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The ComicPop Crew just want to say WoW! This time around we are discussing Warcraft. The movie was adapted from the World of Warcraft (WoW) online game. This movie gives us humans, elves, and trolls galore. So fantasy is the rule of the day. Check and see if we actually did say Wow!, to Duncan Jones’ feature film adaptation Warcraft.
Item Reviewed:
Warcraft, Duncan Jones – Director, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, 2016.
Music Drops Used:
“Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.
“Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.
In this episode Logan and Richard check out Konami’s Yu-Gi-Oh! Speed Duel Decks. This go around we look at Duelists of Tomorrow Speed Duel Decks. Each box contains 3 specific character duel decks. One is Seto Kaiba themed, another is Mai Valentine themed, and the third is Joey Wheeler themed. The decks include 20 cards per deck, 3 skill cards per each deck (specific to the character), and 1 Ultra Rare variant card per deck. See what we think about these three other speed duel decks. Many thanks to Konami and Hill and Knowlton Strategies for their continued support of ComicPop Library in providing us with samples.
Logan, Jonathon, and Richard join a community of High Schoolers that are going through the tribulations of life. At times that life is subject to the fantastical, but it keeps itself grounded somehow. We go through the characters times of laughter and tears as we discuss Tatsuya Ishihara’s anime series Clannad: The Complete Collection.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Clannad: The Complete Collection, Tatsuya Ishihara – director, Manga Entertainment, 2013.
Music clips used this episode:
“Megu meru”, Clannad Original Soundtrack, Enfonius, Key Sounds Label, 2004.
Logan and Richard have another fun time opening up their latest round of blind bag toys. They start off with Logan’s birthday present to Richard, some Pint Size Heroes Batman, then they open up a few Loyal Subjects Power Rangers, and finish with Hot Wheels Mystery Cars. More for the Collection!
What we reviewed in this episode:
Funko Batman Pint Sized Heroes.
Loyal Subjects Power Rangers.
Hot Wheels Mystery Cars.
Music clips used this episode:
“The Mind of The Bat”, Batman Song – By Miracle of Sound, YouTube, 2012.
“Electrical Ellipses”, RaceC0r5 – Hot Wheels, YouTube, 2017.
Join us for this episode as we journey back to Asia for this exciting tale of a young man’s journey in becoming his own person. This is one that will catch you by surprise. Take a listen as we discuss Travis Knight’s feature animated film Kubo of the Two Strings.
What we reviewed in this episode:
Kubo and the Two Strings, Travis Knight – director, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, 2016.
Music clips used this episode:
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, Regina Spektor, Kubo and the Two Strings Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Warner Bros., 2016.
Join us as Logan and Richard travel to an exotic island and discover a strange, weird, and creepy hotel. The hotel in question is the Voynich Hotel, not well known the world over, with more than likely a lower star rating than most hotels. Depending on what you like of course. This hotel can be humorous and at the same time dangerous. Won’t you join us for an overnight visit as we discuss Douman Seiman’s manga Voynich Hotel, Vol. 1.
What we reviewed in this episode:
The Voynich Hotel, Vol. 1, Douman Seiman, Seven Seas, 2018.
Music clips used this episode:
“Hotel California”, Hotel California, Eagles, Criteria Studios and Record Plant Studios, 1976.
In this episode Logan and Richard check out one of Konami’s newest ways to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card game using Speed Duel Decks. This go around we look at Destiny Masters Speed Duel Decks. Each box contains 3 specific character duel decks. One is Yami Yugi themed, another is Ishizu Ishtar themed, and the third is Pegasus themed. The decks include 20 cards per deck, 3 skill cards per each deck (specific to the character), and 1 Ultra Rare variant card per deck. See what we think about the speed duel decks. Many thanks to Konami and Hill and Knowlton Strategies for their continued support of ComicPop Library in providing us with samples.
Are you the master of your own domain? We always believe we are, but what if you weren’t. What if another is the master and likes to pull strings and those strings belong to literally killer puppets? See what the ComicPop Crew thinks of these killer puppets as we discuss David Schmoeller’s feature Puppetmaster.
Item Reviewed:
Puppetmaster, David Schmoeller – director, Full Moon Entertainment, 1989.
Music Drops Used:
“Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.
“Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.
Here’s our second episode for “Soundtracks”, where the Crew is just having a fun time again. Will Jonathon and Logan be able to get the title of the songs and/or the movies they come from? Will you? Find out by having fun with us as I spin the music for everyone.
Item Reviewed:
For you to guess along with Logan and Jonathon as Richard spins the tunes.
Music Drops Used:
“Hollywood”, Crazy Love Hollywood Edition, Michael Buble, Reprise, 2010.
“Everybody Have Fun Tonight”, Mosaic, Wang Chung, Geffen Records, 1986.
Kat Holland is sharing with out listeners her single “The One”, through her YouTube channel. Kat is invoking a smooth rhythmic sound with this single. The instrumentals give it a flare of pop, but Kat’s vocals come across very smooth. Blending in the Jazz and Pop feel I really like and can’t wait to her what else she gives us to hear. Her EP Retrovision is scheduled for a March 22 drop so be sure to keep an eye out for it from you digital vendor of choice. Until then enjoy Kat Holland’s music video for her single “The One” – Richard:
