Tag Archives: introspection

The art of fading into the scenery; introducing Megane

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Celeste

The only way I can think to describe Megane is “a movie for B-type personalities”. It ambles along at a pace that – to the outside observer – seems foreign, but somehow fascinating. Other than that, it’s hard to pin … Continue reading →

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You’re gonna carry that weight

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bateszi

What is the ending of Cowboy Bebop trying to say? It feels like such a waste. Spike doesn’t have face Vicious, he could just stay with Faye and Jet, leave Mars and fly away, but he doesn’t.

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The quietness of Cross Game

Posted on August 19, 2009 by bateszi

When writing about Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I noted that I think it’s great because it has moments of exciting, fluid animation. I realise that’s a fairly superficial thing to say, but I think it’s true, too, and now, as if … Continue reading →

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Casshern Sins: I wanted to leave my color on my city

Posted on February 15, 2009 by bateszi

Knowing that some day you will die is not a prospect that one’s thoughts tend to dwell on, but in Casshern Sins, when death is everywhere and the land is ravaged with decay, that your life will some day end … Continue reading →

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A timely message

Posted on December 25, 2008 by bateszi

There’s no specific point to this post, but for a few days now, I’ve wanted to write something for my blog, and thus, here we are, dear reader. It’s just that time of the year, I guess; a blank page … Continue reading →

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