Masaaki Yuasa

Image: NetflixScott takes off, because, of course—almost as quickly established as it’s introduced—he doesn’t really die fighting Matthew at the end of the first episode. It’s eventually revealed to the audience, and through Ramona’s own investigation over the course of the season, that Scott has been kidnapped... by none other than his future self (played by Will Forte in a delightful turn), one who wooed Ramona, defeated all her exes, and then dated her before growing apart, and becoming distant and bitter in the…

Avatar: The Way of Water | New TrailerThe spectacle of James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to the highest-grossing movie of all time was, against all odds, worth the wait. The Way of Water improves upon the original Avatar on every level—not just in the spectacle, which was a given, but in the story, the characters, and the drama, too. The tale of the Sully family, forced to flee across Pandora and adapt to a new, wetter life, allows Cameron to explore a dazzling new world, while the fight with a Na’vi-fied Miles Quaritch…

Image: VolitionOur monthly question about the things you watched, read, or played continues with the final month of the summer before school stars and the holiday season gets ready to rear its head.Played: In addition to grinding and enjoying my way through Xenoblade Chronicles 3, I decided to replay some of the Saints Row games ahead of the then-incoming reboot. A few hours with Saints Row 3 and 4 were some welcome returns to nostalgia; I loved both of those games back in the PS3 and 360 days, and they remain…

Image: GKidsFrom acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa (Crybaby Devilman, Lu Over the Wall, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!), comes Inu-Oh, a historical anachronism that blends glam rock with Noh theater, creating a delightfully flamboyant and vibrant film that merges myth, history, and music. The film is eccentric and expansive, following the semi-folkloric artist Tomona from a child to his time as biwa priest, and finally to a rock star in his own right.Along the way to fame, Tomona breaks from the order of biwa-playing…

Image: Science SARUInu-Oh, from acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa (Ride Your Wave, Keep Your Hands Off Of Eizokuen!), has gotten a new trailer in anticipation of its showing at the Annecy International Film Festival. With an exciting soundtrack and incredibly vibrant visuals, the trailer feels totally unique while still retaining the texture of Yuasa’s previous work. Masaaki Yuasa - INU-OH | Theatrical TrailerThe film follows the legendary 14th-century Noh performer Inu-oh as he travels from town to town, relegated to the…