list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Akira on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Akira/736/default.aspx Title: Akira
Year: 1989
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
Plot: One of the most influential examples of anime, Akira is based on the manga (comic book) by Katsuhiro Otomo. The story is set in the post-apocalyptic community of Neo-Tokyo. Tetsuo is a fiercely individualistic member of a scroungy motorcycle gang. The despotic authorities, the robot-like police, and even the cycle gang pursue Tetsuo when he's bombarded with a new, insidious energy source that has rendered him telekinetic. Budgeted at eight million dollars, Akira has become a cult favorite in the States thanks to generous midnight-movie exposure and its availibilty on video and cable TV. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:54:30 GMTAkira1989Katsuhiro OtomoOne of the most influential examples of anime, Akira is based on the manga (comic book) by Katsuhiro Otomo. The story is set in the post-apocalyptic community of Neo-Tokyo. Tetsuo is a fiercely individualistic member of a scroungy motorcycle gang. The despotic authorities, the robot-like police, and even the cycle gang pursue Tetsuo when he's bombarded with a new, insidious energy source that has rendered him telekinetic. Budgeted at eight million dollars, Akira has become a cult favorite in the States thanks to generous midnight-movie exposure and its availibilty on video and cable TV. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide79Tag Target (>10)776184http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t66877npdjv.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Akira/736/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/the_mow/archive/2009/7/17/43138.aspx Post By: The_MOW
Post To: The_MOW Blog
Post Date: 7/17/2009 3:00:43 PM
Body: In July, 1988, the city of Tokyo, Japan, was destroyed by a nuclear explosion. The blast leads to World War III a few hours after. 31 years later, gangs are terrorizing Neo-Tokyo, a city on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay near the old city of Tokyo. Troubled youths are placed into a foster system where the adults in charge are a bit rough with them. One of these children, "Tetsuo" (voiced by Joshua Seth) is taken to a secret location where he is subject to experiments studying his awakening ESP powers. "Tetsuo's" powers grow as the movie progresses. He is slowly uncontrollable, and there may be only one thing that can stop him -- the one known as "Akira." Considered by many critics as one of the greatest animated movies of all time. It helped the sudden boom of popularity of Japanese Anime (aka Japanimation) the genre had in the Western hemisphere back in the 1990's. The animation is absolutely beautiful. The use of mostly darker colors sets a mood wonderfully. Like most Anime, the characters appear to be from the West instead of Japanese and are drawn nicely. The movement of the characters, at times, makes you forget that they are cartoons. Also, the characters' mouths seem to be in perfect synch with the English voices, but it is obvious that their animated for the original Japanese dialogue. A note to parents: this is not Pokemon. There is strong language, violence and a lot of blood. I would suggest that you only allow older children who are pretty well out of the Pokemon phase before you allow them to see this. It is not for the Pokemon crowd. I am personally not an hard core Anime fan. However, I am a science-fiction fan, and this is pretty much a sci-fi movie. However, there really isn't a lot of science-fiction elements like futuristic weapons or futuristic technology. We do get a futuristic science though, which is a major plot device that works well. Somehow, the actors have some good on-screen chemistry and make the characters pretty believable. You can actually believe that they are on screen together through out the movie. Personally, I wouldn't put it on my "Must See" list. But, if you can catch it on HBO or even on On Demand like I did, you might not be disappointed.
]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:00:43 GMTThe_MOWThe_MOW Blog7/17/2009 3:00:43 PMIn July, 1988, the city of Tokyo, Japan, was destroyed by a nuclear explosion. The blast leads to World War III a few hours after. 31 years later, gangs are terrorizing Neo-Tokyo, a city on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay near the old city of Tokyo. Troubled youths are placed into a foster system where the adults in charge are a bit rough with them. One of these children, "Tetsuo" (voiced by Joshua Seth) is taken to a secret location where he is subject to experiments studying his awakening ESP powers. "Tetsuo's" powers grow as the movie progresses. He is slowly uncontrollable, and there may be only one thing that can stop him -- the one known as "Akira." Considered by many critics as one of the greatest animated movies of all time. It helped the sudden boom of popularity of Japanese Anime (aka Japanimation) the genre had in the Western hemisphere back in the 1990's. The animation is absolutely beautiful. The use of mostly darker colors sets a mood wonderfully. Like most Anime, the characters appear to be from the West instead of Japanese and are drawn nicely. The movement of the characters, at times, makes you forget that they are cartoons. Also, the characters' mouths seem to be in perfect synch with the English voices, but it is obvious that their animated for the original Japanese dialogue. A note to parents: this is not Pokemon. There is strong language, violence and a lot of blood. I would suggest that you only allow older children who are pretty well out of the Pokemon phase before you allow them to see this. It is not for the Pokemon crowd. I am personally not an hard core Anime fan. However, I am a science-fiction fan, and this is pretty much a sci-fi movie. However, there really isn't a lot of science-fiction elements like futuristic weapons or futuristic technology. We do get a futuristic science though, which is a major plot device that works well. Somehow, the actors have some good on-screen chemistry and make the characters pretty believable. You can actually believe that they are on screen together through out the movie. Personally, I wouldn't put it on my "Must See" list. But, if you can catch it on HBO or even on On Demand like I did, you might not be disappointed. http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Re_Anime_Meme/142/38808/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: firegiver
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 12/24/2008 10:12:48 AM
Body: How is this survey a meme? has it become a meme now? you guys do know what a meme is right??? • What anime are you watching now? Soul Eater. ITs a decent quirky action series. • What is your favourite time to watch? when im in the mood and not caught up in something else. • And your favourite place? Streaming from my PC to my LCD TV.• Who is your favourite auteur? Miyazaki... duh • Your favourite OST? I really don't know, There was that Magical mermaid series and I thought that opening song was pretty hilarious. • What is the most difficult anime you’ve ever watched? Pokemon.... it sucks. Say what you want, attack me all day long fanboys. I don't care, that stuff is just as crappy as the He-man i grew up watching. • What was the first anime you remember watching? I got Akira on VHS for free from a Pick-a-flick that closed down near my University. Waay back in 98 my freshmen year. But I think the first one I ever watched was Ghost in the Shell. • Do you have a comfort show that you re-watch? Umm this isn't going to be much help and maybe ill update this later, but theres this funny series about an evil magical princess that comes to earth to crush and conquer all of humanity. Its a lot of laughs. • What is the most erotic anime you’ve watched? I don't remember but there definitely were tentacles involved. • Which classic should you have watched? Grave of fireflys. I just couldn't get through it. I know I know. • Which series did you never want to end? Outlaw Star was the first anime series I watched all the way through. I loved it, I loved the entire freaking thing. • What is your most overrated anime? evangelion... yaaaawwwn. I just watched it for the first time. It was ok... Gurren Lagaan is better. Im sure its because gurren lagaan is built on the shoulders of escaflowne but I don't care. • Which character could you have an affair with? Umm... they aren't real people! Also, if they were they would look like bug eyed freaks. Yes girls can sometimes be attractive, but I don't and won't entertain fantasies about them. I have a real woman in real life, I attribute this success to devoting my imagination to her and not some 2d fantasy girl.• Who is your favourite character? Thats tough.... I guess i like the Gar characters like Kamina(lagaan) or Kaneda(akira). • Which character do you most dislike? Shinji Ikari, I want to kick the shit out of him. What a pussy. • Which character do you identify with most? Gene Starwind! A drifter a renegade a pirate and a ninja, Spike from Cowboy beebop is in the same mold as him. • Which anime changed your life? wow... tough question. But I guess I'd say Ghost in the shell. It was such a cool concept with the struggle between man and machine and where the soul begins and ends. Very cool sci fi stuff. If you like this kind of story then read Neuromancer and Snow crash (books). Also, watch Blade Runner.
