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Senior Writer at Otakunoculture.com, and regular contributing writer for Absolute Underground Magazine (Victoria, BC). Fan of animation, ancient cultures and the paranormal.
All You Need Is Kill returns, and this time it feels like the story as it was meant to be. Studio 4°C brings the time-loop war nightmare back with style, and those creature designs, aye, they’re giving #StrangerThings vibes.
Don’t Be Surprised When All You Need Is Kill… and Hope It Doesn’t Lead to Stranger Things
A new animated take on All You Need Is Kill finally brings the time-loop war story back to its roots, with Studio 4°C style and a sharper focus than the Hollywood version. The trailer suggests something leaner, stranger, and a little too close to Stranger Things for comfort.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Black Jack isn’t a masked romantic or a tragic phantom, he’s a surgeon who cuts for compassion. MediaOCD’s restored OVA set finally presents this classic as a complete, humane portrait. #anime #classicanime #BlackJack
Black Jack Is No Bleak Phantom of the Opera, He Cuts for Compassion
Often mistaken for a cold, enigmatic figure, Black Jack is anything but heartless. This updated OVA release reveals a doctor driven by compassion, challenging rigid medical institutions and reminding us that empathy can matter as much as expertise.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Where has all the love gone for #genretelevision? Once easy to discover, now hidden behind paywalls and specialty services. Is this the end of the network era? Read on at:
When Genre Television Learned to Think, and Why It’s Quickly Vanishing from the Dial
When Netflix will soon dump all of Star Trek, and traditional networks are broadcasting less genre television than ever, where do audiences go to get their fix?
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January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#Ghosts, #possession, #robots and animatronics don’t necessarily go hand in hand. But when Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is teases answers without delivering closure, what else is there?. #Horror="/hashtag/HorrorFilms" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#HorrorFilms #Supernatural #Horror #Blumhouse #moviereview at:
Living in Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’s Strange Space Is….
Haunted animatronics, forgotten trauma, and unresolved revenge drive Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, a sequel more interested in changing the game rather than finish it properly.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Daisy Ridley leads a quiet, grief-soaked zombie drama in We Bury the Dead. Less Romero, more existential dread, with strong sound design and moral weight beneath the decay. #zombiefilm #moviereview
We Bury The Dead, In Lest We Grieve
A restrained zombie drama led by Daisy Ridley, We Bury the Dead trades splatter for grief, memory, and moral unease, following a woman searching for closure on the edge of a disaster zone where the dead may not be fully gone.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Watching Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar reminded me how ruthless the studio system was, and how Taylor outlasted it. Coming to @hollywoodsuite in #canada. This #biography #documentary is worth the watch! #goldenage of #cinema
Star Light, Star Bright: Is Elizabeth Taylor Rebel Superstar a True Delight?
A thoughtful three-part primer on Elizabeth Taylor Rebel Superstar that spotlights the studio system’s control, her hard-won agency, and the legacy she forged beyond scandal, including her later advocacy and Live Aid appearance.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When the holidays feel loud, I reach for quieter rituals: music, drifting thoughts, and Studio Ghibli films that remind me tomorrow will come. Sometimes that’s enough. #WinterRituals #StudioGhibli #ComfortViewing
A Studio Ghibli Holiday Guide to Relaxing During Winter Break
What we offer are tips in how to dance your cares away, Fraggle Rock–style within this Studio Ghibli Holiday Guide. Burnout doesn’t have to be the final note of the year.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
At times, Zootopia 2 feels less like a crime story and more like 90210 with predators and prey. Handsome, competent, and hesitant to take risks. Full review now. #Zootopia2 #Disney #AnimationReview #FilmCriticism
When Zootopia 2 Lacks Urgency and Bite, What’s A Rabbit to Do?
The the world of nearly every Disney movie requires a sequel, Zootopia 2 retreats from the urgency that once defined it. Cute and competent, it ultimately plays things safe in world building first and furthering the buddy cop pair's relationship second.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
LEGO Avengers: Strange Tails tackles social media obsession with cat-powered satire, Hawkeye pride, and just enough bite beneath the bricks. A surprisingly pointed MCU LEGO entry. #LEGO #Marvel #animation
LEGO Avengers Strange Tails Offers A Whisker of Truth
LEGO Avengers Strange Tails uses cheeky satire and cat-fuelled chaos to explore social media obsession, influence, and attention economics, all while giving Hawkeye a rare moment in the spotlight.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Luc Besson’s Dracula: A Love Tale trailer looks lush, gothic, and surprisingly romantic, and Christoph Waltz as Van Helsing has me ridiculously excited. #Dracula #LucBesson #ChristophWaltz #FilmTrailer
Trailer Reaction: Dracula, A Love Tale–From Francis Ford to Luc Besson, Whose Film Will Be Better?
