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[REVIEW] GODZILLA: PLANET EATER IS A HANDSOME, STUFFY SEND-OFF FOR THE ANIME TRILOGY

Toho’s ambitious first anime for their most famous creation comes to a conclusion with PLANET EATER, and while it features much of the same tedious techno-babble we’ve come to expect from the series, Chapter 3 does succeed in developing engaging dichotomies alongside gorgeous monster visuals. That is where the positives stop, however, as the studio’s…

January 10, 2019

[REVIEW] CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE is Here, and it is Abysmally Tedious

Have you watched Toho Animation’s Part Two of their Godzilla series yet? If you haven’t, two things: 1.) This review will be short, but still includes a few spoilers. 2.) No matter how abysmally repetitive I found this entry, watch it if you’re even remotely curious… But don’t hold us responsible if you feel like…

July 19, 2018

[REVIEW] Pacific Rim: Uprising Is Far Better Than Abysmal Trailers Would Have You Believe

SPOILER FREE “Why is this movie being made?” is a question I’ve asked myself and many others ramping up to Uprising. The first film did poorly in the US by tentpole standards, relying on its excellent overseas intake (specifically in China) to make its huge budget back with a bit of profit on the…

March 21, 2018