]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:12:48 GMTfiregiverAnime Lovers12/24/2008 10:12:48 AMHow is this survey a meme? has it become a meme now? you guys do know what a meme is right??? • What anime are you watching now? Soul Eater. ITs a decent quirky action series. • What is your favourite time to watch? when im in the mood and not caught up in something else. • And your favourite place? Streaming from my PC to my LCD TV.• Who is your favourite auteur? Miyazaki... duh • Your favourite OST? I really don't know, There was that Magical mermaid series and I thought that opening song was pretty hilarious. • What is the most difficult anime you’ve ever watched? Pokemon.... it sucks. Say what you want, attack me all day long fanboys. I don't care, that stuff is just as crappy as the He-man i grew up watching. • What was the first anime you remember watching? I got Akira on VHS for free from a Pick-a-flick that closed down near my University. Waay back in 98 my freshmen year. But I think the first one I ever watched was Ghost in the Shell. • Do you have a comfort show that you re-watch? Umm this isn't going to be much help and maybe ill update this later, but theres this funny series about an evil magical princess that comes to earth to crush and conquer all of humanity. Its a lot of laughs. • What is the most erotic anime you’ve watched? I don't remember but there definitely were tentacles involved. • Which classic should you have watched? Grave of fireflys. I just couldn't get through it. I know I know. • Which series did you never want to end? Outlaw Star was the first anime series I watched all the way through. I loved it, I loved the entire freaking thing. • What is your most overrated anime? evangelion... yaaaawwwn. I just watched it for the first time. It was ok... Gurren Lagaan is better. Im sure its because gurren lagaan is built on the shoulders of escaflowne but I don't care. • Which character could you have an affair with? Umm... they aren't real people! Also, if they were they would look like bug eyed freaks. Yes girls can sometimes be attractive, but I don't and won't entertain fantasies about them. I have a real woman in real life, I attribute this success to devoting my imagination to her and not some 2d fantasy girl.• Who is your favourite character? Thats tough.... I guess i like the Gar characters like Kamina(lagaan) or Kaneda(akira). • Which character do you most dislike? Shinji Ikari, I want to kick the shit out of him. What a pussy. • Which character do you identify with most? Gene Starwind! A drifter a renegade a pirate and a ninja, Spike from Cowboy beebop is in the same mold as him. • Which anime changed your life? wow... tough question. But I guess I'd say Ghost in the shell. It was such a cool concept with the struggle between man and machine and where the soul begins and ends. Very cool sci fi stuff. If you like this kind of story then read Neuromancer and Snow crash (books). Also, watch Blade Runner. http://www.spout.com/groups/sci_fi/Re_Movies_about_the_future/4/37511/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: sci-fi
Post Date: 11/20/2008 4:57:48 PM
Body: [quote user="csprague"] Isn't it hilarious when old movies take place in the not so distant future of 2008 and it's this weird messed up world filled with people wearing clothes mostly made out of rubber and pleather? I was trying to come up with a list, but am mostly blanking right now. Was Judge Dredd one? or maybe it was Robocop. Anyway, what are a few of your favorite movies or scenes that take place in the future? Also (sub question), any cool future gadgets? I was really amazed by the microwave in Back to the Future II that made a little thing into a huge, hot pizza. I was convinced we would have those by now. [/quote] Gattaca A Clockwork Orange 2001: A Space Odyssey Akira Brazil of course Death Race 2000 and Blade Runner is only about 10 years away. Does anyone know when Flash Gordon was supposed to take place??
]]>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:57:48 GMTRisseladasci-fi11/20/2008 4:57:48 PM[quote user="csprague"] Isn't it hilarious when old movies take place in the not so distant future of 2008 and it's this weird messed up world filled with people wearing clothes mostly made out of rubber and pleather? I was trying to come up with a list, but am mostly blanking right now. Was Judge Dredd one? or maybe it was Robocop. Anyway, what are a few of your favorite movies or scenes that take place in the future? Also (sub question), any cool future gadgets? I was really amazed by the microwave in Back to the Future II that made a little thing into a huge, hot pizza. I was convinced we would have those by now. [/quote] Gattaca A Clockwork Orange 2001: A Space Odyssey Akira Brazil of course Death Race 2000 and Blade Runner is only about 10 years away. Does anyone know when Flash Gordon was supposed to take place?? http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/10/7/36013.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
Post To: SpoutBlog on spout.com
Post Date: 10/7/2008 4:01:26 PM
Body: io9 has confirmed an earlier report that Ridley Scott will direct an adaptation of Brave New World, Aldous Huxley’s classic dystopian future novel. Scott says that Leonardo DiCaprio approached him about adapting the book, and it looks like he will star in the film as well. This is exciting news; not only does it herald the return to science fiction for the director of Blade Runner and Alien, it also means that Leo, who is working on a live action adaptation of Akira, has two dystopian future projects in progress. Brave New World is one of my favorite books, and Blade Runner is one of my favorite movies, for many of the same reasons, but I’m still having trouble getting excited about this news. Scott’s work on Blade Runner was amazing, but that was 26 years ago, and he hasn’t made a science fiction film since. I’d like to believe he can jump back in the saddle, but considering what he’s been up to for the past two and a half decades, I have my doubts. While the quality of Scott’s filmography is admittedly debatable, it’s safe to say he’s made some pretty terrible movies, Kingdom of Heaven and A Good Year come to mind. Even his films that have some potential end up falling short. American Gangster, while not a bad movie, felt like only like a sufficient execution of a script Scorsese would have passed over in the nineties. Even if Scott can get his Blade Runner mojo working again for Brave New World, it could still be really bad. Blade Runner and Brave New World are very different stories, set in very different worlds. Blade Runner took cues from Neuromancer and the dystopian stories of Philip K. Dick to create a dingy future noir, complete with brutal violence and assassinations. Brave New World, on the other hand, takes place in a world where technological advances and a strict caste system have sanitized society. People are conditioned to desire nothing more than their predetermined station in life, dutifully ingesting a drug called soma to dull any inappropriate desires. While Blade Runner used rich visuals to convey the bleak state of the world, Brave New World features nearly unfilmable social situations. Family structures have been abolished and children are grown in futuristic farms. Sex is nothing but a social activity for the sterile citizens, and they are encouraged to start young. Bernard, an agitator who has the courage to suspect that something is wrong with this way of life, begins to be slightly disturbed by constantly seeing groups of children having orgies. How are you going to film that, Ridley? Brave New World also differs from Blade Runner in that there is much less violence. There’s a riot scene that could be pretty cool, but it’s safe to say that the action would look nothing like Black Hawk Down. In one scene a child is beaten senseless as part of a ritual. In another, a man flies into a rage and beats a woman he has unrequited feelings for, in front of a crowd of on-lookers. Having not been exposed to violence in their sanitized lives, this scene sends them into a frenzy, which of course results in a massive orgy. The Brave New World film will either be the most ambitious porno in history, or it will be scrubbed of its controversial content. I’m not sure which would be worse. Of course, on the page Brave New World reads nothing like porn –– on the contrary, it’s satire. Huxley, a Brit, was inspired to write it after seeing what he viewed as degenerate American youth culture and runaway industrialization on a trip to the States. It’s a dark comedy with no punch lines. In some ways it’s more similar to Terry Gilliam’s Brazil than to Blade Runner. Which raises another problem: Ridley Scott is an extremely serious filmmaker. While Nicolas Cage attempts to get some laughs in Matchstick Men, the heart of that film, and all Scott’s films, is undeniably earnest. In Brazil, on the other hand, we’re encouraged to laugh at the future, despite the fact that it’s soul-crushing and bleak. Huxley had a similar goal in mind. I do have some hope for DiCaprio’s involvement, however. His acting skills have steadily improved over the years, and the fact that he’s taken the initiative to produce both Brave New World and Akira adaptations is a good sign. We haven’t seen a lot from Leo the Producer, but there are more interesting projects on the horizon. In Atari, set for a 2009 release, Leo will play Nolan Bushnell, godfather on the video game industry. He’s also producing The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, Martin Scorsese will direct, and Leo will play the budding young president. Sounds good. I wonder if it’s too late for Leo to offer Brave New World to Scorsese? Now that would be a dystopian science fiction movie. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:01:26 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com10/7/2008 4:01:26 PMio9 has confirmed an earlier report that Ridley Scott will direct an adaptation of Brave New World, Aldous Huxley’s classic dystopian future novel. Scott says that Leonardo DiCaprio approached him about adapting the book, and it looks like he will star in the film as well. This is exciting news; not only does it herald the return to science fiction for the director of Blade Runner and Alien, it also means that Leo, who is working on a live action adaptation of Akira, has two dystopian future projects in progress. Brave New World is one of my favorite books, and Blade Runner is one of my favorite movies, for many of the same reasons, but I’m still having trouble getting excited about this news. Scott’s work on Blade Runner was amazing, but that was 26 years ago, and he hasn’t made a science fiction film since. I’d like to believe he can jump back in the saddle, but considering what he’s been up to for the past two and a half decades, I have my doubts. While the quality of Scott’s filmography is admittedly debatable, it’s safe to say he’s made some pretty terrible movies, Kingdom of Heaven and A Good Year come to mind. Even his films that have some potential end up falling short. American Gangster, while not a bad movie, felt like only like a sufficient execution of a script Scorsese would have passed over in the nineties. Even if Scott can get his Blade Runner mojo working again for Brave New World, it could still be really bad. Blade Runner and Brave New World are very different stories, set in very different worlds. Blade Runner took cues from Neuromancer and the dystopian stories of Philip K. Dick to create a dingy future noir, complete with brutal violence and assassinations. Brave New World, on the other hand, takes place in a world where technological advances and a strict caste system have sanitized society. People are conditioned to desire nothing more than their predetermined station in life, dutifully ingesting a drug called soma to dull any inappropriate desires. While Blade Runner used rich visuals to convey the bleak state of the world, Brave New World features nearly unfilmable social situations. Family structures have been abolished and children are grown in futuristic farms. Sex is nothing but a social activity for the sterile citizens, and they are encouraged to start young. Bernard, an agitator who has the courage to suspect that something is wrong with this way of life, begins to be slightly disturbed by constantly seeing groups of children having orgies. How are you going to film that, Ridley? Brave New World also differs from Blade Runner in that there is much less violence. There’s a riot scene that could be pretty cool, but it’s safe to say that the action would look nothing like Black Hawk Down. In one scene a child is beaten senseless as part of a ritual. In another, a man flies into a rage and beats a woman he has unrequited feelings for, in front of a crowd of on-lookers. Having not been exposed to violence in their sanitized lives, this scene sends them into a frenzy, which of course results in a massive orgy. The Brave New World film will either be the most ambitious porno in history, or it will be scrubbed of its controversial content. I’m not sure which would be worse. Of course, on the page Brave New World reads nothing like porn –– on the contrary, it’s satire. Huxley, a Brit, was inspired to write it after seeing what he viewed as degenerate American youth culture and runaway industrialization on a trip to the States. It’s a dark comedy with no punch lines. In some ways it’s more similar to Terry Gilliam’s Brazil than to Blade Runner. Which raises another problem: Ridley Scott is an extremely serious filmmaker. While Nicolas Cage attempts to get some laughs in Matchstick Men, the heart of that film, and all Scott’s films, is undeniably earnest. In Brazil, on the other hand, we’re encouraged to laugh at the future, despite the fact that it’s soul-crushing and bleak. Huxley had a similar goal in mind. I do have some hope for DiCaprio’s involvement, however. His acting skills have steadily improved over the years, and the fact that he’s taken the initiative to produce both Brave New World and Akira adaptations is a good sign. We haven’t seen a lot from Leo the Producer, but there are more interesting projects on the horizon. In Atari, set for a 2009 release, Leo will play Nolan Bushnell, godfather on the video game industry. He’s also producing The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, Martin Scorsese will direct, and Leo will play the budding young president. Sounds good. I wonder if it’s too late for Leo to offer Brave New World to Scorsese? Now that would be a dystopian science fiction movie. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_June_30_Post_Apocalyptic_Funt/625/31941/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: unclefestering
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 6/30/2008 10:56:45 PM
Body: [quote user="mercurial"] So many fun little features to choose from, where ever shall I begin? Undeniably the best (or just the most pervasive) films about living in a post-apocalyptic society are: Battle Royale Those straddling the line with extreme lovers and haters: The Omega Man I Am Legend [/quote] Not to be picky, but I always thought that Battle Royale took place in an alternate history of Earth where the Japanese Empire controlled all of Asia at the end of World War II. I wouldn't put that in the same category as living in the aftermath of the world's end. And if you are going to put Omega Man and I Am Legend on the list, I'd say you need to put the original film version, The Last Man on Earth, with Vincent Price as the scientist/hero/killer.
]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:56:45 GMTunclefesteringWeekly Theme6/30/2008 10:56:45 PM[quote user="mercurial"] So many fun little features to choose from, where ever shall I begin? Undeniably the best (or just the most pervasive) films about living in a post-apocalyptic society are: Battle Royale Those straddling the line with extreme lovers and haters: The Omega Man I Am Legend [/quote] Not to be picky, but I always thought that Battle Royale took place in an alternate history of Earth where the Japanese Empire controlled all of Asia at the end of World War II. I wouldn't put that in the same category as living in the aftermath of the world's end. And if you are going to put Omega Man and I Am Legend on the list, I'd say you need to put the original film version, The Last Man on Earth, with Vincent Price as the scientist/hero/killer. http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_June_30_Post_Apocalyptic_Funt/625/31934/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 6/30/2008 7:28:13 PM
Body: So many fun little features to choose from, where ever shall I begin? Undeniably the best (or just the most pervasive) films about living in a post-apocalyptic society are: Battle Royale The Matrix Mad Max, The Road Warrior & Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 12 Monkeys & La Jetee Delicatessen & The City of Lost Children Those straddling the line with extreme lovers and haters: Reign of Fire Tank Girl The Omega Man I Am Legend The Day After Tomorrow Waterworld Akira Doomsday Southland Tales The Matrix Reloaded & The Matrix Revolutions And those that have been cast into the gallows of film history: Titan A.E. Aeon Flux (the movie, not the television series) The Postman Teenage Caveman Battlefield Earth Lastly, Wall-E, which is apparently the best movie ever. I haven't had a chance to see it yet. And The Road, which has yet to come out yet, but after having read the book I am utterly certain the film will be incredible.
]]>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:28:13 GMTmercurialWeekly Theme6/30/2008 7:28:13 PMSo many fun little features to choose from, where ever shall I begin? Undeniably the best (or just the most pervasive) films about living in a post-apocalyptic society are: Battle Royale The Matrix Mad Max, The Road Warrior & Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 12 Monkeys & La Jetee Delicatessen & The City of Lost Children Those straddling the line with extreme lovers and haters: Reign of Fire Tank Girl The Omega Man I Am Legend The Day After Tomorrow Waterworld Akira Doomsday Southland Tales The Matrix Reloaded & The Matrix Revolutions And those that have been cast into the gallows of film history: Titan A.E. Aeon Flux (the movie, not the television series) The Postman Teenage Caveman Battlefield Earth Lastly, Wall-E, which is apparently the best movie ever. I haven't had a chance to see it yet. And The Road, which has yet to come out yet, but after having read the book I am utterly certain the film will be incredible. http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/Re_Not_exactly_fresh_but_fresh_for_me/75/27729/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: swallace
Post To: FRESH
Post Date: 4/23/2008 11:13:37 PM
Body: Are You Serious What gave you the impression that this was the "Citizen Kane" of anime? I would have thought a better candidate would be something like Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Or maybe Grave of the Fireflies. Or anything by Miyazaki. As far as anime series go though, I think Cowboy Bebop might be assigned that title. This has to be one of the best anime no movies ever made how could you not feel for this movie. From the first scene you know what happens to them and over the course of the movie you're routing for them and at the end you are slackjawed and shocked at what you have seen i mean any disney movies have that kind of emotion any that can come even close YEAH RIGHT!!!
