It seems that the big hit anime for otaku this spring is K-ON!. I’m in love with it from the first episode. There’s only been one I’ve seen so far, but dang it’s good. Hopefully.
If you don’t believe me, then ask Danny Choo. And if it’s intriguing enough for you, then check out the episode summaries as the folks at Random Curiosity put them out.
You tell me that nothing matters
You’re just fucking scared
You tell me that I’m better
You just hate yourself
You tell me that you like her
You just wish you did
Minor Threat, “In My Eyes”
It’s spring. And my mind turns to girl watching. Here’s really cute asians in short skirts and stockings. Don’t click if you’re a girl. Click if you’re a guy. Legs, man, legs. Zettai Ryouiki. Makes me smile.
http://reallycuteasians.net/2009/04/girls-wearing-short-skirts-and-stockings-gallery/
A Day in Tokyo 3
Originally uploaded by Danny Choo.
Danny Choo always posting interesting food from his dinners around Tokyo and around Japan. And he always has a figure there too.
But check out that sushi spread. It don’t look like a fancy place, but darn that looks good.
And when I’m flying around the world
And I’m doin’ this and I’m tryin’ do that
And I’m trying to make some girl
Tells me
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Can’t you see I’m on a losing streak
The Rolling Stones by way of Devo, “Satisfaction”
Netflix is another “social” site I am on, and it sent me a notification from theSeed. It seems that he really, really, really liked the Swedish moody vampire love study, Let the Right One In. When I saw it, I knew it was right up his alley. Anywhoo, here’s a comparison of the book to the movie. Who knew the girl was supposed to be a guy?
“Mmmm… see, that’s the thing, is somehow they know not to come back until you really forget.”
Rob (Ron Livingston), “Swingers”
What’s old is new again.
Last Saturday, I needed a pick me up so what better way than to catch mindless drivel at the local movie emporium. Of course, by local, I mean something within a 20 mile drive. In the middle of breakfast, I decided I wanted to catch Monsters vs Aliens in three dimensions. So I drive to the local IMAX three dimension movie palace and join the morning crowd. Supposedly, all showings before noon should’ve been $5, but the premium that is IMAX cost be the same price as a regular ticket. Was this worth it?
Three dimensions is a farce. It doesn’t add anything to the film. It’s a gimmick to get you into the theatre. It worked. The depth of field is pretty cool. They did use the hokey “it’s coming at you” shots, but overall you don’t notice too much overt third dimension hokeum. Yet, I can’t but think that this doesn’t add much to the movie going experience. Sometimes it distracts when scrolling too fast.
The character design of Ginormica was freaky. I like manga, shoujo manga, with creepily big eyes, but Ginormica was disturbing. Must be because I she also reminded me of the girl in Bolt. Do studios share the same computer file for every woman character out there?
As far as story, I really dig the science fiction aspect. You had to be familiar with all the 50s monster movies to get all the monster references: the creature from the black lagoon, the blob, the fly, and Mothra. And Mothra… errr Insectasauros was pure fun. The story reminded me of The Incredibles. The writing reminded me that at least DreamWorks toned down their need to reference pop culture and made a movie that will transcend this day and age.
3 of 5 stars.
For you iPhone developers.
