STAR WARS RESISTANCE Spoiler Review Episode 3: Fuel For The Fire Double Meaning

A show typically hooks an audience within 3 episodes, making “Fuel for the Fire” an important episode in Star Wars Resistance. The pilot of the series “New Recruit” did its job well, driving attention and interest. But “The Triple Dark” showed off more flaws than expected, leaving the series’ fate to this week’s episode, “Fuel for the Fire.”

Sticking with the already established blueprint for Star Wars Resistance, the show continued to be all about Kaz. There’s nothing wrong with focusing on one character for an extended period, however, if viewers aren’t relating to the main protagonist — and the other characters only serve as background, the risk of losing viewers grows expediently.

Take the hit anime series Naruto, for example. Season 1 of Star Wars Resistance contains similarities to Naruto’s first season, especially in regard to the lead protagonist. Kaz, like Naruto, is annoying and every episode seems to focus solely on him. When the protagonist (Kaz/Naruto) has a learning moment, it gets forgotten, repeating bad behaviors or personality traits. Even the side characters are receiving similar treatment.

Maybe Kaz should be called Nazuto?

Kaz and Naruto Comparison Star Wars Resistance — Image via Disney Studios, Lucasfilm, and Viz Media

Most fans of Naruto will openly admit they weren’t huge fans of season 1 and that the young protagonist, Naruto, was beyond annoying. Somehow though, the anime series maintained itself and became greater than any of its creators could have imagined.

The success of Naruto, however, didn’t take place because of its first season. Fans were loyal to the series because they’d read the manga first. In addition, as the series progressed, so did the quality of its episodes.

Star Wars Resistance doesn’t have any loyal followers, besides the franchises loyal fans who are willing to give it a chance. And as the episodes tick by, viewership is likely to drop if the story doesn’t improve. Will Resistance become something great like Naruto, or will fans bail because Kaz isn’t relatable like Naruto?

Warning, Spoilers Ahead For Star Wars Resistance episode 3!!!

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Star Wars Resistance: Fuel For The Fire Review

Elijah Wood Guest Stars In Star Wars Resistance — Image via Disney Studios and Lucasfilm

“Fuel for the Fire” definitely was an improvement over last weeks “The Triple Dark.” And yet, there’s still so much missing. Kaz, once again the focus, still hasn’t figured out how to fit in. Not only is he a lousy mechanic, but he’s constantly making huge mistakes which come back on Yeager and his crew.

Kaz seems oblivious to his surroundings and ends up getting suckered by another racing team on the Colossus. Thinking he’s connected with friends who understand him, Kaz is used simply for access to Yeager’s secret stash of Corellian Hyperfuel.

Yeager and Kaz Star Wars Resistance — Image via Disney Studios and Lucasfilm

Playing the role of Jace Rucklin (the one who suckers Kaz) is none other than Elijah Wood. On Rucklin’s team is Gorrak Wiles (Eric Bauza) and Lin Gaava (Rachael MacFarlane). Rucklin and his team are actually the saving grace behind this week’s episode of Star Wars Resistance. Wood has a natural ability to capture an audience’s attention, even when it’s just his voice. And in “Fuel for the Fire,” he leads the episode like a veteran.

It would have been nice if Tam (or even Neeku) played a larger role in “Fuel for the Fire,” but alas, it seems they’re destined to serve as strictly background characters for now. Even Yeager (who played a major role in episode 3) somehow got pushed to the side.

After bungling things up, as Kaz seems prone to do, he realizes his mistake and sets off to save the one who betrayed him. Rucklin, despite having knowledge of Yeager’s secret stash of hyperfuel, doesn’t seem to know how it works. Once combined with normal fuel, it becomes combustible and is likely to blow up the ship.

Kaz Saving Rucklin Star Wars Resistance — Image via Disney Studios and Lucasfilm

Kaz risks his life to save Rucklin, but the favor isn’t returned. Rucklin instead, pretends like the whole incident is Kaz’s fault and declares he’ll have his revenge. Meanwhile, BB-8 and Yeager (who saved Kaz and Rucklin from being fish food) barely get recognized.

Overall, “Fuel for the Fire” wasn’t a bad episode. But it also fell short of being great. The voice acting proved to be phenomenal, but the direction of the episode felt choppy while falling flat a few times. The animation continues to be a highlight, especially during any type of flying and racing scene. The story, however, continues to be the one area of Star Wars Resistance which isn’t pulling its weight. There’s potential for a great story, however, the introduction of Kaz continually seems to be hogging the spotlight.

Could the photo of Yeager with the Rebellion at Jakku lead to more, or will it get tossed in with the scraps and forgotten?

Yeager and Poe With Rebelion On Jakku In Star Wars Resistance — Image via Disney Studios and Lucasfilm

Be sure to tune in next week for “The High Tower.” What are your thoughts regarding this week’s episode of Star Wars Resistance? Is it a show you’ll continue to watch, or is it being tossed to the backburner? Let us know in the comments below! “May the Force be with you, always.”

Kaz and BB-8 Star Wars Resistance episode 3 — Image via Lucasfilm and Disney Studios

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Review: THE WALKING DEAD “Warning Signs” Point in an Unlikely Direction

Kimberly Cook

Justin (Zach McGowan) was the cause of a recent fiasco on The Walking Dead. After Rick (Andrew Lincoln) kicked him out, he took off at night, only to be face to face with someone at the end of last week’s episode. His undead body has been recovered, and it’s causing major unrest between the communities.

Fingers are being pointed in all directions to find out who was the cause of Justin’s death. Anne (Pollyanna McIntosh) and Daryl (Norman Reedus) are the prime suspects. More and more of the Sanctuary crew are going missing. And Daryl has a hunch.

Anne’s always had an idea in the back of her mind that she was never truly accepted into any community after her numerous betrayals. Rightfully so. We finally know that she has a connection to the random helicopter fly-overs. Her walkie conversation includes discussion of trading people for supplies. But, with her being part of a civilization over the past few months, how often has she been in contact with this person? Her offerings have been classified as either an “A” or a “B”; is the significance of the letter “A” finally being brought to light? We’ve seen it numerous times throughout the series, but does it have a common thread? Is Anne officially back to being Jadis?

TWD_903_GP_0525_0278_RT — Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis/Anne – The Walking Dead – Season 9, Episode 3 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC

Rick confides in Carol (Melissa McBride) that he wakes every morning with the desire to end Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) life. But, the thought is fleeting, as he knows that he needs to honor those they have lost by foraging on, by creating a future. More death and murder, even justified, are no longer the answer. Looks like he’s taken a page from the Gospel of Morgan (Lennie James). The family fun day scenes at the beginning of the episode painted the picture of Rick becoming a real softie. Where’s the tough as nails Rick Grimes we’ve known?

TWD_903_GP_0529_0538_RT — Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Danai Gurira as Michonne, Chloe Garcia-Frizzi as Judith Grimes – The Walking Dead – Season 9, Episode 3 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC

Daryl’s hunch was correct. He found the ladies of Oceanside with Arat (Elizabeth Ludlow), a reformed Savior, on her knees, begging for forgiveness and freedom. Leader Cyndie (Sydney Park) tells Daryl and Maggie that she’s taken control of their situation, and Maggie’s leadership actions have inspired her to do so. Maggie’s public hanging of Gregory (Xander Berkeley) has had more effect on people than she realizes, and she’s not sure that it’s a bad thing. Revenge is sweet, and Daryl and Maggie walk away without stopping them.

There’s definitely a lot of story yet to tell in this still-mild civil war between the communities. Even with AMC pounding it into our heads that these are Rick Grimes’ last episodes, the epic is beyond that of Rick Grimes. His fate may be what brings the war to a head, but we’ll have to wait and see over the next two episodes to find out.

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Review: AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN Is Not So Magical

Sean Boelman

There are some movies that are so weird that you are struck with awe by their creativity. On the other hand, there are some films that are so weird you question the sanity of the person who made it. An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn certainly falls into the latter category.

Directed and co-written by Jim Hosking (The Greasy Strangler), the movie follows a woman whose unhappy marriage takes a turn for the worse when a mysterious man from her past comes to town for a performance.

Perhaps the biggest issue with the movie is its dialogue. Having seen The Greasy Strangler, this style of dialogue is very much Hosking’s style. While it is possible that some audiences may appreciate it ironically, it is awkwardly written. The dialogue makes it seem almost as if the writers have never had any human interactions before. It seems as if the film is trying to be surreal, but the content does not necessitate that tone.

There are also a lot of things that are randomly weird and just don’t make any sense. Why does Beverly Luff Linn communicate through grunts? Why does the concierge seem so creepy? How was that break dancing? And the biggest question of all: is it even possible to swim like that?

The acting is frequently frustrating too, making the movie’s lack of quality seem purposeful. Despite an extremely talented ensemble including Aubrey Plaza, Craig Robinson, and Jemaine Clement, the film still feels highly amateurish. In many parts, the actors are so monotonous with their delivery that it seems like they are reading cue cards. Then, they suddenly switch to having over-the-top emotions. This is jarring and uncomfortable.

It is entirely possible that this movie intends to be so bad it’s good. However, this doesn’t entirely work. The film obviously isn’t taking itself seriously, but it also doesn’t really have a sense of self-awareness. Since neither of these things is present, it isn’t able to break into the cult-worthy canon of bad movies.

Only in the last twenty minutes or so does the film begin to find its footing. At this point, the story becomes much more interesting, the characters become more likable, and the jokes actually become somewhat funny. The story answers no questions in its final act, but it does tone down on the weirdness, allowing for a few good character moments.

Additionally, the movie is very competently-shot. The cinematography and production design are both solid, giving the film a retro feel. Hosking also knows how to use music very well. The score is catchy, and the original songs, while as ridiculous as the film itself, are some of the most humorous moments.

Overall, while An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn is sure to have its fans, it will more likely alienate most of its viewers with its absurd and awkwardly-written dialogue and story. That being said, it is certainly a vast improvement over The Greasy Strangler.

An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn is now playing in select theaters and on VOD.

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‘SUPERGIRL’ S4 Ep. 2 Review: “Fallout”

Jon Barr - TV Editor

Supergirl’s second episode of the season comes in with a lot of the same stuff from last week. “Fallout” touches on a lot of the same themes as last week’s premiere. True to its name, “Fallout” deals more with the growing anti-alien sentiment that comes from the President’s true identity being revealed. It’s a bit repetitive, but it tackles familiar themes in an engaging way.

The specific plot of “Fallout” is kind of weak, as the focus is mostly on the political parallels. The primary plot focuses on Mercy Graves, breaking into LuthorCorp for some classic “hacking the mainframe” shenanigans. While it’s fun to see Lena and Mercy go all Lazer Team on each other, it makes for an amusing story. Braniac’s discomfort after his identity revealed, and James’ struggle with writing an editorial, are also fine stories for Supergirl to continue exploring the show’s anti-alien conflict. The most interesting element was J’onn, as he prepares to go all BlackKklansmen in the movement run by new antagonist Agent Liberty. “Fallout” isn’t a groundbreaking episode, but while the plot is thin, the emotions are honest.

This episode also does a better job of integrating Nia. While her purpose wasn’t clear last episode, “Fallout” gives her a purpose. The dialogue between her & Braniac was awkward, but her plea to James was strong. It’s an example of Supergirl finding new ways to explore similar themes. The show has never been subtle with its political stance, but moving beyond platitudes into real emotional struggle is powerful. How Nia will keep providing this power – and whether she may have a relationship with Braniac-5 – remains to be seen.

The weakest element of the episode are the villains. While Mercy Graves and Agent Liberty are independently interesting, their union doesn’t seem concrete. They appear to have different ideals, particularly when it comes to tackling Supergirl. It’s also an example of how Supergirl has clear themes, but not clear narratives. We understand their fear tactics early on. What the show needs is more conflicts on the scale of Mercy’s assault on LuthorCorp. Agent Liberty will need to start actual fights soon for him to feel like a real villain.

Hopefully next week’s episode puts more of the plot into focus. “Fallout” is not a bad episode, but it needs a more substantive story. Especially with a potentially deadly cliffhanger, Supergirl definitely looks poised to bring in more action. The question is whether the series can better blend its politics with a superhero story. Supergirl’s politics aren’t a problem, and by no means should they feel pressured to drop them. All that’s needed is a better balance, especially now that it’s established its viewpoint so strongly.

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Three Episode Report: GOBLIN SLAYER

Anthony Wendel

October 21, 2018

Goblin Slayer, the new dark fantasy series from White Fox the studio who created Akame ga Kill has been getting a lot of reputation on the internet lately. Is really worthy a commotion? Welcome to Three Episode Report. This report will judge an anime on its first three episodes to show if it gets a PASS (meaning it passed and more episodes need to be watched) or a FAIL (meaning you probably should not watch it any further).

Summary

Priestess is a new adventurer who just took her first mission to eradicate some Goblins with a group of novice adventures. When things take a horrible turn, Priestess finds herself having to be rescued by the mysterious Goblin Slayer, an adventure who has climbed all the way up to silver rank by only slaying goblins.

