Spoilers follow.
Ah, the double feature. Old Hollywood studios devised it as a way to run (B) movies too short or cheap to merit full price, but there's something undeniably fun about watching two movies back to back. The success of the unofficial double feature that defined 2023, "Barbenheimer," suggests I'm not alone in feeling this; comparing two films is a fun exercise, especially if you can find unexpected similarities.
Two masterpieces are back in the news this week in a great coincidence: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" celebrates its 20th anniversary, while anime classic "The End of Evangelion" received its first-ever official U.S. theatrical release.
"Eternal Sunshine" is a sci-fi love story; Joel (Jim Carrey) discovers his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) had all her memories of him erased; he decides to do the same to his memories of her. "The End of Evangelion" is the conclusion of the TV show "Neon Genesis Evangelion,...
Ah, the double feature. Old Hollywood studios devised it as a way to run (B) movies too short or cheap to merit full price, but there's something undeniably fun about watching two movies back to back. The success of the unofficial double feature that defined 2023, "Barbenheimer," suggests I'm not alone in feeling this; comparing two films is a fun exercise, especially if you can find unexpected similarities.
Two masterpieces are back in the news this week in a great coincidence: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" celebrates its 20th anniversary, while anime classic "The End of Evangelion" received its first-ever official U.S. theatrical release.
"Eternal Sunshine" is a sci-fi love story; Joel (Jim Carrey) discovers his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) had all her memories of him erased; he decides to do the same to his memories of her. "The End of Evangelion" is the conclusion of the TV show "Neon Genesis Evangelion,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
(Welcome to Ani-time Ani-where, a regular column dedicated to helping the uninitiated understand and appreciate the world of anime.)
We have covered many anime in this series, hopefully providing plenty of choices for your first anime, and shows to watch after that to learn more about the possibilities of this wonderful medium. From new shows that have made a splash, to older classics that marked the medium forever, there truly is enough to watch at anytime, anywhere. This is to say if you have followed this column for the past couple of years, you should have a pretty good understanding of anime and enough points of reference for "Flcl."
Pretty much like all other anime I've covered here before, it is not imperative to have watched anything before experiencing "Flcl," but the experience is improved if you understand some of the many, many references in this short 6-episode Ova. And...
We have covered many anime in this series, hopefully providing plenty of choices for your first anime, and shows to watch after that to learn more about the possibilities of this wonderful medium. From new shows that have made a splash, to older classics that marked the medium forever, there truly is enough to watch at anytime, anywhere. This is to say if you have followed this column for the past couple of years, you should have a pretty good understanding of anime and enough points of reference for "Flcl."
Pretty much like all other anime I've covered here before, it is not imperative to have watched anything before experiencing "Flcl," but the experience is improved if you understand some of the many, many references in this short 6-episode Ova. And...
- 5/30/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
It is the perfect time to reflect on some of the essential works of filmmaker Hideaki Anno (b. 1960) in culmination with the recent release of his latest feature, “Shin Kamen Rider.” From his days as an animator to becoming one of Japan's most renowned directors working today, the postmodernist auteur has captivated and certainly polarized moviegoers with his unique line of work both in animation and live-action filmmaking. Taking influence from his favorite pieces of entertainment and his personal life experiences, Anno has become widely recognized for his extraordinary visual style, superb editing, and nonconformist approach to storytelling with the mental deconstruction and psychological examination of his characters. Anime fans likely know him best for his hit series “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” a show that has since then become a recognizable staple of Japanese media culture that would spawn numerous movies. Recently, he contributed as the screenwriter and producer of the spectacular superhero flick “Shin Ultraman,...
- 4/9/2023
- by Sean Barry
- AsianMoviePulse
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The series: "Flcl"
Where you can stream it: Hulu, FUNimation Now, AdultSwim.com
The pitch: Being a 12-year-old boy is tough enough, but Naota (Jun Mizuki) has it harder than most. He feels abandoned by his older brother, who went to America to play baseball and left his teenage girlfriend Mamimi (Izumi Kasagi) behind. Mamimi flirts with Naota and calls him by his brother's name, but then things go from weird to wacky when a young woman named Haruko (Mayumi Shintani) hits him with her Vespa and then clocks him upside the head with her guitar. The guitar hit causes a horn to grow out of his head, and that horn becomes a robot. All of this happens within the first episode,...
The series: "Flcl"
Where you can stream it: Hulu, FUNimation Now, AdultSwim.com
The pitch: Being a 12-year-old boy is tough enough, but Naota (Jun Mizuki) has it harder than most. He feels abandoned by his older brother, who went to America to play baseball and left his teenage girlfriend Mamimi (Izumi Kasagi) behind. Mamimi flirts with Naota and calls him by his brother's name, but then things go from weird to wacky when a young woman named Haruko (Mayumi Shintani) hits him with her Vespa and then clocks him upside the head with her guitar. The guitar hit causes a horn to grow out of his head, and that horn becomes a robot. All of this happens within the first episode,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Rejoice, "Evangelion" fans of America, for you finally have a chance to see the saga's conclusion in a theater. "Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon A Time" had a (very successful) theatrical run in its native Japan, but international audiences had to settle for a Prime Video release in August 2021. GKids has since acquired the North American distribution rights and has partnered with Fathom Events for theatrical exhibitions. After a one-night IMAX screening on November 30th, the film is playing during the week of December 6 in theaters across the U.S. These showings will exclusively show the subbed version of the film: Japanese audio, English subtitles. If you prefer your anime dubbed, you're out of luck.
This is the latest in a long line of hurdles dub watchers face in getting into "Evangelion." For starters, the "Rebuild" films which "Thrice Upon A Time" concludes have two English dubs — an incomplete one done by Funimation,...
This is the latest in a long line of hurdles dub watchers face in getting into "Evangelion." For starters, the "Rebuild" films which "Thrice Upon A Time" concludes have two English dubs — an incomplete one done by Funimation,...
- 12/7/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Flcl," also known as "Fooly Cooly" or "Furi Kuri," is a Japanese animated series that ran for one brief six-episode season from 2000 to 2001. It was created by Kazuya Tsurumaki, a long-time friend and collaborator of Hideaki Anno, creator of the popular anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion" which ran from 1995 to 1997. Both series grapple with similar themes and received international acclaim for pushing the limits of the genre to include moments of lyrical abstraction or emotional introspection.
Like "Evangelion," "Flcl" finds its unwitting male protagonist wrapped up in supernatural events where he is forced to be a key player. Both series employ and upend classic...
The post The Flcl Cameo That Included Evangelion's Creator appeared first on /Film.
Like "Evangelion," "Flcl" finds its unwitting male protagonist wrapped up in supernatural events where he is forced to be a key player. Both series employ and upend classic...
The post The Flcl Cameo That Included Evangelion's Creator appeared first on /Film.
- 4/28/2022
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
"Flcl" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion" are anime classics, both of which pay homage to and deconstruct the mecha genre. The two are both famous for their surreal animation, but while "Evangelion" is introspective, kaleidoscopic, and nightmarish, "Flcl" is bonkers and revels in its rejection of formal sense. Even the characters are similar: Naota Nandaba from "Flcl" is a dead ringer for Shinji Ikari in "Evangelion," Mamimi Samejima has the same emotional disaffection as Rei Ayanami, and Haruko Haruhara feels like someone threw Misato Katsuragi and Asuka Langley Soryu in a blender. According to "Flcl" director Kazuya Tsurumaki, the similarities between the shows come from a common cultural...
The post The Grim Inspiration That Connects Flcl And Evangelion appeared first on /Film.
The post The Grim Inspiration That Connects Flcl And Evangelion appeared first on /Film.
- 3/4/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Amazon Prime Video has set an exclusive global premiere — outside Japan — for anime hit Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon A Time. The fourth and final chapter of the Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition will launch in over 240 countries on August 13. Aka Shin Evangelion, the film has grossed over 9.6B yen ($86M+) in Japanese cinemas and been seen by nearly 6.3M moviegoers since its March debut. To celebrate the finale of the franchise, Prime Video will also release the three previous entries, Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance and Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo.
The original TV series first aired in 1995 and was reborn as film series Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition (or Rebuild Of Evangelion) in 2007. Thrice Upon A Time on Prime Video will be the latest version of the Studio Khara production which includes revised scenes and is currently releasing across cinemas in Japan.
The feature...
The original TV series first aired in 1995 and was reborn as film series Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition (or Rebuild Of Evangelion) in 2007. Thrice Upon A Time on Prime Video will be the latest version of the Studio Khara production which includes revised scenes and is currently releasing across cinemas in Japan.
