Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans
Directed by: Marc Webb
Language: English
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 136 minutes


Another year of superheroes and so far I'm not complaining. Next to The Avengers and Dark Knight Rises, The Spider-Man reboot was up there on my list for the year to see.

The movie introduces us to a young Peter Parker and his parents. Immediately this family faces conflict and causes them to leave their home. His parents leave him in the care of his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. The story fast forwards to Peter in high school. He's a smart, handsome photographer who wants to be part of the popular crowd, but not in a desperate way. We're subtly introduced to his crush, Gwen Stacy. Peter finds something of his father's in the basement while helping Uncle Ben and he begins investigating the hidden documents inside. This leads him to sneaking into OsCorp and meeting Dr. Curt Connors. This is also is the beginning of him becoming a new man.

I'm not sure where to begin with this one. There's just so much I want to say, so this'll be an unusually long review of a recent movie. I suppose I will start with my thoughts on the movie without comparing it to Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. First of all, I really enjoyed the take of the original story. We all know it well, whether you're a fan of the comic book or only saw the first movie. It was still interesting and showed the audience a different perspective of Peter Parker's life by showing us a brief moment with his parents and his relationship with his aunt and uncle. I also enjoyed the contrast of character personalities as well. Peter is a bit of nerd, but he seems more familiar as well as the other characters the audience come across. Lastly, the casting choices were very smart. The trip through this reinvisioned story was quite enjoyable despite a few plot holes. It definitely made me excited for the sequel and I hope it doesn't lose it's momentum by then either.

Since I was conflicted on whether or not to make this a review, a comparison, or just bunch it all together in a video, this will just have to sufficence as I put all my thoughts together in one massive post. I kinda don't want to compare this new version and the old. They both execute basically the same story in different ways. Sam Raimi gave a more comic book tone to Peter Parker's story and Marc Webb gave it a more realistic, slightly darker tone. Both movies are great in their own way and they both have problems here and there, but it doesn't take away from the entertainment value of either one.

Tobey Maguire's portrayal of Peter Parker was definitely nerder between the two. He was picked on, awkward, and pretty much fit the television stereotype of what a nerd is. Andrew Garfield was a more sarcastic, slightly cocky, but still an outsider type of nerd. They both shared a love for photography, felt awkward around their object of affection, and had a strained bond with their uncle which became a catalyst for them becoming Spider-Man. Once they learned that they had this new found power, they took advantage of it in a slightly irresponsible way. Lastly, they were both reasonably emotional when things didn't go right (ignoring Spider-Man 3) and it fit the tone of the movie. If they switched how to portray the same emotion, it would feel out of place.

Next is Peter Parker's love interest Mary Jane Watson played by Kirsten Durnst and Gwen Stacy played by Emma Stone. Like Peter Parker, these characters fit the tone of the movie that the directors wanted to portray and if they switched it would feel out of place...especially with the love interest. Mary Jane fits the standard mold of damsel in distress, which can be a little annoying. As for Gwen, she felt like a familiar character. She's smart, beautiful, and still seems like a typical high school student that gets nervous around Peter Parker. I honestly cannot picture her being the damsel in distress type.

Then we have our villians. Norman Osborn and Dr. Curt Connors both had a good head on their shoulders. They shared a vision of greatness to change the world, but the power seeped into them in the wrong way as well as an experiment gone wrong. Green Goblin was definitely more cartoony than Lizardman, but it fit the comical style of the movie Raimi visioned. Sometimes it was a little silly and went overboard, but the execution was passable. Despite some plot holes, Curt Connors's motive seemed reasonable as well and his interactions with Peter and Gwen seemed believable.

Lastly, I will lump all of the supporting characters together in comparison. I can't compare Peter's parents since they were not introduced in the Raimi version, but they both shared the aunt and uncle relationship. Both portrayals, once again, fit the tone of the movie. Aunt May were both supportive characters and had their weak moments when called for. Uncle Ben were both strong father figures to Peter as well and reasonably butted heads with him in a believable way for the tone of their respective movies. There are some extras that don't match up with each other, so I'll just generalize and say that they were decent characters and successfully delivered their purposes for the movie.

Now for the final part I want to discuss on this lengthy movie review. I highly advise those who haven't seen the movie yet to skip to the end because there are going to some spoilers. They cannot be avoided as I want to talk about my thoughts on the plot holes in this movie. So, once again, move onto the last paragraph of this post to avoid spoilers.

Despite all the praise this movie has received, I'd have to agree with those who commented on the plot holes and lack of unveiling Peter Parker's untold story. I haven't researched many people's opinion on the matter, but I heard some thoughts from some reliable sources: Pretty Much It, Badass Digest, and Doug Walker (a.k.a The Nostalgia Critic). Now I remember viewing the review from the PMI team when the movie premiered at midnight and some of the love for the movie on first viewing was rather low due to indulging on the various trailers and teaser pictures released. This affected the enjoyment of the movie, but it was later stated that the second round made the movie more enjoyable. I must say that I will agree with Eric that if you didn't give into all the promotional clutter, you'll enjoy it more. Even though I want to get into the movie industry and enjoy films as a fan, I don't really seek out extra trailers, teaser photos, concept art, or any other promotional efforts that are not shown on TV, YouTube ads, and movie previews. I like it that way. The same goes for music videos, but that doesn't concern this post.

I know I just praised this movie earlier, but my biggest praise was the casting choices and story angle. Of course, more of the problems I have involve the story. Aside from the plot holes, the climax wasn't all that exciting. After you've seen the movie, you'll notice that the trailers on TV reveal the final act. It's borderline anti-climatic, but it still held my interest just nothing extremely exciting. As for the plot holes, it seems this has to do with the editing department and the possible last minute decision to change Peter's back story. I understand that this movie was supposed to reveal the untold story of Peter Parker and it was completely cut out. I get how that can be upsetting, especially since all the promotional videos kept pushing that information and we never got it. So, I suppose at the last minute they decided to use it as a lead up to the sequel. It's clever, but they shouldn't have pulled a false advertisement move.

Before looking at the sources I linked above, I noticed these odd things in the movie. First was Peter Parker's purpose as Spider-Man. Most know, especially if you've read the comic or seen Sam Raimi's version, that Uncle Ben dies and it's Peter's fault in some way. Once he becomes Spider-Man, he uses his power to find the killer and then suddenly his search stops like he forgot or something. I found that odd, but I shrugged it off and continued enjoying the movie. Then there was Mr. Ratha's sudden end off the bridge. Did he die or survive somehow? Honestly, his conclusion didn't even look like he died at all. I thought he was going to show up later or that Lizardman was going to attack, but no...just another nice little hole in the story. As fascinating as they made Curt Connors, Lizardman was a bit underwhelming with his motives and personality. It just seemed so cliche and out of the blue. Aside from that, Dr. Connors's back story is quite vague. We see close ups of his wedding ring, but no tie in on its significance. Another sudden moment that happened in the movie that I didn't catch on to immediately was the dinner scene where Peter meets Gwen's family. The sudden mood change didn't flow very naturally. Another moment involving Lizardman that seemed completely useless was when the officers become infected and turn into lizard-like creatures. I got excited and thought the city would be in chaos, but they simply cut away, never heard from again until the anecdote is released and they change back to humans. Ah, my heart just sunk a little reflecting on a possible epic moment.

For those who skipped to this paragraph, I would like to close that after the movie was over, I was immediately pumped for the sequel. I like the direction they're going in despite the plot holes and somewhat anti-climatic ending fight scene. Hopefully, they will tie up some loose ends in either the sequel or the deleted/bonus footage when the DVD comes out. Once again, I love the reimagining and casting choices a lot. Marc Webb has a good thing going and I hope he keeps his momentum going...and that Sony will back off, especially with promotions. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly encourage to see it!


Rating: 4/5


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Top 5 Recommended Music Videos

"Best Partner" by JASMINE
I don't mention her enough, but she is so underrated and talented. Unfortunately, her music videos aren't mind blowing, but they're still visually appealing in some way. This is her newest release that takes artistic angles of the characters and herself in this deep and powerful song. It's not her best song, but it's still beautiful and I like that her stylist toned down her style for something a little more neutral. Totally waiting for JASMINE and Daichi Miura duet!




"Stay Close" by Fireflight
This video has a combination of polished looks and a independent student film project. It's not a terrible thing, but it makes you think and matches the lyrics of the song in a subtle, deep thinking way. It's a pretty simple video in some ways, but the production seems a little higher than the previous videos I've seen from this underrated Christian rock band. I'm glad they haven't lost their punch either.




