Pi

via whythatsdelightful. Of course, I could easily re-post most of the things on Graham Linehan’s blog, but this one has really gotten under my skin. The creepy wizards make it extra special for me.

American Akira

Jem

Part two here.

Protoculture

I had to post this sooner or later. The title of this blog is a reference to the excellent Macross: Do You Remember Love (AKA Macross Clash of the Bionoids). By and large, the geekdom of Macross is expensive and baffling, but this movie is a camp treat. I discovered it on VHS back in the day, when Anime was harder to find. I loathed it at first for its astonishing sexism and overall tediousness. Luscious creepiness and genuine craft won me over.

Watch the whole darn film if you like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dljDivTE9Vk

Sadly, this is the subtitled version, known as Macross: Do You Remember Love. I’ve enjoyed it plenty of times with subtitles. But the Dubbed version, Macross: Clash of the Bionoids, will triple your enjoyment! I heard a rumour that the dub was recorded as a teaching aid for people learning the english language. This might explain why the lines are all enunciated in a strange way, but I prefer to imagine that the actors were deep into some postmodern kind of theory. Okay, so here’s another bit:

Story From North America

via http://youruddyguys.wordpress.com/

Awesombo

Don’t be surprised if Leicester gets it’s own Mr-Bean-voiced vigilante sometime in the near future. I’m thinking something like this:

Thanks to Sean Rowlands for alerting me to this frightening video.

Thundercats Pyjamas

I couldn’t resist posting this. I think at christmas we’re allowed to indulge in a bit of studenty cliche. I think the casting is inspired. I watched it without knowing that it was a fake. Admittedly Brad Pitt is a bit of a tip-off. Plus: I think only nerds would cast the lady off of Farscape. Warner Brothers would probably insist on someone a bit more current. No offense to the lady off of Farscape!

Just goes to show, though. Most films don’t really need to be made. Was it Star Wars Episode I that set the template for all blockbuster epic fantasy that was to follow? I’m thinking especially about how Snarf looks here – very Jar Jar.

I feel guilty about posting this. We all heard what Doris Lessing said about blogging! Well I don’t care! Like I said, it’s Christmas!

LARD by awful

Nice work, Robb!