The feature...
- 7/1/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
About the Film
Rebuild of Evangelion, known in Japan as Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition, is a Japanese animated film series and a retelling of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime television series, produced by Studio Khara. Hideaki Anno served as the writer and general manager of the project, with Kazuya Tsurumaki and Masayuki directing the films themselves. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Ikuto Yamashita and Shirō Sagisu returned to provide character designs, mechanical designs and music respectively.
Synopsis
In 2015, fifteen years after a global cataclysm known as the Second Impact, teenager Shinji Ikari is summoned to the futuristic city of Tokyo-3 by his estranged father Gendo Ikari, director of the special paramilitary force Nerv. Shinji witnesses United Nations forces battling an Angel, one of a race of giant monstrous beings whose awakening was foretold by the Dead Sea Scrolls. Because of the Angels’ near-impenetrable force-fields, Nerv’s giant Evangelion bio-machines, synchronized to the...
Rebuild of Evangelion, known in Japan as Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition, is a Japanese animated film series and a retelling of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime television series, produced by Studio Khara. Hideaki Anno served as the writer and general manager of the project, with Kazuya Tsurumaki and Masayuki directing the films themselves. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Ikuto Yamashita and Shirō Sagisu returned to provide character designs, mechanical designs and music respectively.
Synopsis
In 2015, fifteen years after a global cataclysm known as the Second Impact, teenager Shinji Ikari is summoned to the futuristic city of Tokyo-3 by his estranged father Gendo Ikari, director of the special paramilitary force Nerv. Shinji witnesses United Nations forces battling an Angel, one of a race of giant monstrous beings whose awakening was foretold by the Dead Sea Scrolls. Because of the Angels’ near-impenetrable force-fields, Nerv’s giant Evangelion bio-machines, synchronized to the...
- 4/23/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Kana’s saga comes to a bizarre, melancholy end. But it all looks really cool!
This Flcl Alternative review contains spoilers.
Flcl Alternative: Episode 6
The conundrum hanging over both Flcl sequel series was what, indeed, could define a Flcl sequel? How do you extend a series characterized by a fleeting and unpredictable uniqueness? What makes Flcl Flcl? Is it about robots coming out of kids’ heads? Is it about Haruko trying to get with a giant bird (it’s not)? Is it more just about a feeling, or a style, or is it, like, a thematic thing… or something?
Progressive and Alternative attempted to solve this conundrum by doing a bit of everything. Haruko was all over each season (a choice I still question for both series) and robots still came out of kids’ heads. However, both also told new stories that veered massively away from the events of FLCLassic.
This Flcl Alternative review contains spoilers.
Flcl Alternative: Episode 6
The conundrum hanging over both Flcl sequel series was what, indeed, could define a Flcl sequel? How do you extend a series characterized by a fleeting and unpredictable uniqueness? What makes Flcl Flcl? Is it about robots coming out of kids’ heads? Is it about Haruko trying to get with a giant bird (it’s not)? Is it more just about a feeling, or a style, or is it, like, a thematic thing… or something?
Progressive and Alternative attempted to solve this conundrum by doing a bit of everything. Haruko was all over each season (a choice I still question for both series) and robots still came out of kids’ heads. However, both also told new stories that veered massively away from the events of FLCLassic.
- 10/15/2018
- Den of Geek
Some really cool news has come out of the Cartoon Network camp today. Variety announced that Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has some pretty awesome plans to ensure that their current, future, and past fan bases will all be entertained. One of the steps they are taking is to bring us new episodes of Samurai Jack. Earlier this year, Adult Swim announced the series revival would be coming, but this solidifies their plans, and there are a ton of other new announcements that Cn has revealed:
The Time Warner-owned cable programmer that tilts toward millennial viewers and younger generations with animated fare shown in primetime and overnights, said it would release more original programming via streaming video for daytime viewing as part of an effort to spur its audience to increase consumption of its oddball but cult-favorite content.The outlet "simply knows its audience," said Christina Miller, president and general manager,...
The Time Warner-owned cable programmer that tilts toward millennial viewers and younger generations with animated fare shown in primetime and overnights, said it would release more original programming via streaming video for daytime viewing as part of an effort to spur its audience to increase consumption of its oddball but cult-favorite content.The outlet "simply knows its audience," said Christina Miller, president and general manager,...
