Quantcast
Channel: Geek of Oz
Viewing all 854 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

Win Now You See Me on DVD

November 13, 2013, 1:54 am
$
0
0
Thanks to our friends at Hopscotch, we've got five copies of the action packed NOW YOU SEE ME on DVD to give away.

Now You See Me pits an elite FBI squad in a game of cat and mouse against "The Four Horsemen", a magic super-team of the world's greatest illusionists. The Four Horsemen pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders during their performances, and then funnel the millions of stolen profits into their audiences bank accounts, while staying one step ahead of the law.

FBI Special Agent Dylan (Ruffalo) is determined to make the magicians pay for their crimes-and to stop them before they pull off what promises to be an even more audacious heist. But he's forced to partner with Alma (Laurent), an Interpol detective about whom he is instantly suspicious. Out of desperation he turns to Thaddeus (Freeman), a famed magic debunker, who claims the bank heist was accomplished using disguises and video trickery. One thing Dylan and Alma agree on is that the Horsemen must have an outside point person, and that finding him (or her) is key to ending the magicians' crime spree. Could it be Thaddeus? Or Alma? Or could it really be... magic?

So, to get your hands on a copy, all you have to do is fill out the form below and you're in the running! Don't forget, you can get yourself a bonus entry just by following us on Twitter or liking us on Facebook!


Entries close 11:59pm on Sunday 24th November 2013. Your details will not be used in any way other than for the delivery of your prize. Geek of Oz and Hopscotch do not take any responsibility for the loss, damage or delay of/to prizes sent to winners (blame Australia Post for that one). The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered upon. One entry per person, subsequent entries will be void. Incorrect answers will be void. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or any other kind of trading currency such as creds, latinum, sen, kan, zeni, double dollars or Ankh Morpork dollars. Geek Of Oz take no responsibility for head explosions caused by utter awesomeness. This competition is only open to Australian residents. Any questions or queries can be submitted through the comment section at the bottom of screen. Good luck!
↧
Search

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa Review

November 14, 2013, 3:49 am
$
0
0
Part Candid Camera, part stunt extravaganza, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa proves I’ll never tire of the Jackass-style shenanigans. Led by mischief-maker-extraordinaire Johnny Knoxville, this is the most fun I’ve had at a movie in a long time. It’s a very simple set up: Johnny Knoxville reprises his grandpa character from the Jackass television show and travels around with his “grandson” (played by Jackson Nicoll), playing pranks on innocent bystanders. Whilst it gets no points for originality, it’s a hilariously entertaining film, if you can stomach the juvenile and slightly crass material.

Irving Zisman (Knoxville) is on a mission to drive his grandson Billy (Nicoll) across the country to return him to his father Chuck (Greg Harris) after Billy’s mum is arrested. Irving, who would rather be hitting up massage parlours and strip clubs, is less than enthralled at the idea of such a journey … and so the chaos begins.

The pranks are best left unspoiled and I would only do them an injustice by giving a blow-by-blow account of them. As with most Jackass endeavours, they vary in both effectiveness and vulgarity, with some of the larger set pieces leaving me close to tears as I was laughing so much. There is a charm to the humour in this film that I liked. Yeah, sure, it’s childish … but it works so well.

While Johnny Knoxville is brilliant as Irving it’s his young counterpart that steals the show. Jackson Nicoll is the perfect comedic foil for Knoxville. It was their great chemistry which aided the poignant moments of the film, of which there are a few. Many of the pranks use Nicoll as the instigator, which is a very clever way catch people unawares.

Veteran Jackass director Jeff Tremaine is at the helm and does a commendable job weaving the stunts throughout the surprisingly touching road trip narrative. This film has more heart than some of the sincere attempts at dramatic cinema I’ve seen of late. I found myself getting emotionally invested, despite the fact I knew it was all an elaborate hoax. Perhaps it’s because the film takes time to establish the characters and it’s a pretty straight forward relatable story, much in the same way films like Borat and Bruno are able to draw us in despite their ridiculousness.

In a year of few comedy releases, Bad Grandpa is the perfect excuse to get into the cinema and have a good chuckle. Nothing beats watching films like this with a huge audience where you get as much fun from people’s reactions in the crowd as you do from what’s on screen.  A must see.

If you see the film and agree or disagree with my thoughts feel free to drop a comment below.

- Stu
-      

↧
↧

Dungeon Fun #1 Review

November 19, 2013, 2:22 am
$
0
0
I’ll be the first to admit that I'm a huge fan of comic books. It’s a great collaborative (at times just one person too) medium that produces some amazing work. Generally, the first thing you think of when you hear “Comic Books” are capes comics like Spider-Man or Batman. However, comics are much more diverse than just capes stories and Dungeon Fun is proof of that.

One area of the comic book realm that has been catching my eye of late are all ages titles. Being able to cater for adults as well as children is no mean feat, but Colin Bell and Neil Slorance do it well with DungeonFun.

The first release from new small-press publisher Dogooder Comics, Dungeon Fun, follows the adventures of Fun Mudlifter. Raised by trolls in the moat of a castle, Fun’s life is changed forever when a sword plummets into her village from high above. This sets her off on a quest to confront the trolls responsible for all the falling items that plague her village. An odyssey that will involve jobsworth trolls, three-headed beasts, soothsaying shamans and headless barbarians, as she battles her way through dungeons to her final goal.

This isn’t the first time that Bell and Slorance have worked together. They previously created the fan favourite web series Jonbot Vs Martha which is described as "Kramer vs Kramer meets Short Circuit but with more swearing". What's not to love? You can see how well they work together as the story flows amazingly with an incredible amount of creativity. The fluid nature of the storytelling is testament to the foundation that the duo have laid with their time on Jonbot Vs Martha.

Slorance’s art style suits the tone of series so well. While it may seem simplistic, the art is able to convey so much emotion in every panel. Bell’s writing is never off pace, moving from comedy, to action and from sad to uplifting at an even flow. This book has love poured into it by these two and you can tell that Dungeon Fun is a labour of love.

Dungeon Fun contains the spirit of Adventure Time and Monty Pythonesque absurdist humour while still managing to be its own creature. Combining the utter fun of all ages comics with the modest, ingenuous heart of an indie book, Dungeon Fun is a real treat.

Dungeon Fun will go on sale in select comic stores in Glasgow on DUNGEON FUN DAY (Wednesday 20th November 2013), with digital editions available through Dogooder Comics, before debuting UK-wide at Leeds’ Thought Bubble Festival on the 22nd and 23rd of November 2013.

- Billy



↧

Filth Review

November 19, 2013, 2:39 am
$
0
0
Drugs, booze and kinky sex are the order of the day in Jon S. Baird’s latest film, Filth. James McAvoy stars as Bruce Robertson, Scotland’s most debauched detective, whose personal and professional life is teetering on the brink of annihilation. Awkwardly-paced and overtly-misogynistic, unfortunately Filth never really settles into its rhythm. The film has its moments but unfortunately it left me feeling a tad meh.

Based upon the Irvine Welsh novel of the same name, Filth follows Bruce around as he drinks, snorts and shags anything he can get his hands on. He is a selfish, manipulative and morally corrupt bastard who is always playing perverse practical jokes on his nearest and dearest. However, things start to unravel for Bruce during a murder investigation when his extracurricular activities start to catch up with him and his life starts to spiral out of control.

James McAvoy is an actor with an immense range. A glance at the breadth and variety of his filmography reveals that he’s rarely typecast. He’s managed to star in a vast array of projects from superhero to period-piece dramas. He’s exceptionally good in this film as a man who’s careening to the edge of self-destruction. McAvoy’s performance is fascinating to watch as his personal demons start to seep out through the multitude of cracks in his personality. While it’s a very loud and showy performance, it still allows for moments of raw vulnerability which Mr McAvoy knocks out of the park. He is supported very well by Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot), Eddie Marsan (The World’s End) and Jim Broadbent who has a small but pivotal role. The female cast members are unfortunately reduced to sexual conquests or recipients of Bruce’s verbal abuse; both tire quickly.

The problem is there isn’t anyone worth rooting for in this film, which eliminates the dramatic tension. Bruce is running around doing god knows what to lord knows who and I didn’t particularly care for him or them. This could very well be the point of the story but it doesn’t make it interesting to engage with. My mind kept wandering during this film, perhaps searching for a reason to stay invested. If we are meant to stumble down a warped and twisted rabbit hole into the depths of Bruce’s mind, then we get that but it’s really not enough. To make matters worse, the film has a bizarre tonal shift in the last act which came out of nowhere and attempted to re-write too much about the film far too late in the story. The final scenes feel rushed and too convenient, which is a shame.

Filth is not for the faint of heart. It’s a darkly disturbing tale about a man with nothing to live for except the very poisons that were his undoing. If you’re a fan of Trainspotting then this film will have a certain appeal, but for everyone else this is really a case of buyer beware: if the trailer doesn’t hook you, better give this one a miss.

Filth opens in select cinemas this Thursday. If you see Filth and agree or disagree with my review feel free to drop a comment below.

- Stu


↧

Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Review

November 20, 2013, 3:08 am
$
0
0

Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a fantastic sequel to 2012s box-office-colossal The Hunger Games. This film builds perfectly upon its predecessor and will leave fans salivating for what’s to come. I proclaimed my adoration for the franchise last year when I reviewed The Hunger Games and I’m so excited about how this story seems to be shaking down. 


Set shortly after the events of the first film, Catching Fire sees Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Melllark (Josh Hutcherson) travelling around the various districts, honouring the fallen tributes from the last Hunger Games and basically spreading propaganda on behalf of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). Of course, there is a continuation of the themes from first film, namely manipulation of information, censorship and government suppression, which are the mainstay tropes of the future-dystopian-world genre that categorises the series. However, something is different this time around. The populace, buoyed by the new hope that Katniss represents, aren’t buying the Capital misinformation and more drastic measures are required. A new Hunger Games is established, with the combatants comprised of past winners in order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the games. But something is amiss this time around …

Catching Fire succeeds due to a combination of fantastic acting, an effective script and artistically invisible directing and light-on exposition. Jennifer Lawrence’s rise to prominence is well documented by now, but the praise is warranted. With a glance or minute movement she can take command of the screen, and in a similar way to someone like Cameron Diaz, her comedic timing gives her a relaxed and plausible style. Lawrence isn’t the only standout performer though; Josh Hutcherson is great in what really is an interesting role for a male lead to play, given Katniss is clearly the dominant character physically. I like how the gender roles are somewhat swapped around without Peeta coming across as weaker – he’s merely more emotional. These two performances are partially why the series is so riveting for me. Forget Bella Swan and her sparkly vampire, these are two characters that young adults can look up to as role models.

In terms of supporting cast, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci and several more reprise their roles and are pitch perfect. This time around they are joined by a host of veteran character actors including Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer and Phillip “I’m-amazing-in-everything” Seymour-Hoffman. The older cast members really bring out the best in their younger counterparts. The scenes between Donald Sutherland and Jennifer Lawrence are particularly fun to watch. The performances are aided by a fabulous screenplay by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt. Much like the first film, it never gets bogged down in pointless exposition, the characters are given clearly defined arcs and there is plenty of humour sprinkled throughout to ease the moments of tension.

Francis Lawrence (Constantine, I am Legend) has replaced Gary Ross in the director’s chair this time around which I’ll admit I was disappointed with at first because of how much I loved what he did with the first film. A few minutes into this film and it was clear that the change was for the best. This is a far tighter film, with superior editing and cinematography. It was hard to believe that it’s over two hours long considering how quickly the film moves. Francis Lawrence is directing the final two installments for the series, which is excellent news considering how well this one was made.

At the risk of incurring the wrath of fans everywhere I would put Hunger Games: Catching Fire up on the shelf next to The Empire Strikes Back in terms of what it has done for the series. It has expanded a world I was already invested in and now I simply must know what happens next. Clear my schedule because I’ll be watching this one again very soon. Bring on Hunger Games: Mocking Jay!

If you see the film and agree or disagree with my thoughts feel free to leave a comment below.

- Stu 



↧
↧

Cowboy Bebop Remastered Sessions Collection 1 Review

October 16, 2013, 1:45 am
$
0
0
Every now and again a series comes along that blows everything out the water, combining elements from various genres into one outstanding, well-rounded, and polished series. Cowboy Bebop is that series.

This fan favourite anime series is considered one of the greatest ever created and now, 15 years later, this timeless classic is available in high definition Blu Ray.

Cowboy Bebop revolves around the adventures of a crew of bounty hunters trying to clean up space by bringing bad guys to justice, attempting to make some cash while doing it.

The crew of the starship ‘Bebop’ consists of ex-police officer Jet Black, former crime syndicate member Spike Spiegel, the mysterious and alluring Faye Valentine, computer hacker Radical Edward and a Welsh Corgi call Ein.

Each episode in the series revolves around the crew pursuing a different bounty, each with its own unique and dangerous situations. While each of these episodes can be viewed as standalone, they all have moments which peel back a little more into the characters backstories and develop them even further as the series progresses.

Set in the year 2071, Cowboy Bebop takes place throughout the solar system with the use of Hyperspace Gates. Inner Planets and their Moons within the Solar System have been terraformed after Earth was abandoned. An accident in 2022 severely damaged Earth’s Moon, causing it to rain destruction upon the Earth. Even though the series is set in the future, it still has this realistic down to earth setting about it. The terraformed locations also have a mixture of Western and Eastern culture which really showcases how much humanity as a collective has integrated and come together.

As mentioned earlier, each bounty has its own unique and dangerous situations. This is seen with some of the crimes being committed including but not limited to eco-terrorism, computer hacking, drug smuggling, hijackings and theft. The philosophical aspect of each of the motives behind the bounties is covered as well. Some are committed by desperate people who feel as though they don’t have a choice while others revel in their actions.

Music is another aspect which has made this series a gem and stand out beyond the rest. Developed by the legendary Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts (a project band that Kanno assembled to perform for the series) with original tunes created for the series comprised primarily of 70’s style Jazz, Funk, and Blues. It could be said that the music is in itself one of the main characters. It showcases the significance of what is happening on screen and tends to work much better words can say.

The sound quality for the Blu Ray release is fantastic and presented in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound for both English and Japanese audio. As well as the sound quality improvement, the visuals benefit from remastering as well. Everything is much sharper and contain more detail, with different tones of colours added to make everything seem more natural making the series a truly cinematic experience.

Extras for this Blu Ray release include Japanese commercials for both the Blu Ray and DVD releases, two music videos for different versions of the Tank! opening, and a clean textless credit sequence. It also contains commentaries from the Japanese cast and crew.

Whilst reviewing this Blu Ray set, I watched it over one weekend with a friend who had not seen the series at all, he was hooked within the first few episodes. There are many reasons why Cowboy Bebop is considered to be one of the greatest anime series ever created. For me though, it’s because 15 years later, this series is still a timeless classic whose stories continue to have a lasting impression on me. I cannot recommend this series highly enough, it is a must buy for everyone.

See you later space cowboy.

- Billy 


↧

JFF 2013 Review - Library Wars

October 17, 2013, 2:30 pm
$
0
0

Library Wars is one of the most enjoyable films I’ve watched this year. It uniquely blends political espionage, warfare and romantic comedy into a touching and entertaining film.

Library Wars instantly sets up a believableworld and completely fleshes it out. Set in a not-too-distant-future dystopian Japan, the government has passed new laws in order to censor any books it deems “immoral”. Agents of the Betterment Act are charged with tracking down and destroying all questionable material. In response to this, the Library Defence Force was formed to protect creativity and free expression. 
Iku Kasahara (Nana Eikura) is a young woman who desperately wants to join the Library Defence Force, after a chance encounter in a bookstore inspires her to help protect books. Once accepted into the Force, her determination tests the patience of her supervisors and friends alike. All the while, tensions are mounting as the Betterment Act agents start using non-sanctioned power in order to cover up the government’s past sins.  

Director Shinsuke Sato manages to meld several genres which usually shouldn’t work together. Who would have thought that a romantic comedy, political drama and war film would blend together so seamlessly? Thanks to cinematographer Taro Kawazu, the films looks drop-dead gorgeous, especially inside the Library Defence Force’s home base. The film has a futuristic look which suits the story but somehow it still feels grounded in reality. The action set pieces, whilst fairly straightforward, are very effective. I’ll definitely track down more films from Mr Sato. 

The soundtrack was handled by composer Yu Takami. This reminded me of a Hans Zimmer or Danny Elfman score, one which shifted so easily with the narrative and perfectly punctuated the scenes. I felt myself surging with the action sequences and being lulled in by the more emotional sequences thanks in the most part to the music.

The performances are fantastic, in particular Nana Eikura who reminds me of Cameron Diaz in that she conveys so much charm and natural comedy. Junichi Okada plays the gruff, seen-it-all-before supervisor of Kasahara. The on screen chemistry between Okada and Eikura is partially why I enjoyed this so much. They are ably supported commendably by Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill 1), Koji Ishizaka and Jun Hashimoto. The performances really sold the moments of tension as well as the comedic scenes. I’ll be honest; it got a little dusty for me at times during some of the more touching scenes. 


This is a must see film, it’s that simple. I adored it from the opening to closing shot. It’s everything I ever wanted or needed from a big blockbuster. This is proof yet again of how far American blockbusters have devolved to the rest of the world in terms of originality. This is a massive scale yet heartfelt film which isn’t afraid to tackle big ideas. Easily top-ten-of-the-year material.  

Library Wars is screening as part of the Japan Foundation Sydney'sJapanese Film Festival 2013. If you see the film and agree or disagree with my thoughts feel free to leave a comment below.

- Stu




↧

Winter City #7 Review

November 27, 2013, 8:38 pm
$
0
0
Seven issues in and Winter City continues to impress with its high production values and dedication to storytelling. Although this latest installment represents a rather significant change of pace for the series, and indeed the absence of action was certainly a risk , it doesn't prevent it from being my favorite issue to date. This more emotionally focused story hits all of its marks and proved without a shadow of a doubt that Carl and Patrick Purcell have an impressive writing range.

After the action packed climax of issue six, Winter City #7 acts as a refreshing character piece. As with the previous issues it switches between both the past and present, opening with a young Sam Winters going to church.  Sam, who is aged 12, is understandably nervous about going for the first time but what he finds is a sense of comfort in the Preacher's zealous sermon.

What flows from the Preacher's mouth is nothing less than a fire-and-brimstone extravaganza as he talks of the end of days. This sermon hit me as particularly authentic with its throwbacks to the Book of Revelation and mentions of the angel of death. The mentions of death in particular helping to shed some light on the origins of Sam's 'Reaper' persona.

Pablo Verdugo Munoz works hard to keep the dialogue heavy sections of the issue visually interesting. He pans to the audience at just the right times and masterfully uses panel angles and zoom to create pacing and intensity. And just like that the Winter City creative team turn a Bible bashing sermon into the highlight of the issue.

The remainder of the issue is divided between  what is happening in the present, picking up where issue six left off, and a flash back to Sam as a teenager. Both of these scenes feature dialogue and character development to give us more of a glimpse into who Sam was and who he has become.

Through the flash backs we see Sam as a gentle church going teenager. There is a particularly heart warming scene where he gives his friend/love interest Casey a beautiful metal angel for her birthday. This begs the question; what turned this gentle soul into the mass murdering reaper?

I look forward to finding out the answer as it is slowly drip-fed to us through the remaining five issues of the series. There are certainly no easy answers in Winter City, but that's just the way I like it.

Winter City #7 cements the staying power of the series and the depth of the premise. This isn't just a 'one hit wonder'. Winter City is here to stay and makes for an iconic fixture in the Australian comic book scene.  

- Christof


↧
Search

One Chance - Review

November 28, 2013, 2:46 am
$
0
0
Clearly, judging from its marketing campaign, One Chance wants to be this season’s ‘Billy Elliot’. It’s the story of a man chasing his artistic dream despite the brutish roots of his hometown holding him back. The one differentiating feature however is, One Chance is based upon the true life and struggles of lovable Welshman Paul Potts, who rose to international stardom when he won the first series of the television show Britain’s Got Talent. Whilst the film has solid performances and genuinely touching moments, unfortunately it’s hamstrung by a screenplay littered with saccharine self-aware typical biopic dialogue. 

Since this is based on real events, it’s kind of hard to talk about without spoiling the story. I’ll do my best to tip-toe around key moments but in saying that, this is one of those ‘journey not the destination’ type films. Set in a small industrial town in Wales, we first meet Paul as his time is consumed by two key activities; namely singing and being chased by a pack of bullies. Paul’s plight is fairly straight-forward; he’s an overweight opera fanatic in a mucho-industrial town who is yearning to break free. We’ve seen films with a similar flavour before, such as Billy Elliot, Brassed Off and The Full Monty to name just a few.

James Cordon (History Boys) channels the comedic style of Ricky Gervais as he plays Paul Potts with a self-deprecating slightly awkward charm. He’s matched very well by Alexandra Roach (Iron Lady, Anna Karenina) who plays Julie-Ann Cooper, Paul’s girlfriend. Together they convey the idea that they’re a couple of misfits who were lucky to find each other. Paul’s parents are played by Julie Walters and Colm Meaney; sadly neither seemed overly challenged by their role. Walters does her cheeky-quirky-housewife whilst Colm Meaney plays the gruff steel worker, who represents everything that Paul doesn’t want to become. Mackenzie Crook (The Office, Game of Thrones) is the comedic relief as Paul’s best mate and boss; think Spike from Notting Hillmeets a fantasy role player. It’s a good performance from one of Britain’s premier character actors.

My biggest issues with this film are the bland directing and the screenplay. Director David Frankel (Hope Springs, The Devil Wears Prada) isn’t renowned for his stylistic flare, and for the most part the direction felt repetitive. We’d be treated to an establishing shot, followed by a shot of either the ceiling or other landmark at which point the camera would slowly pan to where ever the characters were. Annoyingly this is repeated ad nauseum. I appreciate that the story didn't call for flashy techniques but this started to feel like a metronome. The screenplay was too heavy handed and aware that Paul is going on to great things, for example in the opening sequences of the film Paul is rushed to hospital due to an issue with his ear, whilst being wheeled into the operating theatre his mother yells “as long as he can still sing one day we’ll be happy”. There were many instances of this kind of script writing, which robbed the film from having a natural feeling to it.

Overall One Chance isn’t a bad film; it’s a middle-of-the-road feel good story which I’m sure some people will get a kick out of. I think this is a film that will do very well in the over 50 market. It simply lacks the charm and execution of the films which it is attempting to emulate.


One Chance is currently in cinemas, if you see the film and agree or disagree with my thoughts feel free to drop a line below.

- Stu



↧
↧

Delivery Man - Review

December 3, 2013, 2:10 am
$
0
0
In a move set to shock no one, in his latest film Delivery Man, Vince Vaughn plays a schlubby, middle-aged slacker who is forced to face up to his responsibilities … blah blah … conflict … blah blah … resolution. Forgive my abrupt dismissal of it, but when a film is so overly formulaic as this manages to be, it’s nigh on impossible for it to work for me.

David Wozniak (Vaughn) is in a bit of a rut. He’s up to his eyeballs in debt, his girlfriend Emma (Cobie Smulders) has dumped him and he’s just found out he’s the father of 533 children as a result of a mix-up at his local sperm bank. To make matters worse, 142 of his progeny have launched legal proceedings to learn his identity. For a fairly simple plot concept, David’s situation is unnecessarily explained ad nauseum throughout the film. The problem being is that past the first revelation, it isn’t that interesting.

My biggest gripe with the film is that it’s not particularly funny. Sure there are a few chuckles here and there, but far fewer than you’d expect given the cast. I’ve long been a fan of Vince Vaughn’s brand of two speed comedy; it’s either loveable-rogue-comes-good or snide-cynical bad-boy-comes-good. Vaughn is starting to look tired, almost as if he knows it’s a bit of stretch to keep playing the same old characters. Compounding the issue is that he is completely outclassed comedically by Chris Pratt who plays his lawyer/best friend for the pending lawsuit. Cobie Smulders is given very little to do, which is so frustrating considering we’ve seen how funny she can be on How I Met Your Mother. 

Delivery Man is a remake of the 2011 film Starbuck. Interestingly the films are both directed by Ken Scott. Whilst it’s not uncommon for films to be remade for the American market, it’s less common for it to be done so soon and by the same director. The film has real issues with its tone, swinging wildly between silly and comedic scenes to heartfelt moments. Sadly, the film didn’t really nail either particularly well. Perhaps the director will get a third crack at it to iron out the problems ...?

The film spends way too much time and effort building up to the big lawsuit, which in the end is disappointingly anti-climactic, including only three very brief scenes. This should have been the bulk of the film. The courtroom setting has the potential for comedy, tension and drama which would have helped develop most of the characters all at the same time. Instead we get way too many pointless interactions between David and the kids.

Delivery Man isn’t worth racing out to see. Even the most devout Vince Vaughn of fans would have to admit that his star has gone from a wane to a plummet of late. He’s well and truly due a big hit to get things going again. Sadly this isn’t it. Stay home and re-watch Old School, Dodgeball or Anchorman to see classic Vince Vaughn in action.


- Stu


↧

PS4 Console Review

December 5, 2013, 12:55 am
$
0
0
Before we start, the PS4 is apparently all sold out until next year but don’t dismay. I was actually fortunate enough to walk into an electronics store and buy one off the shelf on launch day. Make a few phone calls and don’t forget to ask at every stockist that you walk by, you just might walk out with a brand new console!

Sony have made no secret of the fact that their next gen powerhouse is specifically focused on gaming especially with their #4THEPLAYERS marketing campaign. This in itself is a dangerous position to be in when challenged by a console that pretty much promises to yet again be an all-in-one entertainment machine. The PS4’s saving grace, however, is that it’s actually very impressive gaming machine.

Having previously owned a PS3 and three Xbox 360’s (a pox on you, red ring of death!) I can safely say that I’ve always been more impressed with the overall features and build quality of Sony’s products, excluding the Dualshock3 controller. I always loved the ability of both machines to play video on both hardcopy and digitally, a feature which is extremely limited, especially to those of us in the Australian market. Gone is DLNA support, MP3 support, PlayTV and even a number of video apps such as YouTube, Plus7, SBS on Demand and ABC iView. Hell, it won’t even play music CDs. Even though these omissions mean that I have to run my PS3 alongside as a media centre, I can’t deny the fact that this is one lean, mean gaming machine.

Immediately upon removing this little beauty from the box, it’s evident that Sony have taken a more focused view of Playstation’s future. The look of the console appears to reflect Sony’s previous business model of providing games consoles, not multimedia machines. In short, it looks like a sexy little italicised version of the PS2. Rather minimalist in approach, the box only contains a power cable, a brief manual, one Dualshock4 controller and one HDMI cable. So wit hough buying anything extra (except for a game) the console is ready to go. Optional extras include additional controllers, console stand and the PlaystationCamera.

The controller has finally had a more substantial redesign than previous iterations which have all closely resembled those of the first Playstation. The Dualshock4 is a near perfect design in both aesthetics and practicality. The grips are now slightly bulbous, fitting well in the palm of the hand while the textured coating gives the impression of better grip. The twin thumb sticks have a domed head with a ringed lip which is surprisingly easier to control than the Xbox’s concaved sticks. Although there's no noticeable difference in weight between the old and new, the Dualshock4 feels a lot more solid and sturdy in the hand. 

A minor redesign, but one that makes a hell of a difference, is the shape of the R2 and L2 triggers. They have been re-moulded so that when the controller is sat on a surface such as a coffee table or the couch, the triggers will support its weight instead of triggering the… err… trigger. This is because the triggers are now recessed away from the body instead of curving in. As an added bonus, it gives the triggers much more grip. The much publicised light bar is inconsequential. If you’re looking at the light bar on your controller to see if your health is low, you’re doing gaming wrong. Finally the touch pad. It’s a rather novel inclusion and one that has only really been utilised in full in Killzone: Shadowfall so far. It will be interesting to see how this feature is used in future games. On a side note, the controllers tiny speaker punches out a fair bit of sound so you may want to turn down that particular speakers volume in the system settings.

Turning the console on for the first time is a painless experience with only a minor set up required before delving into the rather minimalist design. Gone is theXcrossMediaBar and many of the features that came with it. At present, there are no themes available and you can’t even change the colour of the main theme in the system settings, you're stuck with Sony azure. This new user interface delivers the bare basics of the XMB and instead appears to focus on building a social network of PS gamers. This is punctuated by the consoles “share” ability wherein gamers can share clips of their gaming experience, complete with their own commentary, images of in game play or even images of themselves using the Playstation camera. The only real apps to speak of are Sony ones which gives the feeling that the omission of CD playing/ripping, DNLA and even video streaming through the browser is aimed at funnelling users toward services like Sony’s Music Unlimited. Smells like Apple. That said, recent announcements have indicated that certain features of the PS3 such as CD and DNLA may make an appearance in an upcoming firmware update. Fingers crossed.

Upon popping in a game you’ll face only a minimal install time before you can jump on in and play. Load times are minimal and the graphics are notably better than what you’d expect from PS3, of course. On the whole, textures are better, lighting and motion are brilliant and the draw distance is exceptional. There are moments in Killzone, moments without the gunfire, when you look out over the cityscape and think “damn, I can’t wait for Mass Effect 4”. The gaming is very pretty, of course, but it’s the small details such as being able to jump in and jump out of a game without quitting. Want to start downloading a movie mid-game? Press the PS button to jump out to the main interface, do your business, then jump back in and continue shooting up Helghast or buckling swashes etc.


The Playstation app, available on Apple devices and Android, is a handy little tool which allows for the use of second screens and even the use of mobile devices to enter text into text fields, saving you from the arduous task of typing with the Dualshock4. Although unable to be tested by yours truly, rumour has it that the PS Vita and Sony devices including the Xperia tab are able to be used as a second screen for PS4 games, albeit at a lower resolution. 

Fact of the matter is that this is a next gen machine and it kicks all sorts of arses. The omission of certain multimedia elements is a little bit of a let down but fact of the matter is that this is a gaming machine, the best on the market at that. As long as you can set aside your expectations for an all-in-one entertainment machine, you’re all but guaranteed a fantastic gaming experience with the PS4. The gameplay is smooth, fluid and downright sexy. If games on launch look this good, imagine 2,3 or even four years down the track! One thing is certain, it’s an incredibly exciting time to be a PS #Player. On paper the Xbox One has more features but less power, like a Toyota Camry, however the PS4 is a Bugatti Veyron, light on features but an absolute ball tearing beast. 

- Ryan


↧

Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! Review

December 5, 2013, 1:06 am
$
0
0

Pendleton Ward's charming animated series 'Adventure Time' has very quickly become a mainstay of Cartoon Network's scheduling and it's easy to see why. Memorable characters, a unique fantasy setting packed full nods to old school role playing and of course a great sense of humor all make for series that resonates with kids and adults alike.

Anyone who has seen an episode or two will agree that this is a series begging to be made into a video game. Not surprisingly it has been made into several, the latest of which is the not so concisely titled 'Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon because I don't know', which I will refer to as 'Explore the Dungeon' for the sake of brevity. And indeed this name says it all, this game is about exploring a massive 100 level dungeon and that's about it.

On paper an Adventure Time style dungeon crawl sounds great, and for the first couple of levels it really is. You get to stomp around a dungeon with up to three friends playing as Finn, Jake, Marceline, Cinnamon Bun and a myriad of other iconic adventure time characters (and yes L.S.P is a playable character). Thankfully all of the voice actors from the show lend their vocal talents (voice-a-likes would have been a deal breaker for me) and the funny dialogue kept me laughing for the first five or so levels. Twenty identical levels later and my laughter had turned into pained tears of boredom.

The repetition in 'Explore the dungeon' is crippling and is very much it's undoing. With the exception of the two boss fights the first twenty levels (dungeons) feel almost identical and is only worsened by the fact that they are all inhabited by the same five or so monsters. Once you manage to power through this labyrinth of repetition you are 'rewarded' with ice dungeon levels a.k.a the levels you just played but with a different skin.

To be fair new monsters and obstacles are slowly introduced but it's not quick enough and these new additions can't make up for the fact that the combat is about as repetitive and stale as the level design. More boss fights and time trials make for interesting diversions but they are too few and far between only appearing every 10 levels. It all reeks of a rushed game.

Although solid, the graphics also add to the impending feeling that this game was churned out far too quickly. The visuals have a sort of 8-bit quality, reminiscent of vintage video games and all thee characters and enemies appear as cute pixelated sprites. For the most part it works but it comes across as a rip-off of retro game graphics rather then a fully fledged homage.

Underneath the multitude of design flaws plaguing this game there is a faint glimmer of hope. After all it is still set in the Adventure Time universe so it can't be a complete pile of garbage.

The humour and dialogue is all spot on and kept me chuckling for the most part. I also feel an honorable mention should go out to the 'huglust' curse that makes you hug your allies if you get to close. At first it's cute but soon becomes a problem when your trying to hack up skeletons with your vampire axe and Jake won't stop hugging you. So there is a silver lining here, albeit very faint, but it's certainly not enough to redeem this games many sins.

Overall I doubt that 'Explore the Dungeon' has much to offer the older gamer with it's repetitive level design and uninspired combat. At the same time I can't see kids persevering with this either. This raises the question of who was this game actually aimed at?

I fear that in an attempt to please everyone the developers have created a rushed unfocused mess that won't please anyone. I may pick this game up with a couple of friends for a quick 20 minute session here and there but it's doubtful.

I reviewed 'Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know' on Playstation 3 but it's also available on Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U and PC.

- Christof

↧

Spectacular Now - Review

December 8, 2013, 12:32 am
$
0
0
Now, I want to tell you about this little film i saw the other day, but you’ve got to promise me that you’re not going to get too excited about it. Just play it cool, like I’m telling you some innocuous story about my aunt or something. The thing is, the world of cinema can seem like a river of light brown sludge; snaking its way through lands of predictability and sameness. Every now then small gems wash up on the banks of this river, which wait patiently for cinephiles to discover them. Spectacular Now is a beautiful little film which i hope finds its way in the big bad cynical world.

Let me reiterate, this is really small film with plenty of heart, i only stress this because i fear that this film may suffer the backlash as experienced by films like Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty and Little Miss Sunshine. I appreciate that these films were critically acclaimed and achieved box office success, but it’s when people come to these films after all the hype that you hear responses like “Yeah, it’s okay. But I was expecting more”. Whilst Spectacular Now doesn’t seem like a particularly original story, the film’s strength and charm lies within it’s fully developed complex characters and the seamless execution from director James Ponsoldt .

Set in a non-descript middle American town, Spectacular Now is the story of life-of-the-party Sutter (Miles Teller) who has just been dumped by his long-time girlfriend Cassidy (Brie Larson). After a night of heavy drinking, Sutter meets Aimee (Shailene Woodley), in that he wakes up on her front lawn without a clue how he got there. Sutter is of the belief that his life is complete, sadly though he is the type of guy who has peaked way too early in life and has many lessons to learn. This is a touching story which looks at the sins of parents being revisited on their children, the demons which can cripple us and the fact that the young are never as smart as they think they are.

Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley do an excellent job as the leads. Teller has a natural cockiness to him which suited his character beautifully. He reminds me of Shia LeBeouf (save your hate mail), both in looks and his air of self assurance. Ms Woodley is set to have a fantastic career, she has so many weapons in her acting arsenal. Here she presents as a slightly awkward yet determined young woman, perfectly encapsulating the naivety that can blind younger people when starting their first intimate relationships. It’s the kind of performance that is worth the price of admission. Some of the supporting characters are a touch too broad for my tastes, namely Kyle Chandler as Sutter’s alcoholic father who is teetering on being a cliche.

Director James Ponsoldt presents an authentic slice of American life. He manages to capture those beautiful little moments that we’ve all experienced, from a night late night cruise around deserted suburban streets to sitting in a kiddies pool discussing your tales of woe with your best mate. Ponsoldt has a patience to his storytelling, in that he’s able to let a scene slowly develop, giving the audience time to consume and digest the character and plot points.

Spectacular Now is only getting a very limited release. I encourage everyone to make the effort to get out to see it. Like The Way Way Back earlier this year, this is a gentle reminder of how effective smaller films can be.

Spectacular Now is in select cinemas, if the see the film and agree or disagree with my thoughts feel free to leave a comment below.


- Stu





↧
↧

Billy's Xmas Gift Guide for Geeks

December 9, 2013, 12:32 am
$
0
0
Batman DC Comics Boxos Papercraft Activity Set

This Activity set is perfect for any Batman or Papercraft fan! 

Super cute and easy to assemble, this set will be hours of fun for anyone and looks amazing when displayed anywhere.
The set includes a Papercraft Batman, Robin, Joker, Alfred, Bruce Wayne. Put together with a Papercraft Batmobile and amazing backgrounds, and you have the perfect Christmas gift!