"I Love You" by 2NE1
It's been a while since I felt that a YG group was worthy of being on my recs. I just had more problems than enjoyment, but I shall go into detail when I get around to reviewing their respective releases. I was a little skeptical at the beginning of this video since it really gave off some sort of Madonna/Lady Gaga vibe in the speaking, then the music started. This is definitely a different side of the girls and I appreciate that. The song is addicting and the visuals are very much appealing. I enjoy the styling and it almost makes up for their Japanese choices. Granted this whole music video package isn't perfect, but the flaws are more minor compared to "SCREAM". I won't go into detail too much unless asked.




"Resuscitate Me" by September
It's hard to find truly emotional dance songs with stunning visuals and this is one of them. I know this is an old song, but I just ran into it recently and honestly I can do whatever I want with my recs. I love the inflections of her voice and the passion she gives with her vocals and actions. The video is quite effective without being too out there like some dance songs.




"Lily" by EAT YOU ALIVE
I love this band and it's a shame I don't mention them that often. They make incredible music and they hardly let me down. This is a fairly simple, but catchy song. They also chose the nearly overused church and desert scenery, but it's edited very well and you almost don't mind it. Everyone gets their own spotlight in the PV and it's quite enjoyable to watch and, most of all, listen to.

How the KPop Industry Can Lure Me into Lives

You can call me I'm a snob or even say my standards are too high. You can even stoop down low and call me dumb for feeling this way, but I have no real desire to attend a kpop live...except Rain, he's worth it. You probably think that's strange since I do listen to the music, but while trying to connect to the fandom in the beginning, I could never get into live performances of the groups I enjoy. Despite 2NE1 formerly being my favorite girl group and Big Bang stealing H.O.T's spot as my favorite male group, they simply aren't worth me traveling to the East or West Coasts to see them live this year. Why is that?

I'd like to blame my surroundings for my high standards on live performances. I've been spoiled by pop culture and TV with their precision, creativity, and synchronization. I've been to lives that don't require back tracks to give the performers the option to lip sync while they dance together. They also give high energy to the fans without depending on them too much. There's also growing up around dancers that not only had to perform for their peers and family but for competitions. KPop lives don't appeal to me because of these reasons. I could say I'm going a little too far by calling them lazy with the exclusion of T-ara, but I wouldn't say it if the industry didn't emphasis on how much they invest in these idols' careers.

I know image is everything, but sometimes it seems like companies spend more time and money on their appearances, not just styling but high budget videos, than the actual talent. This mostly shows in live performances for me. Of course Super Junior and SNSD can't be saved. They can't even get their choreography together in music videos and usually groups shine in those. Even Block B's choreography seems decent in their videos and they admit that dancing isn't their strongest skill set.

I also know that they can't be perfect all the time, but if you brag about these things then I expect a lot. Seeing Backstreet Boys and *N'SYNC who are known for great harmonies and entertaining choreography, kpop idols were set on that level for me. America gets on artists immediately if they're caught lip syncing like the Ashlee Simpson incident. There's no excuse, especially when you brag. Daichi Miura produces heartfelt vocals and mindblowing choreography that is more complicated. I know for a fact that SM Entertainment is very guilty of this when their groups make a comeback. If the skill isn't perfected, companies try to cover it up with flashy, expensive stage production which can sometimes emphasis that the group is lacking.

I suppose it is difficult to fit extra training into an idol's busy schedule of commercials, TV appearances, and photoshoots, but American artists do it all the time without losing their performance value. This shows that the kpop industry is still at a toddler stage if fans constantly need to see activity from groups without ditching them for a new fanbase. If they can fix that issue then I believe groups can blow not only myself, but possibly other fans and potential fans away with their performances and gain more money from lives.

Review: 21 Jump Street

Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube
Directed by: Phil Lord & Chris Miller
Language: English
Rating: R
Running Time: 109 minutes


If you didn't know, I love Johnny Depp. He's probably my favorite actor. I started watching his first TV series 21 Jump Street from my job and even reviewed it. My mom bought me two seasons for me for Christmas one year. So, I've seen four out of five seasons of the show and even became a fan of not only the show but Dustin Nguyen. When I heard there was going to be a movie and saw the trailer from one of my best friends on Facebook, I was immediately disinterested. So, naturally I skipped it in the theaters. Recently, I picked the DVD up from work, thought about a review I saw of it, and gave it a chance.