Luc Besson’s Dracula, A Love Tale looks lavish. The biggest thrill is Christoph Waltz as Van Helsing, which instantly makes this feel like more than another retread of familiar lore.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Asia’s winter-solstice spirits hit different, frost bulls, dragon kings, yōkai, Namahage, and Korea’s red-bean ghost-chasing. Longest night as survival myth, not just a date. #folklore #WinterSolstice #mythology
When the Sun Sleeps: Winter Solstice in Asia (Part Three)
Across Asia, winter-solstice folklore treats the longest night as a test of humility and endurance. From Siberia’s frost bull to Japan’s snow spirits and Korea’s red-bean rituals, these traditions frame cold as a force to respect, not conquer, and renewal as something you earn.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Holiday cheer isn’t the whole story; 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga hits hard with intergenerational memory and perspective, told with haunting restraint. The anniversary release and update is just as powerful! 5/5.s #Indigenous #bookreview
7 Generations A Plains Cree Saga’s 15th Anniversary Release. On Why This Story Still Resonantes.
This may be the season to be jolly, but for others it can also be a time for reflection. 7 Generations A Plains Cree Saga invites that quieter pause, asking us to look back in order to understand what we carry forward. While it isn’t a holiday tale like Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, it shares a similar impulse, using reflection as a means of understanding responsibility, memory, and the path ahead.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Winter Solstice Legends: So Who Rules Them All? (Part Two)

Before Christmas and commerce, the winter solstice legends included more than the usual creatures that go bump in the night. From Krampus to the Yule Cat—there's many more who flit in the night, to celebrate winter’s dual nature: cruel yet…
Winter Solstice Legends: So Who Rules Them All? (Part Two)
Before Christmas and commerce, the winter solstice legends included more than the usual creatures that go bump in the night. From Krampus to the Yule Cat—there's many more who flit in the night, to celebrate winter’s dual nature: cruel yet cleansing, dark but also full of renewal.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Before Christmas, Europe’s cold nights belonged to spirits and beasts—Krampus, Perchta, and the Yule Cat. Explore how ancient #WinterSolsticeLegends still whisper through today’s festivals. #Folklore #Mythology #Culture #Europe
Winter Solstice Legends. Exploring Their Wild Magic and Legendary Status (Part One)
Before Christmas and commerce, the winter solstice legends included more than the usual creatures that go bump in the night. From Krampus to the Yule Cat—there's many more who flit in the night, to celebrate winter’s dual nature: cruel yet cleansing, dark but also full of renewal.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Dark Horse Comics’ Marvel Rivals: The Poster Collection is packed with gallery-quality art, from a stunning Lunar New Year piece to bold character showcases. A must for fans who love Marvel visuals more than PvP. #MarvelRivals #DarkHorseComics
Explosive! Amazing! Marvel Rivals The Poster Collection Is Being Delivered by a Dark Horse
Dark Horse Comics’ Marvel Rivals The Poster Collection delivers twenty gallery-quality prints that showcase Marvel heroes in striking, dynamic compositions. From a stunning Lunar New Year celebration to bold character showcases, the collection highlights the artistic care behind NetEase’s hero-shooter and proves the game’s visual identity stands strong on its own.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This ain't Xmas! Bethlehem, PA's #trashmetal band Dissentience is set to smash #kaiju cinema with #hplovecraft with progressive death-thrash fury. Four tracks, one story of ruin and rebirth. #musicreview #metal
Kaiju, Dissentience’s Tribute to TOHO is Cosmic!
Dissentience’s new concept EP Kaiju turns classic Japanese monster mayhem and Lovecraftian dread into a four-part metal narrative, charting a nameless beast’s attack from first impact to ash-filled aftermath with riffs as heavy as the fallout.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
@DynamiteComics next issue of Gargoyles: Demona will soon be here, and I have a recap and series in review about Greg Weisman & Frank Paur’s continuation. If you’re a fan of #Disney’s #90s animated series, this series is just getting started!
Dynamite Comics’ Gargoyles Demona Closing Chapter is Excitingly Near!
Demona’s solo comic series is just beginning! Just whether she’s a survivor or an eye of a tiger, depends on what Greg Weisman and Frank Paur have planned. Will this be it, or will there be more?
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December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Exploring five standout animated films from 2025 that never reached North America. From Sardinia to China to Indonesia, these global gems deserve more love. #animation #internationalfilm #festivalcircuit @otakunoculture
Five 2025 Animated Films That North America Is Missing
International animation in 2025 has produced some of the most ambitious and heartfelt films of the year, yet many remain unseen in North America. What these animated films offer in how they they can be different from traditional narratives.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Dick Van Dyke turns 100, and Fathom is throwing a party on the big screen. I look back at his Disney-era magic and pick my top 5 favourites. #DickVanDyke #Disney #classicfilm
Dick Van Dyke at 100! Celebrate His Spellbinding Legacy Any Which Way You Can
Dick Van Dyke is turning 100, and Fathom is celebrating with a theatrical tribute packed with clips, stories, and co-star memories. I look back on his legacy, that old-school Disney charm, and share my top five favourite Van Dyke works.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Bryan Fuller’s Dust Bunnies gives us Mads Mikkelsen as a freaky neighbour, a brave kid, and a very choosy monster under the bed. Odd, stylish, and darkly playful enough to haunt you after. #DustBunnies #BryanFuller #MadsMikkelsen #moviereview
Thankfully, There’s Just One Dust Bunny Than Two in Bryan Fuller’s Directorial Debut
Bryan Fuller’s feature debut Dust Bunny pairs Mads Mikkelsen with a sharp young heroine and a very picky monster under the bed. It’s a stylised mix of dark fantasy and absurdist humour that doesn’t always land, but its strange, playful energy is hard to shake.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A moving look at Lawrence Herbert, the visionary behind modern colour standards. Creadon’s documentary blends history, heart, and design culture into something quietly powerful. #TheKingOfColor #Pantone #documentary #moviereview
On How The King of Color Transformed How The Industry Saw The Rainbow
When you ask a graphic designer who The King of Color is and if that individual does not say Lawrence Herbert, it's best to hire someone else to get your visual design made.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Best of Universal Pictures Home Video Releases (2025 Gift Guide)

As the year winds down, Universal Pictures has quietly taken over my home video shelf. They’ve been releasing the titles I’m most eager to revisit, and when that includes their distribution work for DreamWorks, it’s an added…
The Best of Universal Pictures Home Video Releases (2025 Gift Guide)
As the year winds down, Universal Pictures has quietly taken over my home video shelf. They’ve been releasing the titles I’m most eager to revisit, and when that includes their distribution work for DreamWorks, it’s an added bonus. What follows is a look at the releases that earned a place in my collection for one reason or another. I’ll begin with a title that hasn’t hit home media yet, but I’m already excited for it.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike turns every battle into a manga page, flowing right to left with playful style. A bold twist on roguelikes that fans of the series will appreciate. #videogames #TheFable #IndieGaming
Lights, Pencil, The Fable Manga Build Roguelike… in Action! A Playful Mash-Up in Mixed Genres.
The Fable Manga Build Roguelike is a fresh sense of style, turning every encounter into a right-to-left comic page that springs to life. It’s ambitious, clever, and an intriguing experiment for fans of the long-running series.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Spirits, ghosts, kaiju, classics, and Starfleet legends 🎄📚 These are IDW and Top Shelf’s Best comics for 2025, handpicked and absolutely under-the-tree worthy. #comics #graphicnovels #indiecomics #giftguide
Under the Tree: IDW and Top Shelf’s Best of 2025
From gentle Halloween spirits to ghost-hunting kids, kaiju art showcases, and enduring literary classics, this curated guide highlights IDW and Top Shelf’s best comics for 2025—handpicked titles that belong under the tree.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The remastered Sasuke Blu-ray brings sharp visuals, richer sound, and a timeless adventure back to life. Perfect for #Anime fans, #ClassicAnime lovers, and anyone who appreciates early #Ninja storytelling. #bluray review at:
Rediscover Sasuke: An Essential, Powerful Release for Classic Anime Fans
This restored edition of Sasuke breathes new life into a forgotten classic of #Anime and #Ninja storytelling. Whether you're discovering it for the first time or revisiting its haunting journey, this Blu-ray delivers a crisp, heartfelt look at a young hero shaped by loss, honour, and survival. #Sasuke #AnimeCollectors #MartialArts
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM