We are just having fun reviewing and discussing comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime/animation, music and movies that we have recently read, listened to or watched.
MovieClips Trailers YouTube channel has the trailer for a re-release of the film Donnie Darko. This is one of those films that didn’t do to much, but then became a cult movie by word of mouth. Keep an eye out at your local theaters or favorite movie sites to get the date for when it might hit in your area. Here’s the trailer that MovieClips Trailers has on their YouTube channel for those that need a reminder or for those that are new to the movie for this generation:
Mike Schiavo is sharing with our listeners his music video for his single “Back For Me”. If Mike’s name sounds a little familiar it might be from his time on season 10 of The Voice. Mike has a clear strong voice that he uses in his “Back For Me” ballad. I also love how he is keeping the instrumentals simple and he lets his voice be the star of the single. The video that has been produced for the single is really crisp and clean as well and has that story element to it not just Mike singing to us. For me I appreciate this type of music video more because the director and artist are being creative for this aspect of the song. “Back For Me” is from his self-titled EP that is available from your download service of choice. Here’s Mike Schiavo’s music video for his single “Back For Me” through SpotsTheGinga YouTube channel – Richard:
Have you been keeping up with David Baldacci’s Vega Jane series. The latest in the series, Width of the World, just hit shelves at the end of February from Scholastic. Here’s the trailer for the series from Scholastic’s YouTube channel:
Emma Charleston hits me in one of my sweet spots with her single “Falling” that she is sharing with ComicPop’s listeners. Emma has a nice clean strong voice that shines with this singles acoustical folk/pop style. This reminds me of something back in the day that John Denver would sing. This is a great way to have a first single. I can’t wait to see if Emma continues down the folk/pop genre or if she will change up, but for my .02 Cents worth this genre she would shine in and I look forward to her next release. Here’s Emma Charleston’s “Falling” through SoundCloud – Richard
If you picked up Noragami Aragoto for your anime library you will want to pick up Noragami Aragoto Season 2. FUNimation has it available now to purchase and here’s the trailer for it from FUNimation’s YouTube channel:
Cado is sharing his latest single “Say Sumthin”. This single takes on a more lyrical vibe that spoken vibe. As with any type of music rap has it’s different styles that artists use. Most people are used to the spoken rap, but Cado is using the rhythm of the instrumentals to do what I call a lyrical rap, where the vocalist is doing a style that is midway between a spoken rap and just pure singing a single. The voice is clear and works well with this lyrical style and is a nice change of pace. You can check out Cado’s “Say Sumthin” on spotity ( Say Sumth ) or right here through SoundCloud – Richard:
This episode allows Richard to visit with a like-minded individual, Jarrod Roll. Jarrod discusses how he developed his Star Wars Toy Exhibit and how libraries or museums can contact him about displaying their exhibit at their facility. Join the ComicPop Crew as they have a fun visit with Jarrod Roll the owner and curator of Star Wars: The Nostalgia Awakens Vintage Toy Exhibit – 1978 to 1985.
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Monroe County Local History Room and Museum (Jarrod Roll – curator)
Monroe County Local History Room and Museum e-mail: mclhr@centurytel.net – Jarrod Roll
FUNimation has released Mystic Archives of Dantalian that many anime and book lovers might want to consider for their anime library. This looks to be more of a drama with a romantic angle. Here’s the trailer from FUNimation’s YouTube channel:
Nozart, lead by composer/pianist/producer Noah Kellman, is sharing their single “Puppet” with our listeners. “Puppet” will be one that our alternative rock and I believe our steampunk rock listeners will get into with ease. I myself love the instrumentals and would love to have Nozart do a pure instrumental song, the opening is just right up my alley. However, I realize that an instrumental piece is probably the most daunting of releases. However, Nozart is definitely playing to their fan base and genre. The vocals stay just above the instruments so listeners can enjoy the lyrics, but if this is going to be their style they’ll have to watch that they don’t let the instrumentals overpower the vocals. For me this hits a genre I enjoy and I think it will for others as well. Here’s Nozart’s “Puppet” through SoundCloud – Richard:
Don’t forget Logan opens today! Looks good! Thanks to MovieClips Trailers for the trailer: