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Jack Reynor recommended Kwaidan (1964) in Movies (curated)

 
Kwaidan (1964)
Kwaidan (1964)
1964 | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"Kwaidan is a film like no other. Adapted from Japanese legends and myths that were collected by Irish author Lafcadio Hearn, the film is an anthology of four ghost stories. The superstitiousness of Irish culture clearly influenced Hearn’s recording of these tales, and to see these stories adapted again by a Japanese artist is fascinating. I think Kobayashi poured his soul into this project. Kwaidan, in every way, bleeds Japanese culture and identity: not a loud and obnoxious nationalistic pride, but a thoughtful and considered love and respect for its heritage. Toru Takemitsu provides an austere and haunting score using traditional Japanese instruments and warped sound effects. The majority of the film is shot on a soundstage and features strikingly, often eerily painted backdrops. This was Kobayashi’s first color project, and cinematographer Yoshio Miyajima uses light, a 2:35:1 aspect ratio, and refined camera movement to astonishing effect."

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Mothergamer (1536 KP) rated Tokyo Xanadu EX+ in Video Games

Sep 28, 2020  
Tokyo Xanadu EX+
Tokyo Xanadu EX+
2017 | Role-Playing
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Video Game Rating
Tokyo Xanadu Ex+ is an enhanced version of the original with an extra story chapter, two new characters, and additional mini games. The dungeon exploration feels similar to games like Persona and The Legends Of Heroes, but it's a lot of fun. You have one active character, but you can switch between party members quickly and this is actually part of the strategy for some of the boss battles. The combat is fun and easy to get into. The main story itself is pretty good and there are side quests that have stories that fit alongside the main story. There are also fun mini games to play like a skateboarding course. The game itself is really charming, fun to play, and it has a lot of interesting characters. You can read the full review here: http://lorrie28-mothergamer.blogspot.com/2020/09/mothergamer-plays-tokyo-xanadu-ex.html
  
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David McK (3372 KP) rated Star Wars: Tie Fighter in Books

May 7, 2020  
Star Wars: Tie Fighter
Star Wars: Tie Fighter
Jody Houser | 2019 | Comics & Graphic Novels
6
6.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
During the mid to late 90s, there was a series of graphic novels company, all centring around the pilots of Rogue and (later) Wraith Squadron, and 'spun-off' from the immensely popular X-Wing and TIE fighter games by the now-defunct Lucasarts company.

That's all gone by the wayside (and recatogorised as Legends) ever since Disney bought out Lucasfilm.

I picked this one up when it was on sale for part of 2020s Comixology 'May the Fourth' (be with you) sale, having previously read the novel it leads into (that novel being Alphabet Squadron). As such, this story follows a group of Imperial pilots - rather than the more common point of view of Rebel pilots - flying various missions for the Empire, leading up to the battle of Endor and receiving word of their defeat.

Yes, the art is really rather good.
Yes, the story is really rather bland.