Get it from: Amazon

Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout

So we can all agree that the Marvel and DC Lego figurines and packs are awesome right? So how can you top them you ask?

Well Lego have done so with an Arkham Asylum playset!

Measuring at 32 cm high and 34 cm wide, the set is highly detailed with 8 rooms to play out all your Lego Superhero scenarios. The set also includes 8 minifigure: Batman, Robin, The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Dr. Harleen Quinzel, Scarecrow and a Guard.

Get it from: Lego.com and all good toys stores

Cowboy Bebop Remastered Sessions Collection 1


The modern anime classic that defines cool was re-released earlier this year on Blu-Ray and is a must for everyone. I say everyone because even non anime fans will get a kick out of this series. It features the tales of a bunch of intergalactic bounty hunters taking down wanted criminals one bounty at a time. The series has been praised for it's stories and the music used in the series.



You can check out my Geek of OZ review for it here.

Get it from: Madman and good DVD retailers

Battling Boy by Paul Pope 

This new original Graphic Novel series sees the city of Acropolis besieged by Monsters and other Villains. All that stands in their way is a 12 year old demo-god named Battling Boy. Battling Boy gets his powers via a set of t-shrts with an animal totem on them, which allows him to access the characteristics of that animal.

An all ages book which is smart, fun and has a ton of imagination.

Get it from: Good book stores



Saga Vol 1 & 2.

Saga is a series that I cannot get enough of. A mixture of Fantasy and Science Fiction, this series takes you to the farthest reaches of your imagination and then beyond. An epic space opera/fantasy that depicts two lovers from long-warring races, Alan and Marko, on the run from either side of the war as they try to care for their newborn daughter Hazel, who also narrates the series.

Volumes 1 and 2 collect the first 12 issues of this amazing series.

Get it from: Good book stores

↧

Stu's Xmas Gift Guide for Geeks

December 10, 2013, 10:57 pm
$
0
0
Molecular Basics by Heiko Antoniewicz

This is the perfect cookbook for those home cooks who are wowed by culinary wizards like Heston Blumenthal and Ferran Adria. Molecular gastronomy is where the worlds of science and cooking collide, with truly breathtaking possibilities. This is the ideal gift for that special someone who’s looking for a bit of adventure in the kitchen.


How I Slept My Way to The Middle by Kevin Pollak

Legend of film and podcaster extraordinaire, Kevin Pollak gives a guided tour of his remarkable career from his stand-up comedy roots to working with Hollywood A-listers up to and including his current online ventures. Easily one of the funniest men in the business and a great book for anyone who likes tales from behind the silver screen.

Get if from: Good bookstores


Hammer Horror Collection (Blu Ray)

Nothing says Christmas like the the grand daddies of horror, right … ? Why not mix things up this year and treat that special horror lover in your life to the classic horror films of yesteryear. This collection has all the baddies you know and love from Zombies to The Witches and everything else right up to the duke of spook himself, Dracula. 

Get if from: Good DVD retailers


The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back by J W Rinzler

This could possibly be the perfect coffee table book for geeks. J W Rinzler was granted unprecedented access to LucasFilm archival material in order to produce the most comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest films ever made. 

Get it from: Good bookstores


Samsung UN85S9 -85 Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV

For anyone who has an annoying $40,000 lying around and really wants the most bad ass television known to man, you can’t go past this little baby from Samsung. Now, granted, you may have to sell a few vital organs to get the funds together but what a joyous recovery you’ll have when you’re enjoying this glorious monument of home entertaining perfection in the comfort of your own home. 

Get it from: Wherever rich people shop. Don't ask us, we're broke.
↧
Search

Madman's 12 Announcements of Xmas - #1

December 11, 2013, 11:24 pm
$
0
0
Every day, from now until Christmas, the mad people at Madman will be announcing a new title for us to look forward to in the new year. Today's title announcement is....

#1 - BLUE EXORCIST – THE MOVIE

When his adopted father, Shiro Fujimoto, was killed by his biological father, Satan, Rin Okumura swore to become an exorcist to avenge Shiro's death declaring war on his own blood-relatives of the underworld...

Everyone is in the midst of preparing for a festival which is celebrated once every 11 years in True Cross Academy Town. However, behind the scenes in the shadows, a "Phantom Train" goes berserk while the barriers protecting the town from demon intrusions are under repair. Rin, Yukio, and Shiemi are sent to exorcise the Phantom Train, but as usual Rin complicates the situation. 

Amidst the chaos, Rin meets a demon in the form of a young boy.

Meanwhile, Cheng-Long Liu, a Senior Exorcist First Class from the Taiwan Branch joins Shura in the repair operation and the story takes an unexpected turn as all their fates cross...

BLUE EXORCIST – THE MOVIE comes to DVD and Blu-Ray in April, 2014

You can check out the rest of Madman's announcements HERE.

↧

Dead Body Road #1 Review

December 12, 2013, 12:49 am
$
0
0

“The men involved in his wife’s death must die. All of them.”

That’s the base premise for Dead Body Road, the new series from Image Comics' Skybound Imprint. Revenge noir at its core, this book hits the ground running at a furious speed setting it apart from your regular revenge story. This is in part due the talent of the creative team at the helm.

The story starts off with a botched heist, which leaves a security guard and the wife of our protagonist, Gage, dead. Tortured and broken within, Gage follows whatever leads he has, small as they are, to set bloody revenge against the people responsible for the death of his beloved Anna.

The writing in this first issue by Justin Jordan is a solid introduction to the series, offering twists and leaving you wanting more. If you’ve enjoyed Jordan’s previous violence filled series, Luther Strode, you won't be disappointed with Dead Body Road.

Matteo Scalera’s pencils and inks pop off the pages displaying the violence and grief of Jordan’s writing like an early Tarantino flick. With his amazing work on Black Science, and the high standard he sets on his other work, Scalera has quickly become a favourite of mine. His art in Dead Body Road made me think of Sean Murphy and Punk Rock Jesus, not that any comparison is needed.

Moreno Dinisio’s colours flesh out the art with a palette of blues, yellows and browns which reinforces the rugged dirty revenge world that the series is set in. The lettering of Pat Brosseau pops as well, with jagged geometric style balloons that add to the off-kilter feel that flows through this series. 