The story starts in 2005 where we're introduced to our main characters Morton Schmidt and Greg Jenko in their opposing stereotypes of awkward nerd and jerky jock. The movie fast forwards to present day when the two meet again in police academy. They notice they can benefit from each other with their strengths of brawn and brain. Of course, they succeed and patrol together. Unfortunately, they don't take their job serious enough and get transferred to the Jump Street Program: an undercover group that pose as high school students due to their young appearance and stop illegal activities. Schmidt and Jenko become the McQuaid brothers, move into Schmidt's parents' home, and accidentally switch stereotypes when they enter high school.

If you couldn't tell, I wasn't expecting much from this movie and it honestly started off that way. The main characters were too goofy to represent such a serious show and once Ice Cube's character appeared, I couldn't handle all the unnecessary profanity. I guess he wanted to make up for all those family friendly films he's been in recently. Unfortunately, that completely turned my mom off from watching the whole movie despite my thoughts on it. It was hard to get into it, in the beginning, especially when you're thinking about the show, but a little further into it, I forgot that the movie was called 21 Jump Street. Forgetting to compare the two made me surprisingly enjoy it.



The movie does share some ties to the show like having two male leads, using the McQuaid name, the purpose of Jump Street and its location, and cameos from the original cast members. Honestly, if they took those ties out and changed the title, I think I would've been less judgmental in the beginning and the movie would be better for Jump Street fans. Also, less profanity would be nice.

As bizarre as the casting was, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum had great chemistry. The story flowed despite a couple lagging places and dumb jokes. The movie provided a decent and fun trip for me. Although, the title and cameos put me back onto earth that it doesn't reflect the show completely. For Jump Street fans expecting the same feelings from the show, I advise you to take this one as more of a comedic or even a parody of the show.

Overall, the movie is fun despite my negativity toward certain aspects. It has some cheap laughs and kinda pokes fun at stereotypes. If you want something easy on the mind then pick this up. Once again, I advise you not to harshly compare this movie to the show, you will be very disappointed and upset.


Rating: 3.5/5


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Review: We Need To Talk About Kevin

Starring: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller
Directed by: Lynne Ramsay
Language: English
Rating: R
Running Time: 112 minutes


I forgot how I found out about this movie on the internet somewhere, but the trailer intrigued and the male lead was just as alluring as the vague storyline. If you haven't seen the trailer on YouTube or any where else, check it out and tell me if that doesn't pique your curiosity.



Former travel writer Eva Khatchadourian is a meek and scared woman who lives a solitary life after an incident that occurred with her son Kevin. She deals with the townspeople's violent treatment toward her in public and settles for working as a clerk at a travel agency. Eva's memories reveal the highs and lows of her past that lead her to this moment as well as the actions that lead her son to imprisonment. As she visits Kevin on his eighteenth birthday before he is transported to an adult facility, she recalls her memories of their relationship to present day.

We Need to Talk About Kevin is a very dark story that brings up the real life conflict of nature vs. nurture. Aside from the intriguing storyline, the way the movie is edited is unique and keeps your attention so you don't miss any piece to this complex puzzle. Of course, this is a movie that you'll have to view more than once so you can discover new details and broaden your perspective on the whole situation at hand.



The casting choices were definitely interesting and smart. My main worry lied with John C. Reilly's character as Franklin, Eva's husband. I'm used to thinking of him as a comedic actor, but honestly I don't think I've seen many of his movies anyway. He did a great job as being the complacent father. I guess the movie had to stick with that Bad Seed/The Good Son formula in some way. Tilda Swinton gave an excellent range of emotions as Eva. You can see her trying to make things perfect for Kevin, even if it was possibly a little too late. Kevin's little sister was believable as well and I sympathized with her when the time called for it. Last but not least, the casting of the three different Kevin characters were very well chosen. They had a similar look and demeanor about them and it felt very fluid as the movie progressed.

My mind hasn't been stimulated this way in quite some time and I am completely engrossed in this story. I'm looking forward to owning it, rewatching it, sharing it with friends and family, and delving more into the extras. The visuals are stunning and fit the tone of the story, the characters are believable and you can naturally attach yourself or understand them, and the story is very thought provoking. I highly recommend this movie if you're looking for something different and dramatic.


