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Monday Jul 23, 2018
Monday Jul 23, 2018
For the first time ever the Ghost in the Shell franchise hit the big screen in a live-action feature film. With a big name attached to it, Scarlett Johansson, slated to play the Major; producers were hoping this would be the anime to live action break into Hollywood many were looking forward to for a long time. With the movie being in production for 9 years, the movie went through many setbacks along the way, including an infamous "whitewashing" controversy. But aside from these setbacks did Ghost in the Shell win over audiences and get the ball rolling for more anime to be adapted into live-action Hollywood blockbusters? More importantly, does this final installment (for now) live up to the highly respected Ghost in the Shell reputation built over decades by the manga and numerous animes? Join Corbin and Allen to find out!
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Timecodes:
Intro: 00:00:11
Background Information: 00:02:14
White-Washing Controversy: 00:22:09
Summary: 00:25:27
The Meat: 00:28:03
Final Thoughts: 00:58:00
Rankings: 01:03:22
Closing: 01:08:22
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
As per Ghost in the Shell tradition, it has been 11 years since audiences saw the beloved GitS characters on the big screen. The series had experienced much success on the small screen with a few television series. One of those series, the most recent in fact, Ghost in the Shell Arise decided to release a theatrical tie-in to cap off a storyline started in the 5th part of the Arise series. With that in mind, does this work as a standalone theatrical release, especially for those who haven't seen any of Arise? Join Corbin and Allen as they jack into their ghost to determine whether this is a worthy installment in the beloved Ghost in the Shell franchise.
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Nearly a decade after Ghost in the Shell released in US theaters, the anime was on its way to becoming a cult classic, so it's no surprise Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence hit theaters with greater acclaim than its predecessor. With a returning cast and crew, this outing promised the same philosophical musings while introducing animation built off the previous installment, along with more action. Making a sequel to a classic is a tall order. So does Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence make a worthy successor to the original? Join Corbin and Allen as they discuss the movie to find out!
Monday Jun 18, 2018
Monday Jun 18, 2018
Before The Matrix but after Akira, a cult hit came to U.S. shores...Ghost in the Shell: a mesmerizing vision of the future where man has mostly become machine. With cutting-edge animation combining old and new techniques, the Japanese creative team brought to life an enthralling story that ponders the philosophical questions of life, creation, and God. Since its release, Ghost in the Shell has become a cult classic causing adults to ponder its deep questions and young boys itching to get a peek at this adult animation. Join Corbin and Allen as they review and discuss this Japanese classic.