Image Comics and Skybound are known for picking great series and this is just another title to tip your hat to. If it continues like this, Dead Body Road looks to be one of my favourite mini-series of 2014.

- Billy


↧
↧

American Hustle - Review

December 12, 2013, 3:37 am
$
0
0

With arguably the year’s greatest cast, American Hustle is an immensely entertaining crime film. This cinematic menagerie is populated by a variety of conniving, unhinged and at times ridiculous characters. It’s fascinating to sit back and watch them interact with one another as the stakes spiral out of control. This film is blessed with an exceptional script. Director David O. Russell (The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook) proves once again he’s the master of wrangling absurd characters.

Set in late 70s New York, we meet Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) a small time fraudster who does what he can to get by. He meets his soul mate Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) and the two start a very lucrative scam which is unfortunately shut down by FBI agent Richie Dimaso (Bradley Cooper). Irving and Amy are coerced work with for the FBI, in order to take down four targets. Alliances are tested as the trio get themselves deeper into the con than they ever intended to. Like all good heist films, it’s hard to tell who’s conning who …

Like Quentin Tarantino, Woody Allen or Martin Scorsese, David O. Russell is able to draw phenomenally talented actors to his projects and bring them together to form an effective team. This film boasts the likes of Bale, Adams and Cooper but also Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Pena and many more which I won’t spoil. Whilst each actor brings their own particular brand of kookiness to the film; Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence shine the brightest. Now before you roll those pretty eyes of yours, I won’t be singing the praises of Jennifer Lawrence as per usual … but let me just say it’s kind of crazy that she’ll have this film and Hunger Games: Catching Fire out at the same time. There that’s it … she rocks. Bale, who has yet again transformed physically for a role (surprise surprise) is great as the loveable rogue leading this film. He’s part schmuck, part swindler with a dash of Robert De Niro’s Jack La Motta from Raging Bull (1980). Whilst Bradley Cooper isn’t quite at leading man status just yet, he shows he’s not far off, as he displays both his sense of comedic timing and the full range of his dramatic capabilities . He plays a character that you’re never too sure if he’s out of his depths or the smartest guy in the room, a role definitely suited to Cooper.

The writing duties are shared by Eric Singer and David O. Russell. They are able to structure the script around a variety of scenes which contain multiple characters exchanging rapid fire dialogue with one another, which compliments Russell’s directing style nicely. This is a witty and well crafted scrip,t with little callbacks woven throughout, which are hilarious. The characters are each given defined arcs which never feel too contrived. David O. Russell has faithfully recreated the late 70s; from the flamboyant outfits to the outrageous hairstyles and even nailing the technological advances. This feels like an authentic world he’s playing around in. I like that American Hustle stylistically is such a departure from his previous films, yet he is able to keep the overall themes and ideas relatively grounded. He’s still exploring relationships dynamics, a changing society and how we strive for what we truly desire, which he’s looked at in several films. I wouldn’t say this is a particularly ambitious film; however I had a huge amount of fun with it.

American Hustle is a must see film over your Christmas holidays. I can’t wait to sit down and watch this again. If you see the film and agree or disagree with my review, feel free to leave a comment below.

- Stu


↧

Christof's Xmas Gift Guide for Geeks

December 12, 2013, 4:00 pm
$
0
0
The Gutters Big F#$k off Edition 

The perfect gift for the comic book fan that has everything, The Gutters BFO Edition collects the first 340 pages of The Gutters - the hilarious web comic that parodies the comic book industry. Prepare for such images as Daredevil mistaking a cat as a keyboard, Alan Moore taking a bath and Superman showing off his tramp stamp. Plus, this collected addition features a cover by none-other than Skottie 'Baby Variant Cover' Young. 


The Bag of Holding 

So I know that a bag seems like a bit of an odd pick for this Christmas wish list but believe me this is one item no geek should be without. It's got plenty of room and compartments for your comics, laptop, and any other geeky items that you need to have on your person. It has a lot of little pouches that are perfect size for business cards, roleplaying dice and other small items. 

Get it from:Think Geek

Arrested Development Soundtrack

I can't believe it took them this long to release an Arrested Development soundtrack. If you love the show then this is a must buy. The soundtrack features 42 tracks all from the show including such musical delights as 'Motherboy', 'Mr F', 'All You Need Smiles' and my personal favorite 'Big Yellow Joint'. 

Get it from: All good record stores (they still exist)


7 Wonders 

For those of us who don't mind gaming with dice and cards instead of a controller or keyboard in hand, 7 Wonders makes for an addictive and social game. It plays in about 30 minutes, is relatively easy to pick up and can accommodate up to 7 players without slowing down the pace of play. With plenty of different strategies and card combinations to try, 7 Wonders is not a game you'll grow tired of quickly. 

Get it from:Good Games or other gaming and hobby stores

Batman Volume 3: Death of the Family 

Scott Synder and Greg Capullo's super creepy Joker-centric story makes the perfect gift for avid and lapsed bat-fans alike. Telling a truly chilling and memorable tale starring two of comics most well known characters, Death of the Family is sure to leave even the most reluctant comic reader with a Joker sized grin on their face. 

Get it from: Your local comicshop or good bookstore
↧

Madman's 12 Announcements of Xmas - #2

December 12, 2013, 9:00 pm
$
0
0
Every day, from now until Christmas, the mad people at Madman will be announcing a new title for us to look forward to in the new year. Today's title announcement is....

#2 - OUTBREAK COMPANY

Rather than channelling his efforts into creativity like his parents, Shinichi Kanoufs has instead become one of the worldfs foremost experts on emoef, an otaku obsession with all things cute and adorable. Because of his staggeringly encyclopaedic knowledge, Shinichi is recruited as an ambassador to the Holy Eldant Kingdom, a parallel world where things that previously only existed in anime have become real! 

So, how will a hot blooded young otaku react when dropped into a world with actual cute and adorable elf maids and dragons? More importantly, how will THEY react to this drooling devotee with diplomatic credentials? And even more to the point, exactly WHY does the Japanese government feel that sending someone to represent Japanfs moe interests is a good idea in the first place?

OUTBREAK COMPANY premieres soon on the Madman Screening Room and will be available on home formats in late 2014.

You can check out the rest of Madman's announcements HERE.

↧
Viewing all 854 articles
Browse latest View live
Search