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 […]
October Faction is the latest supernatural drama to premiere on Netflix. It combines a wide variety of vampires, zombies, and monsters alongside a family trying to hide secrets in a small town. The show feels like something that could’ve been great but instead was hit-and-miss. The show, which […]
October Faction is the latest supernatural drama to premiere on Netflix. It combines a wide variety of vampires, zombies, and monsters alongside a family trying to hide secrets in a small town. The show feels like something that could’ve been great but instead was hit-and-miss. The show, which was a part of Netflix’s partnership with […]
Fullmetal Alchemist does a great job of balancing action and comedy while maintaining a meaningful storyline. The story sheds light on themes like crime and war. It also presents various science vs religion based plot elements. With well thought out characters and a splendid story, Fullmetal Alchemist is definitely worth a watch. There are two […]
Parasyte: The Maxim is a story about Shinichi Izumi falling victim to one of the parasites taking over his right hand as the host and failing to acquire his brain. Shinichi, along with his parasite named Migi, embark on a journey to eradicate this new threat to their species. This is a thrilling story of […]