Rating: 4.5/5


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Quick Movie Review

Gone (2012, USA) | Rating: 2.5/5

Alright, another movie starring Amanda Seyfried~ Well, I must admit this is better than Red Riding Hood for sure. I was tempted to see this in the theaters, but I ended up waiting for the DVD release instead and checked it out. It has an interesting story and I had some predictions for it. Unfortunately, my predictions didn't come true and the story went in a generic fashion throwing in stupidity and minor mental instability into the mix instead. It wasn't a terrible movie, but it didn't have that punch at the end either.



Brave (2012, USA) | Rating: 4/5

One of the summer movies I was looking forward to seeing and I saw it with my mother, which I highly recommend future movie goers to do. It's a very touching story and the animation is astounding. I couldn't get over the hair textures for the longest. The accents took a little while to adjust to, but the characters are great and the audience can relate to them easily. Lastly, I think the media or whoever needs to get over the whole "Merida is a lesbian", because that's a really stupid thing to say.



The Secret World of Arrietty (2010, Japan) | Rating: 3/5

I've heard this was based off of or inspired by The Borrowers and I can only think of the movie starring John Goodman from 1997 that I had on VHS. It's a good inspiration for a story with tiny people and those who find them pest. It's not the best of Miyazaki's work, but I did enjoy the story and I really should re-watch it in Japanese to see the differences. There were a couple things that seemed a bit rushed for me and the ending is kinda bittersweet, but touching.



Madea's Witness Protection (2012, USA) | Rating: 2.5/5

Had a family outing to the theater that included my dad. This is the only time he goes to the theater is when Madea is on the big screen. It has its stereotypical Tyler Perry formula, but there's no abusive romantic catalyst which is nice. It focuses on a different aspect of relationships among spouses and family. It seems like Mr. Perry picked up some extra money to put all three of his characters in the same scene more than once. Although, not very good, but he's still learning and I commend him for that. There are some awkward acting moments with him as well and if you analyze the movie too seriously, you'll find a few more faults. Take this movie lightly.



Mirror Mirror (2012, USA) | Rating: 4/5

I found it amazing and a little annoying that two movies covering the same fairy tale were coming to theaters in the same year. I was leaning toward the dark side and avoided the light, but I was swayed when I watched this movie. I haven't seen the other movie yet, but I'm anticipating comparing the two some day. For now, I'd like to say that I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. The visuals are stunning and I couldn't get over the elaborate costumes and intriguing story. It's different than the animated Disney timeline and I enjoyed the new direction without straying off too far from the familiar.


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A Little Advice to American KPop Fans on "World Tours"

As a fan of the jrock universe, I've already interpreted and ranted about supposed "world tours". Many American jrock fans know how to do this too and kpop fans are moaning and groaning over the sad truth of what a world and even American tour really means. So, to help you kpop fans out with the heartbreaking reality, I'm doing another post on the "world tour" topic.

Most thoughts can be found in the previous post, but this topic was brought to light when YG did the usual crime of creating false hype around Big Bang and 2NE1 by mentioning they would be touring the world with a special emphasis on America. Now when you see these warning signs, immediately interpret them as California and New York (or New Jersey, because apparently it's the same state in the kpop industry now).

After reading said announcement, automatically believe that's their only American stops and you should either 1. start planning an out of state trip to see your idol or 2. accept the sad truth that those two locations are the only ones that matter. If you go with option 2, then you have to remember to keep your expectations low when idols announce these tours. You will still feel a hint of disappointment and sadness, but the blow will be lessened and won't sting as long.

Eventually, Asia will learn that there are other places that need love and attention too. As North American fans (yes, all of North America), we need to constantly let them know that there is a demand in locations outside of California and New York/New Jersey.

Top 5 Recommended Music Videos

"Lights Out (Go Crazy)" by Junior Caldera feat. Natalia Kills & Far East Movement
You should all know that I'm in love with the underrated Ms. Kills and I like Far East Movement too. I don't know how I missed this fantastic song, let alone music video. Thanks to the Prophet Blog, I've purchased this little gem and abused the replay button for the past couple weeks. The video is pretty simple, but has just the right impact to match the mood and pace of the song. Looking forward to more music from all three artists.




