literature

[DVD] Film Review: Tale of Tales

December 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

Starring Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, and Toby Jones, TALE OF TALES (2015) is an exquisite gothic masterpiece that pans out like a dramatic theatrical play. Directed by Matteo Garrone, Tale of Tales is exactly what it promises. A tale of three intertwined Baroque-inspired fairytales, it features [...]

Geek It! Spotlight: CtrlGeekPod’s Top 10 picks for Sydney Japanese Film Festival 2016

October 19, 2016 // 0 Comments

It’s that exciting time of the year again! From horror to sci-fi to drama, the Japanese film industry offers a versatile selection of films that will attract viewers of all ages. Unlike a majority of Hollywood films, there is just something about Japanese films that makes them unique. Is [...]

Geek It! Naruto Tribute: The Official Yet Unofficial Farewell of Naruto the anime

October 17, 2016 // 0 Comments

Two years ago on November 10th (2014), we farewelled Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto manga. Now, we must officially yet unofficially say goodbye to the anime. Naruto‘s canon story, that is. Since October 22, 2002, Naruto the anime has become a significant part of our lives. Through the [...]

Manga Review: Naruto – Shikamaru’s Story (A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark)

March 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

As Nara Shikamaru lies on the roof of the Hokage office, he wonders how his life went astray. Remembering back to the carefree days of silly antics, cloud watching and lazying around with his team, life wasn’t the same anymore. With Shikamaru’s rising status as a key advisor for the [...]

Manga Review: Naruto — Kakashi’s Story (Lightning in the Frozen Sky)

December 28, 2015 // 3 Comments

The end of Naruto isn’t exactly the end for many fans. With plenty of unanswered questions left behind, fans still want to discover more about the Konoha gang, and the events that took place after the Fourth Great Ninja War. Luckily for Naruto fans, we have been blessed with further epilogue [...]

Geek It! Film Newsbyte: First look at Harry Potter’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

December 15, 2015 // 0 Comments

The first trailer for FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM is officially here! It is the year 1926. Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to research and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York [...]

Geek It! Literature Newsbyte: First look at Disney’s Roald Dahl Adaptation of The BFG

December 12, 2015 // 0 Comments

“It was the witching hour, when the boogie man comes out, when people go missing. The girls say the witching hour arrives at midnight. I think it comes at three in the morning, when I’m the only one left awake.” And the witching hour is certainly upon us! Directed by Steven Spielberg, The BFG [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Blast of Tempest

December 10, 2015 // 1 Comment

“O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right!” Revenge. Betrayal. Forbidden romance. Rivalry. Chaos. Fate. Death. With all of these elements combined, prepare to witness the rise of a magnificent Shakespeare-inspired story brewing from the cauldron. This is … BLAST OF [...]

[DVD] Review: The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2014)

August 13, 2015 // 0 Comments

With its timeless appeal and emotionally-moving themes, it is no wonder that The Tale of the Princess Kaguya was nominated for Best Animated Film at the 87th Academy Awards. Directed and co-written by Studio Ghibli’s co-founder Isao Takahata, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is [...]

Geek It! Literature Spotlight: Andy Griffiths’ Just series

February 16, 2015 // 0 Comments

Meet Andy Griffiths — a natural storyteller for young kids. Andy Griffiths has been entertaining readers of all ages for more than a decade now. Let’s go back in time to the series that launched his career, and that is none other than the ‘Just!’ series. With fan-favourite [...]