- 5/12/2016
- by Billy Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Adult Swim is reviving the Flcl TV series. The anime action comedy-drama is set to premiere in late 2017/early 2018. The new, two-season series is set years after the original Flcl.
Series creator Kazuya Tsurumaki will return to serve as supervisor. Katsuyuki Motohiro is directing. Yoshiyuki is set as character designer. Also boarding the project is writer Hideto Iwai.
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Series creator Kazuya Tsurumaki will return to serve as supervisor. Katsuyuki Motohiro is directing. Yoshiyuki is set as character designer. Also boarding the project is writer Hideto Iwai.
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- 3/25/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sometimes we feel just downright silly when we miss news about a favorite actor or filmmaker. This time we've missed out on news about one of our favorite Japanese actors, Todanobu Asano. Luckily for us guys like Kevin and Chris are somewhat more on the ball and have reminded us that he's in a new film Ranbou to Taiki.
The film is based on a 2005 play by Yukiko Motoya. In 2008, she adapted it to a novel with illustrations by longtime Gainax animator and protegé of Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki.
The film revolves around a man named Hidenori (Tadanobu Asano) and woman named Nanase (Minami) who share an intense and bizarre relationship. Although the two are not actually related in any way, Nanase calls Hidenori "Onii-chan" (older brother) and the two sleep on a bunk bed. Their living arrangement began in the wake of an accident, and Nanase has spent 10 years...
The film is based on a 2005 play by Yukiko Motoya. In 2008, she adapted it to a novel with illustrations by longtime Gainax animator and protegé of Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki.
The film revolves around a man named Hidenori (Tadanobu Asano) and woman named Nanase (Minami) who share an intense and bizarre relationship. Although the two are not actually related in any way, Nanase calls Hidenori "Onii-chan" (older brother) and the two sleep on a bunk bed. Their living arrangement began in the wake of an accident, and Nanase has spent 10 years...
- 5/5/2010
- Screen Anarchy
The trailer for Masanori Tominaga‘s Ranbou to Taiki has been released slightly ahead of schedule exclusively via the Japanese film site Cinema Cafe. The film is based on a 2005 play by Yukiko Motoya. In 2008, she adapted it to a novel with illustrations by longtime Gainax animator and protegé of Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki.
The film revolves around a man named Hidenori (Tadanobu Asano) and woman named Nanase (Minami) who share an intense and bizarre relationship. Although the two are not actually related in any way, Nanase calls Hidenori “Onii-chan” (older brother) and the two sleep on a bunk bed. Their living arrangement began in the wake of an accident, and Nanase has spent 10 years waiting for Hidenori to take the revenge on her she feels she deserves.
Their relationship changes when Takao (Takayuki Yamada) and his pregnant wife Azusa (Eiko Koike) move into the neighborhood. While peeping through a...
The film revolves around a man named Hidenori (Tadanobu Asano) and woman named Nanase (Minami) who share an intense and bizarre relationship. Although the two are not actually related in any way, Nanase calls Hidenori “Onii-chan” (older brother) and the two sleep on a bunk bed. Their living arrangement began in the wake of an accident, and Nanase has spent 10 years waiting for Hidenori to take the revenge on her she feels she deserves.
Their relationship changes when Takao (Takayuki Yamada) and his pregnant wife Azusa (Eiko Koike) move into the neighborhood. While peeping through a...
- 4/29/2010
- Nippon Cinema
Us anime-market leader FUNimation is currently having a “roll-out riot” and is announcing more and more titles for the upcoming months. Yesterday they announced the Us release of Kamui Gaiden and RoboGeisha on their official blog, but without mentioning a specific date or medium.
Today, after some rumbling of disappointed fans who expected more fine animation from Japan, they surprised them by announcing the acquirement of the Ova series Flcl (Fooly Cooly) for a DVD and Blu-ray Disc release in late 2010. The series was produced by Production I.G, Gainax and Starchild in 2000 and was directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki (Gunbuster, Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 & 2.0).
Because of the way the six episodes of Flcl were produced, this will most likely be another upscale, so looking at FUNimation’s recent releases I’ll wait for proper reviews before ordering this…even thou I don’t own the series on DVD yet.
