There is a set of posters doing the rounds on internet once earlier on Friday, accompanied by an eager welcome to Narnia series on Netflix. It’s not true but it’s not completely untrue either. It’s like a tribute to the fantasy genre, in its own sweetly diss-ful way. It was soon revealed that the posters […]
Based on the manga series ‘Baki The Grappler’ by Keisuke Itagaki, Baki follows the journey of a young man in the world of competitive fighting where he struggles to establish his name alongside the best of the fighters. Baki is one of the most popular anime shows on Netflix. Despite having a mainstream storyline, the […]
The latest fantasy drama on Netflix squanders the advantage of having a massive pre-existing fan base. Expecting people to be well-versed in the mythology and featuring a monotonous script, the show misses the mark. An extravagant budget and good acting fuel some promise into the show as it tries to be the next Game Of […]
Less than a year after Jeffrey Epstein, one of the most highly placed white men in the American power structures, died in the prison by ‘suicide’, a docuseries has hit Netflix titled Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich. No, the documentary doesn’t necessarily investigate into the mysterious and controversial death of Epstein. But it does open up […]
RetroCrush, formerly a Youtube channel uploading video clips of classic anime, took a big leap and upgraded to a streaming service in March 2020. News of a Youtube channel upgrading to a paid video on demand (VOD) service and competing with streaming giants such as Netflix and Hulu attracted a lot of attention. The service […]
Astra Lost in Space is a story about a group of teenagers who were victims of a conspiracy which sent them thousands of light-years away from the destination of their excursion. Trying to go back home, they discover a dark secret that was meant to be hidden forever. This is a story about betrayal and […]
Black Butler is a story about Ciel Phantomhive, who is known as “The Queen’s Guard Dog” for taking care of the troublesome issues that take place behind the Queen’s back. He is accompanied by Sebastian, a demon in disguise as a butler. Sebastian has signed a contract with Ciel for his vengeance against those who […]
Although there is little originality and few tropes that haven’t been overdone, predictability in today’s cinema ruins half the experience. An audience can sense when a movie is predictable. This film proves to be so inherently predictable, it doubles back on itself, making the predictability part of the fun. The film, therefore, is a joke […]
Ghost in the Shell, the iconic sci-fi anime, is a bible for cyberpunk lovers. I guarantee it will give you a new perspective on the relationship between humans and machines, that is, if you can figure out how to begin it. Before we get into the watch order, let me explain that there are three […]
All you history buffs, especially those in support of decolonised world histories, here is a treat from National Geographic – Barkskins. Based on Pulitzer winning author Annie Proulx’s bestselling novel of the same name, the series only covers 100 pages of the 700-page book and introduces new characters and stories, elaborating on the existing novel’s […]
In cahoots with very bad guys, New York jewelry salesman and compulsive gambling addict Howard Ratner thinks he’s found a way out; an opal from an Ethiopian diamond mine that could potentially get him over 1 million USD. The catch? A famous basketball player has roped him into lending it out, and getting it back […]
The anime Avatar: The Last Airbender is continually referred to as one of the best-animated TV series in history. It has received lots of praise for touching upon issues that normally remain untouched in kids’ entertainment shows. The entire Avatar franchise includes an ongoing comic series, a live-action film and an animated sequel series, The […]