Positive

Right from the first episode this series sets up exactly what can be expected. Scenes of intense and brutal violence are shown which leave the viewer shocked in awe. Goblin Slayer (the character) is a narrow minded individual who has one mission in life: Find and Kill Goblins. He makes sure to carry out this mission with no remorse and no second guessing with his methods. Despite being a character who is wants to protect others from goblins, he goes to extremes when it comes to making sure the scourge of goblins is eradicated.

The music also leaves a lot of impact. The opening by Mili is helps set up the audience for when the series showcases its adrenaline filled action scenes. The closing by Soraru leaves the audience with a feeling of melodrama to reflect on all the intensity which they just witnessed.

Negative

This series features a very disturbing rape scene in the first episode. The scene is used to showcase the malicious and despicable nature of the goblins, it is not an easy scene to witness. Though it doesn’t glorify the act of rape (as the perpetrators are hunted down and murdered for their crime) it will not be a comfortable experience for many viewers. This will result in many being unable to continue watching the series.

Also, this is another series like Maoyu Mao Yusha where the characters are named after the classes they represent. Priestess, High Elf Archer, and Lizard Shaman are some of the creative names for characters in the cast. Anyone who has ever played a game of dungeons and dragons will be able to create better names for the cast members. It’s a lame element of the show to say the least.

Grade

Goblin Slayer gets both a PASS and a FAIL. It passes for those who enjoy an intense series where you can never get comfortable because of the extreme themes which are present in every episode. It fails for those who find the content to be a bit too much to handle and you can’t deal with the violence and rape which are presented. If you find you can’t, don’t feel bad about it. There are a hundreds of anime titles and if this wasn’t isn’t for you spend your time looking elsewhere for something you do enjoy.

Goblin Slayer is Streaming on Crunchyroll.

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Three Episode Report: SSSS.GRIDMAN

Anthony Wendel

October 21, 2018

The new series, SSSS.Gridaman by Studio Trigger features giant monsters and a reference to a classic live action series from the 90s. Is this enough to make worth watching? Welcome to Three Episode Report. This report will be judged on its first three episodes to show if it gets a PASS (meaning it passed and more episodes need to be watched) or a FAIL (meaning you probably should not watch it any further).

Summary

Yuta Hibiki has no memory and has no idea where he came from. When Kaiju start to appear and destroy the city, a strange computer named Junk merges Yuta with a mysterious being known as Gridman to fight against this new invading force.

Positive

This series has a lot going for it thanks to a lot of great action which takes place throughout the episodes. You can tell it was based off a tokusatsu (Special effects show. Think Power Rangers or if you remember how the original show came to America, think Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad) as the setup of “Monsters appear and hero fights” is the basic formula. Still being animated presents much more fluid and destructive graphics than what could be shown in a live action media.

The show also presents a mystery in the early episodes. After each fight, everything is put back to normal as if nothing ever happened but at the same time if people die in the Kaiju attack they stay dead and the history surrounding them is altered. It leaves the audience with just enough intrigue in these first few episodes to plant curiosity in the viewer. When you combine the intrigue with the energetic opening theme “Union” by OxT and there is more than enough to get the audience eager to finish the series.

Negative

The loose and fast animation style has become a trademark of Studio Trigger. Though this time around it isn’t nearly as breakneck as say KIll La Kill, the series does have moments where the characters move very spartically. If you are getting sick of this style of animation, this may not be the show for you.

Other minor complaints include a main character who has amnesia is far too overplayed of a plot point and the ending theme “Youthful Beautiful” by Maaya Uchida is never very catchy of a song. Still these are minor complains over all.

Grade

This one gets a PASS for sure. If you are a fan of giant monsters and action then this is the show for you. On the other hand if you are getting a little tired of Studio Trigger and its animation style, maybe just watch a little bit. Then see if you can look past the visuals in favor what promises to be a very entertaining new series.

SSSS.Gridman is streaming on Crunchyroll.

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Review: EXORSISTERS #1 Delivers Campy Fun, but Some Misfires

David DeCorte

Are you waiting anxiously for that planned Buffy reboot? If so, Exorsisters #1 might help fill the void in the meantime.

Exorsisters follows “sisters” Kate and Cate Harrow, a pair of supernatural detectives with the power to go traipsing into Hell to annoy and abuse demons at will. This first issue sets us up for an episodic, monster-of-the-week story. There are nods to a larger, more complicated story to come, but this first issue falls squarely in sitcom territory, offering us a melodrama about—what else?—a groom who vanishes at the altar.