]]>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:13:37 GMTswallaceFRESH4/23/2008 11:13:37 PMAre You Serious What gave you the impression that this was the "Citizen Kane" of anime? I would have thought a better candidate would be something like Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Or maybe Grave of the Fireflies. Or anything by Miyazaki. As far as anime series go though, I think Cowboy Bebop might be assigned that title. This has to be one of the best anime no movies ever made how could you not feel for this movie. From the first scene you know what happens to them and over the course of the movie you're routing for them and at the end you are slackjawed and shocked at what you have seen i mean any disney movies have that kind of emotion any that can come even close YEAH RIGHT!!! http://www.spout.com/blogs/laststarfighter/archive/2008/2/19/25307.aspx Post By: laststarfighter
Post To: laststarfighter Blog
Post Date: 2/19/2008 7:39:49 AM
Body: I probably would of liked it more if i hadnt read the comic (manga) series first. Honestly, after blasting through the six or so 200+ page graphic novels i was completely excited to watch the film. But it wound up being a huge dissapointment and so much was left out. It's been atleast 5 years since i read or watched either, and i'm interested in reading + watching both again, to write a better revivew. But trust me, i do recall being very displeased and unsatisfied with it's comparison to the original medium. 1 of 5 stars.
]]>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:39:49 GMTlaststarfighterlaststarfighter Blog2/19/2008 7:39:49 AMI probably would of liked it more if i hadnt read the comic (manga) series first. Honestly, after blasting through the six or so 200+ page graphic novels i was completely excited to watch the film. But it wound up being a huge dissapointment and so much was left out. It's been atleast 5 years since i read or watched either, and i'm interested in reading + watching both again, to write a better revivew. But trust me, i do recall being very displeased and unsatisfied with it's comparison to the original medium. 1 of 5 stars. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_top_five_movies_that_scared_the_crap_out_of_you/190/23778/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: asnakeofjuly
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 1/11/2008 12:51:33 PM
Body: All the ones that I remember have already been mentioned. Willy Wonka, Gremlins, Alien, Child's Play, but I also remember one night I stayed up and caught Akira on television. The scene with Tetsuo's ' hallucinations' of the giant toys spewing milk gave me nightmares for years to come before I finally saw it again when I was older.
]]>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:51:33 GMTasnakeofjulyTop 51/11/2008 12:51:33 PMAll the ones that I remember have already been mentioned. Willy Wonka, Gremlins, Alien, Child's Play, but I also remember one night I stayed up and caught Akira on television. The scene with Tetsuo's ' hallucinations' of the giant toys spewing milk gave me nightmares for years to come before I finally saw it again when I was older. http://www.spout.com/groups/Anime_Lovers/Introduce_Yourself/142/22013/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: superdrive0
Post To: Anime Lovers
Post Date: 11/25/2007 8:18:50 PM
Body: Hey everyone! Here's where you can introduce yourself, and share a little more about what anime you like. Please fill out the following (remember, all information is optional to share): Name/Screenname:Age:First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2.3.4.5.Favorite Anime Movie:Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:Currently Watching:Do You Read Manga?: (Y/N)If Yes, Two Favorites:1.2.Do You Read Anime Magazines?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Go to Conventions?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Cosplay?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which Character?Are You Involved in Fandom? (i.e. Write/Read Fanfiction, Draw Fanart, Make Graphics, etc.)Anything Extra:
]]>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:18:50 GMTsuperdrive0Anime Lovers11/25/2007 8:18:50 PMHey everyone! Here's where you can introduce yourself, and share a little more about what anime you like. Please fill out the following (remember, all information is optional to share): Name/Screenname:Age:First Anime Series:Favorite Anime Series (only one/all time favorite):Five Other Favorites:1.2.3.4.5.Favorite Anime Movie:Favorite Genre of Anime: (i.e. Comedy, Shonen-ai, Sci-fi, etc.)Least Favorite Anime Series:Currently Watching:Do You Read Manga?: (Y/N)If Yes, Two Favorites:1.2.Do You Read Anime Magazines?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Go to Conventions?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which?Do You Cosplay?: (Y/N)If Yes, Which Character?Are You Involved in Fandom? (i.e. Write/Read Fanfiction, Draw Fanart, Make Graphics, etc.)Anything Extra: http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/Classic/MemberTagFilms.aspxClassic
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