Since Optimus Prime says it’s time to recharge, how can we could say no to him?
We will return after the New Year, all ready to roll out with some lists on what to look forward to in 2024! Also, during our break we will take a look at some late content, and perhaps also review a few items that’s arrived under our Christmas tree!
From films to television, we offer a list of our favourite animated 90s Christmas Specials and films!
Before the 21st century, not many animated yuletide themed works were made. Even in the theatrical front, there was lots of live-action material, but when all I craved were cartoons, there just wasn’t many to find at all. Sure there was Frosty Returns, and the obligatory Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie, but they weren’t memorable. All I recall is that there were more televised 90s Christmas Specials than cinema scale. When I look back with the knowledge I have know, maybe the studios were waiting to hear back from what a new generation of kids said they liked.
Also, there’s the chance that all those fond cartoons from the 60s to 80s were getting sunsetted. As interest waned, and just what got played while the television station would have to change to keep with the time.
What I offer is a look at those ‘toons that were personal to me. And although The Nightmare Before Christmas (Amazon Link) is alone, perhaps there’s an obscure international flick to give Jack company! This work deserves to be a special entry.
Continue reading “That 90s Christmas Special! A Top Five List of Cartoons To Tickle Your Funny Bone”
Alls not well for some people living on Candy Cane Lane when they take the Christmas spirit to the next level and chaos erupts!
Spoiler Alert
In order to get my holiday mojo going, I caved and finally watched the Christmas comedy Candy Cane Lane. This movie starring Eddie Murphy has a few moments to like, but it’s ultimately the supporting cast that gives this film character.
Also, I noticed this superstar’s reserved movies about family togetherness have a common plot. When someone has difficulty with him as the father-figure, he’ll have to do his best to the clan together. Here, he has to deal with a devil in disguise. The wicked elf of the north pole has an agenda, and I like to know why Pepper (Jillian Bell) is the way she is. When she offers Chris Carver (Murphy) a chance at creating holiday magic, he’s all for it, but it’ll come at a cost! Little does he know that the bargain he makes will even further distance himself from his kids. Continue reading “Tis the Season for Candy Cane Lane. Too Saccharine for My Tastes”
Tis the season to be anything you want! You don’t have to be naughty or nice to love Krampus and Santa this Christmas!
Just how many graphic novels or illustrated collections contain an appearance of Krampus depends on whether his appearance is essential to the story or not. There’ve been numerous crossover type appearances, but as for standalone, I don’t think there are many.
In the world of Dark Horse Comics, Mike Magnolia is no stranger to the lore; he’s penned stories where Hellboy has crossed paths with him in Hellboy Krampusnacht! and so has Spawn–both one-shots were published back in 2017!
What I offer here is what I feel is definitive for this season, with some good news on where to find certain releases! The summaries are from Goodreads or Amazon, and I follow up with notes where appropriate.
By Monte Beauchamp
In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the “Krampus” was St. Nicholas’ dark servant — a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps! This new and improved edition includes an introduction, a historical survey of the character, and over 180 lavish pre-World War 1 Krampus postcard images.
Continue reading “How to be Naughty with Krampus than Nice For Christmas 2023”
There’s really nothing new that hasn’t been done before in Gran Turismo. This latest movie to be based on a videogame at least has its heart in the right place.
Gran Turismo is a movie I never raced to the theatres to see. That’s because the director, Neill Blomkamp, is more synonymous with indie than studio manufactured content. I adore Chappie and District 9, and when he’s not attached to writing this latest, my trepidation was warrented.
The idea of telling the story about a video gamer turned racer is interesting enough to adapt to a motion picture. After all, if I’m to say I love Jean-Claude Van Damme‘s Bloodsport, then I should give this movie a chance too. And when Santa Sony Pictures sent me their home video release for me to evaluate. I’m glad I saw this film through my home theatre’s sound system. The only Dolby ATMOS certified cinema is out in the Western Communities and everything else in town pales in comparison (save for the Royal BC Museum’s IMAX).
Fans wondering if they should upgrade from what they have presently to to Masaaki Yuasa: Five Films will find a few new things to like about the set.
Masaaki Yuasa is the genius who founded Science SURU with producer Eunyoung Choi in 2013, and ever since then, they have been producing wave after wave of spectacular hits. Some are visually marvelous to behold, and others have a well meaning tale in the action. I’ve been a fan since Ride the Wave and have often wondered how can I get my hands on his shorts.
But there are works of his that aren’t available until now. After a few technical difficulties on this unboxing video made, I present a look into the booklet that comes with. Other reactions are included in the footage below.
Continue reading “The Deets on GKIDS/Shout! Studio’s Box Set Release Masaaki Yuasa: Five Films!”
