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Paradise Kiss – Bad Romance Done Right
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers Oh boy, Ai Yazawa has done it again. Iâm always fascinated by how Yazawa depicts relationships and the incredibly messy emotional entanglements and issues her couples go through. I read the Paradise Kiss: 20th Anniversary Omnibus Edition, which Iâve been meaning to do for a while, and it did not disappoint on this end. Of course, the messy couple at … Continue reading Paradise Kiss – Bad Romance Done Right
A Recommended Watch for Content Creators
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I know I said I would not be putting out a post this week because itâs a holiday weekend and my birthday, and Iâm on a hiatus, but I feel the need to write this. I, very recently (yesterday, in fact), had a very long conversation with a friend of mine about writing. She is in a graduate program … Continue reading A Recommended Watch for Content Creators
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 – An Okay Movie that Shines Sometimes (Review)
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2docezZl574&ab_channel=CrunchyrollCollection
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers
My first thought after leaving Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is that the price and trip to see it in theatres wasn’t worth it. In many ways, the movie is perfect if you know what youâre getting into and if you love the manga, because the movie’s very faithful to it. Itâs arguable whether this makes it a good or bad adaptation, but the end product is nevertheless bland and pretty forgettable.
To prepare for the movie, I reread Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the manga, which was released before Jujutsu Kaisen (the manga). Jujutsu Kaisen 0 follows Yuta Okkotsu, a boy whoâs haunted by his childhood friend, Rika. Her cursed spirit captures the attention of jujutsu sorcerers, who sentence Yuta to be executed since they fear her being too powerful and uncontrollable (sounds pretty familiar). Yutaâs journey to break Rika’s curse sets him in the path of many dangerous characters, including Geto Suguru, an evil sorcerer intent on destroying humanity.
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Turning Red – Honor Your Ancestors, Respect Your Child (Review/Analysis)
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers Since Turning Red (2022) came out, thereâs been a multitude of backlash and criticism of the Pixar movie thatâs set my teeth on edge. Iâm not talking about the fair criticism of the characters and plot or the âIt just wasnât for me,â but about comments concerning the ârelatabilityâ of the movie and concern over the lessons it teaches. Vox has … Continue reading Turning Red – Honor Your Ancestors, Respect Your Child (Review/Analysis)
Sinister Transformations and Duality in Kasane, Vol. 1 (Review/Analysis)
ââBy: Beata Garrett | @clearsummers I first read Kasane by Daruma Matsuura a year ago, and I loved it even as I was torn on how to feel about its depiction of beauty standards and gender norms. Matsuuraâs work is a fascinating study on the blurred lines between acting and living, as the plays performed on stage hold up a mirror to Kasaneâs own life … Continue reading Sinister Transformations and Duality in Kasane, Vol. 1 (Review/Analysis)
Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
By: Beata Garrett | @clearsummersâ I always return to Studio Ghibliâs Whisper of the Heart during the lowest emotional points in my life, specifically those concerning my career and life goals. I first watched it in high school, then in college when I was at a loss about my Major, and now after graduating, and nearing the age of twenty four. Thankfully, Iâm in a better place and … Continue reading Whisper of the Heart: The Highs and Lows of Youth and Self-Discovery
For Better or For Worse: A Revival of Jane Austenâs Concept of Good Marriages (Analysis/Review)
By: Peggy Sue Wood |Â @psweditingâ I may not show it often, but Iâm actually a huge sucker for a good romance. Personally, I enjoy Jane Austenâs approach to good marriages and finding love in the novel of Pride and Prejudice, which I find to be rarely emulated in romance fiction today (the movie’s depiction, of course, is very different). Austen typically wrote about the places … Continue reading For Better or For Worse: A Revival of Jane Austenâs Concept of Good Marriages (Analysis/Review)
Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen Iâve Ever Seen
By: Beata Garrett  | @clearsummers Iâve spent a few good months starting and stopping Tokyo Revengers, and recently decided to give it another go. I wanted to give it a fair shot but I refuse to continue watching after Episode 15. I donât know whether it gets better or worse from there, but it doesnât matter because Iâve seen enough. Tokyo Revengers is one of the worst … Continue reading Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen Iâve Ever Seen
Chocobo GP And The Nostalgia That Comes With It
By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrowâ On one fateful Thursday, Nintendo dropped a Direct that sparked many conversations. From the teaser-hailing Brewsterâs return to the Animal Crossing franchise, to the announcement of the Mario movie cast, there was a lot to behold (and meme, for that matter). However, one thing that made my jaw drop was the news of Chocobo GP. What a wild card that … Continue reading Chocobo GP And The Nostalgia That Comes With It
