All Entries in the "Reviews" Category
Review: Dream Thief #1
Dream Thief begins by posing a question to the reader, “What would you do if you woke up in a strange room and you didn’t know where you were, or what you’d done the night before to get there.” What begins as a story of a cheating alcoholic soon turns to a journey of psychological [...]
Movies With Mitch: Iron Man 3
Finally Iron Man 3 is here! Let Phase 2 begin! Marvel’s “Iron Man 3″ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, [...]
The Hardcore Review: Holy Second Coming!
Forgive me Father, I have sinned. It’s been over a month since my last Hardcore Review. He loves people who eef up. I mean he freaking died for our sins, right? What would Punk Rock Jesus do if he were genetically engineered on a reality television show, force fed the bible and denied any and [...]
Crimson Analysis: Relationships, Symbolism, And Philosophy In Gurren Lagann
Hello everyone! Welcome to a special episode of the Media Meltdown, where I sit down and analyse specific elements of Gurren Lagann. This is my first attempt at straight up analysis and it is unscripted, so please forgive my pauses. However, if you like what you see, please let me know and I will do more like it. ^_^
“Evil Dead” Review: Breathing Life Into a Classic Franchise
In 1983, Sam Raimi’s cult horror classic, “The Evil Dead” was released. It has gone down as one of the most influential horror films of all time. 30 years later, a remake, “Evil Dead” was released by director Fede Alvarez. Like Raimi, “Evil Dead” serves as the directorial debut of Alvarez. The plot of the [...]
Movies With Mitch: Olympus Has Fallen & Admission
Hey readers, thanks for checking out the newest installment of Movies With Mitch: Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers. Olympus Has Fallen is a [...]
Movies With Mitch: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Here is a not so magical review of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone by the amazing Mitch! (See what I did there?) The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a 2013 comedy film directed by Don Scardino and written by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, based on a story by Chad Kultgen & Tyler Mitchell, and Daley [...]
Weekly Dose Of Awesome: Once Upon A Time
Welcome to the Weekly Dose Of Awesome, where I talk about a piece of media that I consider to be overlooked or just plain awesome. Today I take a look at the awesome television series: Once Upon A Time.
Review: SIDEKICK: The Misadventures Of The New Scarlet Knight
Next week will see the release of SIDEKICK: The Misadventures of the New Scarlet Knight by cartoonist and web comic creator Pab Sungenis. The young adult novel about a superhero’s sidekick who has to step up to the big leagues and take over his mentor’s mantle. If that wasn’t enough, he also has to deal [...]
Movies With Mitch: Oz The Great And Powerful & Dead Man Down
Welcome to another weekly segment of Movies With Mitch! Wizard Of Oz fans we have some good news for you! Oz the Great and Powerful is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Sam Raimi, produced by Joe Roth, and written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Mitchell Kapner. Dead Man Down is a neo-noir [...]
Movies With Mitch: Jack The Giant Slayer & 21 And Over
Welcome to another weekly update with Mitch! We hope these reviews are helpful for you. Please let us know. 21 & Over is a 2013 American comedy film written by, and the directorial debut of, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, writers of The Hangover. The film stars Justin Chon, Miles Teller, Sarah Wright, [...]
Final Fantasy February Introduction
Hello everyone and welcome to the Final Fantasy February retrospective, where I take a look at each individual game in the Final Fantasy series. Join me as I examine the highs, the lows, and the just plain awesome moments in Final Fantasy history.
The Hardcore Review; Vampirella NuBlood
Today’s review dates back probably several thousand years depending upon the origin you may or may not have heard. Possibly hailing from the planet of Drakulon, weighing in at 120 pounds soaked in blood, Vampirella! The former founding member of the “Bad Girl” movement of the early and mid 1990′s is alive and well at [...]
Dc Comics New 52 : Vibe #1 Review
DC Comics New 52 Vibe #1 is something I didn’t expect to find myself reading, Vibe in general as a character was before my time, and then just looking him up and reading about him you could tell he wasn’t the best character out there. He was a break dancer, had a bit of power, [...]
New 52: Justice League of America #1
DC Comics New 52 version of the Justice League of America had me very skeptical at first, I mean when you see the line up and you think about the past of some of these characters you realize that this mix and match team isn’t exactly the big seven, but then when you see the [...]
Review: YOU by Austin Grossman
As not only a fan of comics, but a fan of literature I more often than not find myself crossing paths with books that are not only a great read with an awesome story, but the author behind said book is one of my favorite authors. I always try to step away from my fandom [...]
The Hardcore Review: Bringing Up Batman
Today I am delving back into origins, as it were. Only this time, it’s more of a redo. And kind of an Else World’s tale. Today, you see what it takes to be Batman, in Batman: Earth One. Written by the “can’t do anything wrong” Geoff Johns with artwork by “can’t miss” Gary Frank, this [...]
The History of a Legend. Review of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
The Hyrule Historia is 270+ pages of facts, concept art, design notes and commentary on Nintendo’s storied “The Legend of Zelda” franchise. The book includes an introduction from series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and and wrap up with Eiji Aonuma, the series producer, who both lend insights into the creation of the series and the Hyrule Historia.
History Of One Piece: Captain Morgan Arc Character Analysis (Coby and Zoro)
Welcome to History Of One Piece, where I chronicle, review, debate, and analyze the various arcs of One Piece. Today I take a close look at the development of Coby and Zoro during the Captain Morgan arc. Thank you for watching. ^_^
Movies With Mitch: Zero Dark Thirty & Gangster Squad
Zero Dark Thirty is a 2012 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Kathryn Bigelow with screenplay by Mark Boal Gangster Squad is a crime film directed by Ruben Fleischer, from a screenplay written by Will Beall, starring an ensemble cast that includes Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Nick Nolte, Emma Stone, [...]
Weekly Dose Of Awesome: Masta Artisan
Welcome to the Weekly Dose Of Awesome, where I talk about a piece of media that I consider to be overlooked or just plain awesome. Today I take a look at the underground rapper: Masta Artisan.
Amazing Spider-Man 700: Grown Men Do Cry.
This was going to be my review of Amazing Spider-Man 700 (ASM 700) by Dan Slot, but we have covered that on our site already – here. Instead, I’m going to reflect on the issue and the series from a more personal perspective. If you have NOT yet read ASM 700, you will want to [...]
Movies With Mitch: Les Miserables & Django Unchained
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory… Directed by Tom Hooper. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe. Django Unchained is an 2012 American western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film stars Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington and [...]
Movies With Mitch: Guilt Trip & This Is 40
As inventor Andy Brewster is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime, a quick stop at his mom’s house turns into an unexpected cross-country voyage… Directed by Anne Fletcher. Starring Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogen. A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. Directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Paul Rudd, Leslie [...]
Movies With Mitch: Killing Them Softly & Playing For Keeps
A double treat on today’s Movies With Mitch! Killing Them Softly is a 2012 American crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, based on the 1974 novel Cogan’s Trade by George V. Higgins Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card [...]
