mind that Japan and western countries have very different cultures, and it often comes across in anime in bucket loads. I can, however, only judge films how I see them. Through my own experience I've developed a taste and an opinion as to what makes a good and bad film. While the defence of "well that's what they … [Read more...]
Review: Akira (1988)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004O2AZHI][/pullquote] It could be said that Akira is the greatest anime of all time. Many people have said it, and upon watching it, it could well be. The story is deep, complex, and thought-provoking, the voice acting (both English and Japanese) is superb, the … [Read more...]
Review: Ghost in the Shell (1995)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00009PAFF][/pullquote] Ghost in the Shell has become one of the most popular animes of all time, and also one of the most culturally significant. Although a box office flop, the film has become a massive cult hit, with it being many people's introduction to anime. An … [Read more...]