"Shot You Down" by Florrie
I've only heard one song by her through last.fm and this was also posted on Prophet Blog. I wasn't sure whether I'd like it or not since I haven't really explored much of her music. It's a simple down beat dance track with repetitive lyrics, but it's somehow effective for the genre. The delivery and execution is powerful, artistic, and intriguing. Very modelesque~




"Pretty Enough" by Verbal Jint feat. Sanchez of Phantom
I know I just said that I'm in love with Natalia Kills, but I'm sorry that a different, perhaps emotional part goes to Verbal Jint and his newest masterpiece. I already fangirled to a certain friend on how beautiful and creative this song and video is. I love the concept and lyrics so much that I almost was brought to tears on the shear beauty. The last song that made me feel that way was Daichi Miura's "4am" and that sealed the deal for me to buy his latest album. Sanchez's voice also compliments Verbal Jint's rap and I hope there's a Phantom debut in the near future. Definitely looking forward to listening to this album. I'm sure it's flawless.




"Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" by BABYMETAL
The jpop/metal girls are back with a "bangover" of a song for the fans (and haters). They're still quite unpredictable, but still entertaining in my mind. I instantly fell for this new release from the sweet beginning transitioning to the hard rocking handbanging moment. I was so tempted to join! The guitars are pure love to my ears and I think I want to see these girls live one day. Maybe even learn a dance or two. I feel a little guilty, but it can't be helped. Japan is so odd sometimes.




"Love Again" by 2BiC feat. Ailee
I've never heard of these guys before, but I'm truly impressed that this is the first song I've heard of theirs. I'm slowly boarding the Ailee train and I was shocked that was her rapping in this song. It sounded like a totally different girl like one of those idol rappers (one of the good ones). Anyway, these guys have amazing voices and the video is quite classy, despite a couple moments that could've been omitted. I think these guys could fit in in America with material like this.

Quick Movie Review

But I'm a Cheerleader (1999, USA) | Rating: 3/5

This movie was played in my Film Studies class, but unfortunately I dozed in and out of it. I don't blame the movie, just my poor sleeping habits. Anyway, I caught this on Logo and found it entertaining. A review I read said it abandoned the message it was trying to deliver, but honestly the message is very simple to understand. I enjoyed the camp and play on gender stereotypes, so I understand why this was a class choice.



Girl, Interrupted (1999, USA) | Rating: 3/5

Totally didn't know this was based off a book until Wiki and a friend told me. Apparently, the author was unhappy with a certain scene insertion that didn't exist in her book. Nonetheless, the actors were convincing and intriguing and I can understand why this movie had positive recognition. Although her role was a bit cliche, Angelina Jolie's performance was well deserving of an award. I enjoyed Whoopi Goldberg's character the most.



The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011, USA) | Rating: 3/5

Teens had Twilight and The Hunger Games to get excited for and adults were anxious over the Millennium series. I have not read the books, but the hype made me curious especially since the Swedish trilogy already existed on DVD. I didn't get wrapped up on the excitement, but I wasn't bored either. David Fincher was the perfect director for this project and there was one scene that really screamed his name. The controversial scenes are pretty short, but still had a subtle emotional punch. I don't know if it was just me or the movie, but the main characters' relationship seemed a little rushed. The ending may be a little unsatisfying, but it keeps you anxious for the next installment.



Winnie the Pooh (2011, USA) | Rating: 4/5

I love catering to my inner child so this was definitely a treat after all the adult content I've been viewing beforehand. It's a simple and cute film that people from any age can enjoy. It stuck to the Pooh I know and grew up with and I had the urge to cuddle Piglet and Eeyore all over again. I liked the story book and narrator interactions and those classic cartoon blunders that make certain audience members facepalm, but that's part of the film's charm.


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V-log: Updates, JRock Raffle, Miko 101, & Online Show

It's been a while since I've done a v-log on here, so I cover a bunch of news that's been going around on the Asian entertainment circuit. I'm also doing a jrock raffle and the details will be posted asap, so please take advantage of getting free autograph items guys. These opportunities don't happen often either. I'm also adding my Miko 101 question as well as answers concerning "The Duckie and Miko Show". There's a poll posted now on whether I should post them again along with the episodes I never posted, so please please vote. It's open for a month. Lastly, I'm throwing in a random unedited video I did with my friend back in my dorm before I came back home, so if you're bored, check that out too. Also, you can always send me questions, topics, suggestions, and requests: zetsu_nightmare2.0.9[at]hotmail[dot]com


+ Saleema & Miko Unedited: Part 1 | Part 2
+ My Influences & The Mystery Surrounding "The Duckie and Miko Show"