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.
Kaiju fans rejoice! Shin Godzilla is being released in limited theaters in October as the poster says above, but don’t fret. With Godzilla being as popular as it is you knew it will get a North American release on DVD/Blu-ray and FUNimation Films looks to be the company that will be releasing it. Here is the trailer for Shin Godzilla from FUNimation’s YouTube channel:
Rod Melancon is sharing with the ComicPop listeners his music video for his single “Lights of Carencro”. Rod’s style reminds me of something you might hear from John Mellencamp. It has one foot in the traditional rock scene and another in the country scene, almost southern rock. “Lights of Carencro” has an old 1970’s throwback to it. The single is a “story” song and it has an old tinny radio sound to the vocals. Most people would recognize this sound effect as being similar to the CB radio voice in the “Convoy” single by C.W. McCall. Now in “Lights of Carencro” the lyrics tell of a tragedy that befalls a family and end’s with the brothers coming together again in a haunting way (if I said anymore it would spoil the song). The music video that Rod has with the single is just as haunting. This single will be available next year on Rod’s LA 14 EP. Until then check out “Lights of Carencro” music video by Rod Melancon, that he has provided through his YouTube channel – Richard:
I’m actually interested in this. Check out the trailer for The Accountant, staring Ben Affleck, through MovieClips Trailers YouTube channel:
Katie Buxton is sharing with us today her single “You Flew”. Katie has a nice strong and clear alto range voice. Most singers want to have that higher voice, but I enjoy the lower range voices just as much. “You Flew” is a ballad that talks about letting a loved one go, because of your love for him or her. It’s hard to do but sometimes that is what it comes to. The music video that was produced for this single is fairly simple, but effective. I love the snow background while Katie is singing. You can get this single and others from her 2016 release on her EP From Songbirds from your digital vendors. Here is Katie Buxton’s “You Flew” music video through Amplify Entertainment Group’s YouTube channel – Richard:
Dark Horse Comics is starting a new series by Greg Pak and Mirko Colak entitled Kingsway West. For the comic book readers that like to buy the individual issues the first issue is available. For those that like their comic books in collected editions, Dark Horse is pretty good about collecting their series so you can add the title to your collections. You’ll just have to wait a few months. Here’s the trailer through Dark Horse’s YouTube channel:
Vance Major is sharing with our listeners his latest film short, Dead Inside. Vance takes us on a dead of night Blair Witch style journey with humanity displayed at it’s rawest. Great job Vance! Check it out through Shadowstorm Studios’ YouTube channel that Vance is associated with:
Patrick Krief is sharing with the ComicPop Library listeners his latest lyric video for his single “Deo Gratias”. “Deo Gratias” is a hauntingly beautiful introspective single. How Patrick relays the lyrics and the sway of the music captures you in its simplicity and almost makes the listener almost ache, but in a good way. The lyric video was directed by Christopher Mills of Modest Mouse. The video keeps that same simplistic feel, but is haunting with it being done in black and white. Really nice work done by both artists. Patrick will be dropping a double album, automanic blue, at the end of September that will include this single so keep an eye out at your digital vendors for it. Until then enjoy Patrick Krief’s lyric video for “Deo Gratias” through his YouTube page – Richard:
In Search of the Lost Future is an series that FUNimation is releasing in sub only. This doesn’t bother me and won’t bother any anime watchers because they will be used to it if you are considering it for a public library collection. This looks intriguing and to be a good addition to an individuals collection. Thanks to FUNimation’s YouTube channel for the trailer:
Looks like Lucifer was popular enough to get a second season. Thanks to Television Promos’ YouTube channel for the trailer:
Japanese Wallpaper, Gab Strum, gives us a peaceful melody in it’s music video for the single “Cocoon”. It is an electronic piece, but the rhythm is so gentle and the vocals are sung in a melodic way that just puts me in a peaceful place. If you are stress out this single would alleviate it. The music video is snapshots of different places in nature that also lends to that peaceful harmonious feel. Really enjoyed this and I think you will to. Here’s Japanese Wallpaper’s “Cocoon” music video from Zero Through Nine’s YouTube channel – Richard: