Monday 26 March 2018

BOOK REVIEW: GHOST IN THE SHELL BY ANDREW OSMOND


Ghost in the Shell
Author: Andrew Osmond
Publisher: Arrow Films
Pages: 124
ISBN: 978-0993306-02-0
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Synopsis:
When I got this book through, I thought it was a book version of the movie, but now that I have studied its content, I found it to be much more. With a stunning cover illustration by Chris Malbon, Ghost in the Shell by Andrew Osmond is a breakdown of what made the manga so iconic and when the anime came out, what made fans tick as far as its interpretation was concerned. So when the live action movie was released, it also could achieve cult status among fans of both.

BOOK REVIEW: ART20D2'S GUIDE TO FOLDING AND DOODLING BY TOM ANGLEBERGER


Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling (An Origami Yoda Activity Book)
Author: Tom Angleberger
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1419709593 / ISBN: 978-1419709593
Pages: 176
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

If you wanted to get a book to keep your son or daughter busy for hours while you do all the things you have to and want to, then this is a great idea. part of the Origami Yoda series, this, unlike the other books is a standalone activity manual where children can create all kinds of things to do with Star Wars.

Wednesday 21 March 2018

MOVIE REVIEW: CODE GEASS LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION 1 INITIATION

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Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion 1 Initiation
Publisher: Anime Limited
Genre: Action, Mecha, Drama
Rating: 12a
Running Time:134 Mins
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

I never make an assumption based on a past manga-ka's work, but so far CLAMP have done well in convincing me that I should watch adaptations of their manga, whether it is anime or OVAs. Some may remember me reviewing Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion a couple of years back when it was the series I watched and reviewed, this time I had the opportunity to watch this one and was glad I took it.

Tuesday 6 March 2018

PRESS RELEASE: CODE GEASS: LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION 1:INITIATION

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 1: Initiation

Seven years have passed since the Holy Empire of Britannia occupied Japan, depriving its people of even their names and designating the country “Area 11”. Sent there in exile, Prince Lelouch of Britannia is caught amidst a struggle between Britannia’s forces and resistance fighters when he encounters C.C., a mysterious girl who bequeaths him the power to control anyone just once: “Geass”.

PRESS RELEASE: CHASING THE DRAGON


















Chasing the Dragon

Screen legends Donnie Yen and Andy Lau star in an action-packed Hong Kong crime thriller, based on the life of a real-life drug lord and Triad gang leader, and his brutal ascension to power.

Key talent:

Donnie Yen (Ip Man, Rogue One)
Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs, House of Flying Daggers)
Philip Keung (Drug War, Unbeatable)
Kent Cheng (Ip Man 2, Crime Story)
Bryan Larkin (Outlander, London Has Fallen)
Jing Wong (God of Gamblers, City Hunter)




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PRESS RELEASE: GHOST IN THE SHELL NOVEL FROM ARROW BOOKS




Ghost in the Shell Novel

A science fiction classic that was largely overlooked on release, Ghost In The Shell has grown in stature with the support of such Hollywood fans as James Cameron and the Wachowskis, and in 2017 was controversially remade as a live-action spectacular, starring Scarlett Johansson.

PRESS RELEASE: BIRTH OF THE DRAGON




















Birth of the Dragon

Synopsis:

In the world of martial arts, there is one man above all: Bruce Lee. San Francisco, 1965. Young, hungry and looking for an opportunity to make a name for himself, Lee (Philip Ng) challenges legendary Shaolin monk and kung fu master, Wong Jack Man (Xia Yu), to a fight when he hears that he’s crossing the Pacific to observe the state of kung fu in America. Their legendary fight would change the history of martial arts forever.

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: FREE LANCE AND THE DRAGON'S HOARD BY PAUL STEWART AND CHRIS RIDDELL

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Free Lance and the Dragon's Hoard
Author/s: Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Pages:128
ISBN: 034087404X  ISBN: 13: 978-0340874042
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

You've read Free Lance and the Lake of Skulls and Free lance and the Field of Blood so here's his new story from the writing team that shows us nothing is ever what it seems for our favourite knight who is always down on his luck.

Monday 5 March 2018

ANIME REVIEW: DRAGONBALL Z MOVIE COLLECTION 5: BROLY THE LEGENDARY SUPER SAIYAN

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Dragonball Z Movie Collection 5 Broly The Legendary Super Saiyan
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: PG
Running Time: 165 Mins
Audio: English and Japanese
Due Out:Out Now!
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes 

It's cool to have a triple bill of movies, and after such a long spate of duo movies, this is the Broly set and it is great to also have movies that form a continuation that is interesting and moving to watch. I will go through these movies one at a time as the arc is extensive to say the least and worthy of me mentioning a few key things.

Saturday 3 March 2018

BOOK REVIEW: THE TOAD WHO LOVED TEA BY FAIZ KERMANI


The Toad who Loved Tea
Author: Faiz Kermani
Publisher: Matador
Pages:62
ISBN: 9781788039970
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Synopsis:

What happens when you brew together a toad who loves tea, a cruel crow, snobby customers and an ancient toad prediction?