The Story

Writer Ian Boothby does a solid job of setting up the outline of our story in this first issue. We know we have a pair of sisters, they run some kind of magic-infused ghostbusting operation, and to them, facing-off against the demons of Hell is a pretty blasé, run-of-the-mill affair. The narrative feels to be equal parts Buffy and Blue Monday, and for what it is, it’s pretty good.

Where we run into some issues with Exorsisters is primarily in the character department. All of the characters in the story feel rather stock; we’ve got our serious, no-nonsense Cate, and our wild, carefree Kate. We have the jilted bride, and the scheming villain (he even gets a genuine “I would have gotten away with it, too!” moment). I can kind of buy the sisters as characters, even if they’re a bit on the archetypal side. However, none of the figures floating around them really do much for me.

Interactions between characters felt stilted and unnatural. In one scene, for example, an unnamed extra opens up, very nonchalantly, about the worst experience of his life to a perfect stranger, as the setup for a joke. It falls flat because it doesn’t feel like how real people would speak or act. Unfortunately, that problem extends to most of the characters introduced here.

The Art

The artwork throughout this first issue of Exorsisters is capable. Gisele Lagace’s lines reminded me of Archie in certain ways. That makes sense, as Lagace has provided work for several issues of the series. However, it’s lacking some of the enigmatic charm of an Archie issue.

It stood out to me how well Lagace conveys facial expression throughout. Her style lends itself to more emotive faces, and I could read characters by their faces very well throughout. That said, a lot of the settings and backgrounds fell a bit flat.

After all, we’re talking about a comic in which our protagonists can open portals to Hell and interact with demons. They’re in Hell. There’s so much that could be going on here. But the first glimpse we get is…a wall of red? We spend five pages in Hell, and the design of the place reminds me of a Pretzel Amusement Ride.

Final Thoughts

Exorsisters #1 sets us up for an alright supernatural detective sitcom story. I wasn’t blown away, but I’m willing to check out the next issue and see where it’s headed.

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Review: GREEN LANTERNS #57 Concludes The Arc and The Series

Jose "Jody" Cardona

The Green Lanterns series comes to an explosive ending!

It’s sad to see a series go, especially when it’s out of the blue. This is the case of the Green Lanterns series. Throughout this arc, we have seen the corps face off against one of their biggest threats, the Ravagers. It was only learned recently that Cyborg Superman has been leading them and has hacked the Power Battery that gives the Green Lanterns their powers. After Simon Baz leads an attack against him, however, Henshaw flees to Earth, aiming to destroy Coast City. How will all of this end?

**Some Spoilers Below**

Story:

After escaping from the battle on Mogo, Cyborg Superman prepares to destroy Coast City. As the fake Superman prepares his Phantom Ring, Hal Jordan arrives just in time to stop him. This leads to an all-out brawl across the city; a callback to Coast City’s destruct in the 90’s. Meanwhile, back on Mogo, the Green Lanterns overtake the Ravagers. Even the all-powerful Eon was brought down by the Guardians.

This is not a good way to end an arc, let alone a series. It was rushed, lacked reason, and just felt empty. This story should have felt grand in scope but failed to give motivation behind the Ravagers. Even Cyborg Superman’s motivation feels empty, as he was only brought in as a reference to the destruction of Coast City.

The biggest problem, however, is that this arc does not do the series as a whole any justice. When the series first started, it followed Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz as the Green Lanterns of Earth. It was a series that focused on developing the rookie Lanterns, building them as characters. In this arc, the focus drifted further and further away from them. In this conclusion, we get so little of either, I almost forgot they were in the story. While Jessica is moving on to Justice League Odyssey, Simon has been pushed back into obscurity. Some of us have been reading since the beginning, and it’s a shame to see it end like this.

Art:

The art for the issue may be colorful, but It fails to live up to finale status. Mike Perkins illustrates the issue, and while the action is great, the characters are not. Their faces appear to look like clay sculptures instead of people. There are a few notable exceptions, especially during the slower scenes, but it’s bizarre to see. It completely pulled this reviewer out of the story as even the human Green Lanterns looked more alien than the aliens. The color work of Hi-Fi is always a pleasant sight, but not even that could save this issue.

Conclusion:

This was a disappointing issue. The story felt rushed, the art felt off, and it just failed to live up to finale status. We may be getting more adventures of our rookie Jessica; it’s clear this was goodbye to the corps for a while. This was a great series that deserved a much better send-off than this.

