When The Lion King first went into production, it was pitched as “Bambi in Africa meets Hamlet,” or, as one animator dubbed it, “Bamlet.” Drawing heavily on past stories, The Lion King still managed to create something entirely new. It was wildly successful among children and adults alike, and many Disney connoisseurs and critics insist that The Lion King reached heights that Disney has yet to match with another film.

The Lion KingDid You Know?

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It will come as no surprise to know that there was a movie about the infamous and notorious Zodiac Killer, a lunatic who held an entire city in the grip of terror for decades. But what may surprise you is the sheer number of films that have been produced about the Zodiac—a lot.

The Zodiac.  Possibly coming soon to an area near you….Check out this list! This is a monster list, and ranges from big-budget thrillers to the lowest of the low—direct to video swill from schlockmeister Ulli Lommel. Better than half a dozen movies have been shot about the Zodiac, and it makes me wonder why, frankly.

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I truly, truly despise Miyazaki anime. Seriously, I do. It’s long, it’s rambling, and if there’s a Kodomos everywhere!  This…frankly…is also dull.message it only gets worse. Princess Mononoke is Miyazaki anime at its longest, most unfocused and most nonsensical worst.

I Got Reasons to Hate On The Miyazaki!

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Six episodes. All lunacy. God bless Furi Kuri

Six episodes. That’s right…just six episodes comprise FLCL, one of the wildest non-Nabeshin anime to ever hit the world upside the head with a Flying V guitar and speed off on a tiny Vespa scooter into the night. And man am I glad it did.

Furi Kuri!A Note of Advance Warning

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2007 was a dangerous time to make The Simpsons Movie. Critics and fans alike have been ho-humming the show in recent years, saying that it should be put to bed before it disgraced itself any further. In the midst of this decline, The Simpsons Movie appeared in theatres nationwide.

The SimpsonsNow available on DVD, The Simpsons Movie remains firmly planted at an 88% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it absolutely deserves it.

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