I enjoyed the series Neon Genesis Evangelion. I enjoyed it despite the “hero” Shinji being something of a milksop. I enjoyed it despite the weird ending. The ending was weird, I’m told, because they ran out of budget. Solution – lots of surreal stuff happens. Over. You’re left asking “What?” As sometimes happens with series […]
The official The Day of the Doctor trailer
Here it is – the official trailer for the 50 Years anniversary special; The Day of the Doctor. It features many of the Doctors (all? it’s hard to say these days) as the 11th, Matt Smith, narrates. For over 900 years he’s been fighting for peace during a time of war. It all boils down […]
Sakasama no Patema: Patema Inverted review
This is the first time that I’ve enjoyed an anime while being barely able to watch it. Patema Inverted is about the brave and curious girl who goes exploring in her underground world of tunnels and ruins and discovers a horrible truth. The film is sci-fi to the extent that it is set after a […]
Little Witches Yoyo & Nene review
Intended for children, despite being directed by Takayuki Hirao responsible for Tokyo Fish Attack, Little Witches will entertain anime loving adults. I enjoyed it even if there was a tendency to throw in rainbows and hearts. Nene and Yoyo are are pair of curse breaking sisters. They’re Witches for Hire in a fantasy world. Yoyo, […]
A review of Fuse: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl
Fuse Teppo Musume no Torimonocho seems to be called either Fuse: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl or Fuse: A Gun Girl’s Detective Story in English. I think Hunter Girl fits better. Fuse by Masayuki Miyaji is a blend of fantasy and Japan history. There’s plenty of action here; samurai warriors and werewolves, with rooftop chases […]
Gusukobudori no Denki: The Life of Guskou Budori review
Surreal and Buddhist, I’m told. The Life of Guskou Budori is based on Kenji Miyazawa’s novel. A significant change in the anime is that the characters are anthropomorphic cats with the exception of spirit like entities from dream sequences which look like grotesque people. Cats are cute and all that but The Life of Guskou […]
Koto no ha no niwa: Garden of Words review
Garden of Words is a beautiful short, only 47 minutes, anime from Makoto Shinkai. It is a film about rain and feet. The animation is simply stunning. The first few minutes of footage, from the opening credits through to the introduction of the characters is remarkable. The scene of a branch dipping into a lake […]
Sony shares first official ad for the PlayStation 4
If you had to write a TV ad for the PS4, what would you try? Sony’s madmen ad brains have put together a series of lookie-likey sets and costumes, one of which will likely remind you of a favourite game or genre, and has their actors sing “Perfect Day”. The name of the ad? “Perfect […]
Zombies, the Getaway and a TV ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOuWTsvVuBM Every now and then a TV ad makes its way to Geek Native. This is for a brand called “DieHard”. It’s not a name I recognise outside the movies but I enjoyed the ad – especially the role of the guy and the role of the gal. It feels appropriately modern too me. Who […]
Irregular Reconnaissance: Anime #2
The Irregular Reconnaissance column at Geek Native takes a quick look at serial geeky things. This is the anime branch of the series and it’ll catch you up with the viewing of Geek Native HQ along with notes on where you can tune in. Are you watching any of these shows or have a recommendation […]