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Netflix Cancels Marvel’s Luke Cage After Two Seasons

Jonathan Bruce

October 20, 2018

Sweet Christmas! Can it be true?

Has another great show been given the axe?

Unfortunately, that is the case for Marvel’s Luke Cage.

According to reports, Netflix has chosen to cancel Marvel’s Luke Cage after a two season run. This is the second cancellation after Iron Fist was given the axe last week.

Needless to say, this is quite a surprise to one and all. Deadline reveals a third season was in the works at Netflix and Marvel TV. Mike Colter was all ready to return as Luke Cage. However, at the eleventh hour, all parties could not come to a deal.

In a statement, the powers that be say, “Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is grateful to the dedicated showrunner, writers, cast and crew who brought Harlem’s Hero to life for the past two seasons, and to all the fans who have supported the series.”

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There were also creative differences with regard to the series. As Deadline‘s Dominic Patten states, “We hear that some execs had issues with the more developed scripts, even though they strongly incorporated suggestions from both Netflix and Marvel brass.”

Apparently, the third season would go from 13 episodes to just 10. This makes one recall the second season of Iron Fist, which was just ten episodes.

The cancellation of Luke Cage leaves three Marvel shows still active at Netflix. Daredevil‘s third season is here, Jessica Jones is wrapping up its third season, and the second season of Punisher is on the way. And we know that a second Defenders season is not in the cards.

Where Luke Cage goes from here is anyone’s guess. The character could reappear on Jessica Jones as a main, supporting or guest role. Or he might make an appearance on a future season of Daredevil. One possibility is that Luke pops up on the new Disney streaming service. Another option is making a Heroes For Hire television series.

Marvel fans wish to know if Luke could join an MCU movie. While Kevin Feige is preparing series for Loki and Scarlet Witch, there is no talk of what other ideas he might be working on. While it is a long shot, there is a chance that Luke might appear in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. After all, Charlie Cox has a film clause that says he will play the role of Daredevil in a movie. It stands to reason that Colter has a similar clause in his contract.

What are your thoughts on Marvel’s Luke Cage getting the axe? Have we seen the last of the Hero from Harlem? Sound off below!

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Review: JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: GOLDEN WIND Episode 2 & 3

Anthony Wendel

The fifth season of Jojo’s BIzarre Adventure, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind continues to hold up to the series’ history of showcasing extreme, yet compelling bits of weirdness for the audience. What new revelations are made about in as the show continues?

Bucciarati Is Coming

First off the first opening and closings are revealed for the new season. Fighting Gold by Coda is a pretty good song. Not the best opening which has come from the series overall but still very interesting with the visuals and the song itself. Still, more people are going to be drawn to the ending which is Freek’n You by Jodeci, which yes is the more noteworthy one because of its existing popularity. Also, the sexual lyrics and rhythm of the song seem to meld perfectly with the characters designs and eye catching poses the series is known for.

The fight between Giorno and Bruno helps to showcase their powers. Giorno’s Stand with its ability to give life almost seems to be a way to make up for the death and destruction his father Dio brought into this world. Bruno’s on the hand seems like another Okuyasu in the idea, “Terrifying and menacing when they first appear but will be barely useful as the season goes on.” Hopefully this won’t be the case as the idea of the Jojo of the series having one of the few Stands of worth for the season gets old fast.

Also, Giorno and his talk about wanting to become a Gang-star triggered an amusing joke regarding his ambition.

Meet the Gangster Behind The Wall

With Bruno vouching for him, Giorno gets a test to join the gang, Passione. First though, he has Giorno has to prove his worth to Jabba The Hutt’s italian cousin Pannacotta Fugo. Seriously this guy looks like the Blob from X-Men with a weird hat.

Unfortunately this test doesn’t result in the most thrilling of episodes. All Giorno has to do is keep the flame on a lighter lit for a full day. It becomes an episode where the tension comes from the odd situation which has been presented and the character having to make sure the entire thing doesn’t blow up in their face. An example of this happening previously was during Diamond is Unbreakable when Kira was trying to reclaim the severed human hand which was in someone else’s bag. The difference is Kira was trying to reclaim evidence which could implicate him of a murder and here, its a character trying to keep a flame from going out. Bizarre but not exactly as detrimental a situation.

The new season is off to a slow start and not exactly thrilling start. Sure second episode had a good fight but the third episode was less than interesting. Hopefully once all of the gang is assembled things will get into full gear.

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wing is streaming on Crunchyrol.

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