The CW network tries to reboot and modernize an American classic from the 80s. Changing the setting to Atlanta and diversifying the cast to integrate modern stereotypes, the show lacks the glamour and ruthlessness of the original. It appears to criticize the same wealth that it showcases and the plot seems predictable and lacking depth. […]
The considerable popularity of the role-playing video game Princess Connect! Re:Dive made the launch of the anime adaption possible within a short span of time. Developed by Cygames Pictures, the anime adaptation made its premiere on April 6, 2020. The anime has a very quirky, albeit fun and playful energy. This feature has resonated with […]
Shironeko Project ZERO Chronicle (White Cat Project ZERO Chronicle) is an anime series that is relatively new and only started airing very recently in April 2020. It is, to a large extent, based on the White Cat Project video game franchise, which secured the No.1 spot on Google Play Japan’s ranking within four days of […]
Every year, the disaster of Valentine’s day leaves a cluster of romantic comedies in its wake. 365 Days (also known as 365 dni) is a film unlike these, known for its mature (read: erotic) love story. It has been adapted as her latest film by Polish writer and director Barbara Bialowas. Acquired by Netflix after […]
The answer to both of these questions is a big, fat YES. The Sopranos, which premiered on HBO in 1999, remains after 20 amazing years of television, one of the best shows ever made. The show brought about a television revolution giving the people their first complex and intricately layered antihero in Tony Soprano. It […]
Carnivàle is an American drama which aired on HBO in 2003. The pilot episode set a viewership record and the series was nominated for multiple Emmy awards. With shows like ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Sex and the City’ ending, HBO needed to find the next big thing quickly and the studio backed Carnivàle heavily. The series […]
Though the brand new anime show Gleipnir, has been out for a little more than a month, it has managed to garner a sizable audience. The original manga version saw staggering popularity with its sympathetic portrayal of a man who realizes his powers to become a monster (“bakemono” in Japanese). He meets allies and enemies […]
Tower Of God is a name that will strike a chord among many fans of webtoons. It is one of the most beloved webtoons of all times. Any ardent webtoon fan would proclaim this one of their favourites, if not their favourite. In this light, it fails to surprise us that Tower Of God has […]
Every era has its scam; the 1920s was the Ponzi scheme era and the late 60s saw a rise in quiz show scandals. McMillions (stylized as McMillion$) is a six-part mini-series documentary that takes us not so far back to the beginning of the century, the story of the infamous McDonald’s fraudulent monopoly case with […]
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil gives away too much of the plotline in its title. Ironically, it also goes against the very tropes the first film worked against; that of the tyrannical female villain, exuding evil and drunk on power. With the first film ending on such a high note in its subtle yet powerful stance […]
If secondhand embarrassment were a thing, I’d say I felt it while I watched this film. The film is written by a Hollywood has-been starring Hollywood wannabes. The film is filled with crude language, sexual content, and violence. It is thrown in to induce cheap laughs from its audience. This forces the question- was there […]
Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records or simply ‘Akashic Records’ has definitely etched a good reputation for itself within otaku circles for its brilliant fight scenes, extraordinary powers, and its relatable portrayal of a teacher who is too lazy to teach magic (“mahou” in Japanese) to his students. Such is its popularity that within a […]