Today, after some rumbling of disappointed fans who expected more fine animation from Japan, they surprised them by announcing the acquirement of the Ova series Flcl (Fooly Cooly) for a DVD and Blu-ray Disc release in late 2010. The series was produced by Production I.G, Gainax and Starchild in 2000 and was directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki (Gunbuster, Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 & 2.0).
Because of the way the six episodes of Flcl were produced, this will most likely be another upscale, so looking at FUNimation’s recent releases I’ll wait for proper reviews before ordering this…even thou I don’t own the series on DVD yet.
- 1/6/2010
- by Ulrik
- Affenheimtheater
The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia announces its complete program. There are still a few surprises to be confirmed, like the closing gala, but they have already put together the final list of films that will be screened at Sitges 09. Below you’ll find the titles of each film and their sections as well as links for the films that we have already reviewed here on Sound On Sight. Opening Film [Rec]2. Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró. 2009. Official FANTÀSTIC In Competition Section Accident. Soi Cheang. 2009. Accidents Happen. Andrew Lancaster. 2009. The Children. Tom Shankland. 2008. [1] Cold Souls. Sophie Bartes. 2009. The Countess. Julie Delpy. 2009. Les Derniers Jours Du Monde. Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu. 2009. Dogtooth (Kynodontas). Yorgos Lanthimos. 2009. Dorian Gray. Oliver Parker. 2009. Enter The Void. Gaspar Noé. 2009. Grace. Paul Solet. 2009. [2] Heartless. Philip Ridley. 2009. Hierro. Gabe Ibáñez. 2009. La Horde. Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher. 2009. Ingrid. Eduard Cortés. 2009. Kinatay. Brillante Mendoza. 2009. Metropia. Tarik Saleh. 2009. Moon.
- 9/19/2009
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
The full lineup has been announced, and among the load of genre fare that's been running the fest circuit are the world premiers of:
Vincenzo Natali's latest, Splice, which we're all excited about.
Simon Fellows twisted adaptation Malice in Wonderland (trailer)
Along some of our personal favorites:
Black Dynamite (friggin awesome)
Swiss scifi flick Cargo (trailer)
Pater Sparrow's incredible Stanislaw Lem adaptation 1 (review)
The Mo Brothers Indonesian slasher Macabre (review)
Atm (get it?) horror-comedy The Human Centipede (review)
Full list after the break.
Opening Film
[Rec]2. Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró. 2009.
Official FANTÀSTIC In Competition Section
Accident. Soi Cheang. 2009.
Accidents Happen. Andrew Lancaster. 2009.
The Children. Tom Shankland. 2008.
Cold Souls. Sophie Bartes. 2009.
The Countess. Julie Delpy. 2009.
Les Derniers Jours Du Monde. Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu. 2009.
Dogtooth (Kynodontas). Yorgos Lanthimos. 2009.
Dorian Gray. Oliver Parker. 2009.
Enter The Void. Gaspar Noé. 2009.
Grace. Paul Solet. 2009.
Heartless. Philip Ridley. 2009.
Hierro. Gabe Ibáñez. 2009.
La Horde. Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher.
Vincenzo Natali's latest, Splice, which we're all excited about.
Simon Fellows twisted adaptation Malice in Wonderland (trailer)
Along some of our personal favorites:
Black Dynamite (friggin awesome)
Swiss scifi flick Cargo (trailer)
Pater Sparrow's incredible Stanislaw Lem adaptation 1 (review)
The Mo Brothers Indonesian slasher Macabre (review)
Atm (get it?) horror-comedy The Human Centipede (review)
Full list after the break.
Opening Film
[Rec]2. Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró. 2009.
Official FANTÀSTIC In Competition Section
Accident. Soi Cheang. 2009.
Accidents Happen. Andrew Lancaster. 2009.
The Children. Tom Shankland. 2008.
Cold Souls. Sophie Bartes. 2009.
The Countess. Julie Delpy. 2009.
Les Derniers Jours Du Monde. Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu. 2009.
Dogtooth (Kynodontas). Yorgos Lanthimos. 2009.
Dorian Gray. Oliver Parker. 2009.
Enter The Void. Gaspar Noé. 2009.
Grace. Paul Solet. 2009.
Heartless. Philip Ridley. 2009.
Hierro. Gabe Ibáñez. 2009.
La Horde. Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher.
- 9/12/2009
- QuietEarth.us
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