One of the better animated films that I have seen come out within the past few years, trumping even the likes of Disney if I do say so.

Animation style, voice acting, and character design were top tier. A really good spin on the stereotypical sea monster design, almost reminiscent of old pirate/seafaring maps that initially depicted them. Karl Urban (Jacob), but ESPECIALLY Zaris-Angel Hator (Maisie), treated their characters extremely well with the animation only helping further both of their…

Really makes you wanna sit down and read Poe's oeuvre.

House of Usher was, by far, the most obviously inspired work. Episodes relating to poems and stories, names of characters and businesses, even quoting directly at times. Even if you don't know Poe, you can still a few references.

This series was also the only Netflix Flanagan series that made me almost vomit, did not emphasize the lightness of death, and focused on the terror that capitalism, consumerism, and greed…

Starstruck (1982) directed by Gillian Armstrong is an old-school coming-of-age film with a musical twist (with new themes) perfect for those wanting a slightly more adult comedy.

Starring Jo Kennedy as the leading lady, Starstruck (1982) follows Jackie through hers dreams of becoming a famous singer while still being held back by her working class conservative family. When she gets the chance of a lifetime and takes it, things do not end up exactly as planned.

This film does an…

The Philippe Mora directed film Mad Dog Morgan (1976) is a classic example of Australian Male Ensemble Ozploitation film perfect for viewers who love older Westerns, strong male leads, and just the right amount of cultural immaturity.

Staring Dennis Hopper as Morgan and David Gulpilil as Billy, this film visually retells the novel of the same name by Margaret Carnegie which, of course, is based on the true story of Dan Morgan the Bushranger. After losing everything he thought he…