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Before the made for streaming movies there were made for TV movies. Those still exist if you count Hallmark and other channels. Most are crap but every once in a while someone would put a nice modest budget together and see what happens. Which is how we got The Park Is Mine(1985) from HBO. We open with a man at the top of a hospital, yelling about no one listening. He jumps to his death. In comes Tommy Lee Jones who plays a Vietnam war veteran. The jumper was his friend and had set up a bunch of ammo caches around Central Park and a plan for shutting it down. … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 191: Tundur Park"

This week on Anime Pulse we got a really expensive Pokemon card, disappointing potlucks, and more dropped anime. Up first Joseph is debating participating in the next company potluck at his offline job, and Andrew pulls through on putting a community question out before the day of the podcast managing to get some real responses. Then in the industry news we got some interesting news about Valentie's Day in Japan, a shocking reply from the Aussies, and tickets to a few episodes of Demon Slayer in HD. And lastly the final previews dedicated show of the season as Joseph protests a new Anos while running a laundry business, and Andrew gets stuck in a sea of snow while watching a villainess from above.

Psst, hey kids? It’s Papa Disney here. You like Star Wars? Good, you like expanded universe stuff? Of course you do. No, we’re not bringing back the Zhan novels and integrating them into canon. You think we like money? We’ve got all sorts of soft reboot tie ins that piss right in your eye. So, whadaya say? Wanna drop your life savings on remembering the good times? Tim has The Legends of Luke Skywalker The Manga. Yes, that is the whole title sitting on the the cover. Like a Japanese light novel, it’s exactly what it says in the title. It’s various tales of Luke doing things in the SW … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 486: Star Bitches"

This week on Anime Pulse we got Joseph's first drop of the season, idiots terrorizing sushi restaurants, and what counts as an animal in anime. First up IRL news has Joseph not really saying too much, and Andrew posting the shot topic on the day of the show so it felt a little rushed with the answers. Then in the industry news a man tries to get his charges lowered by claiming he only groped one boob, Netflix's AI is in hot water for being too like the Matrix, and how would you like it if you had to wear a skirt in winter? Lastly are the previews as Joseph becomes a gender-bending ninja who fights against RomComs, and Andrew, besides posting the show topic so late, is transformed into a girl by his little sister before he can mater the blade.

Hey, I can hear the music that you’re listening to down there. Knock three times on the ceiling if you want a review. Was that a thump or a shout? Either way, we’re interpreting that as a sign to go forward with a couple of movie reviews. We kick off with a movie from the same people that can’t stop making the same phone over and over, The Greatest Beer Run Ever[2022]. It’s based on a true story about a dude from New York. He was friends with some guys who were out in Vietnam during the war. He makes a drunken boast that he’d run beer out to his … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 190: Dead Beer"

This week on VG Pulse, Millennium is 100% less allergy than he was last time! We start off with side notes about weird sickness and allergy adventures, before diving into the regular news where we discuss the rotting corpse that is Beyond Good and Evil 2, the EU taking action against loot boxes, mass layoffs at Microsoft’s various studios, and the tragic destruction of a vintage video game. After the news Millennium gives his review of Viscera Cleanup Detail, and we finish off with talk of anime and food!! All this and more up next on VGP 385!! -Aki Music Intro – Tetris A Theme Guitar Cover by FamilyJules Outro … Continue reading "VG Pulse 385: Buckets of Doom"

This week on Anime Pulse we got being fired after 30 years of solid service, sinus issues, and illegal body pillows. Up first Joseph is in pain and suffering after a bout with some kind of sinus related issue, and Andrew is shocked his throwaway community question about characters with eyepatches garnered so many replies. Then in the industry news the director of the Cowboy Bebop anime hated the Netflix version, some anime idols assist in the reconstruction of a real castle, and First of the Northstar gets a documentary. Lastly in the previews Joseph gets fired from his job because a girl won't let him be invisible, and Andrew mail orders a muscular robotic maid to train him to be the best judo master ever.

This week on Anime Pulse we got food that look better than it should, a normal sounds Joseph, and working out with pirates. Up first Joseph is moderately excited for an upcoming Pot Luck at his office, and Andrew is throwing hands with Crunchyroll. Then in the industry news we learn about the Japanese Domino's where you dip your pizza in shake, the final end of Attack on Titan being split down the middle, and Chainsaw Man Cake. And lastly in the second round of previews Joseph escapes his old life of being an under appreciated handyman as he is transported to a world where he must feed a big as wolf, and Andrew gambles away 80,000 gold with his buddy that he was trying to retire with.

How many demons can disco on the head of an angry flea? We’re going to isolate a flea and trap it in a summoning circle and find out. Oh shit. It turns out Himalayan sea salt only makes the demons angry. Now they’re busy revising HOA rules and running for PTA boards. Well, at least we’ve got manga to talk about. So let’s do a sequel with Tim and YashaHime. You remember Inuyasha right? Well twenty years later, and authored by someone else under Takahashi’s permission, there’s a girl. She’s some sort of protagonist who whines about her eyes being different and fighting ghosts. Then a portal opens up and … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 485: Slayer Hime"

Hey kids, do you like Cyperpunk? You like leather coats and techno-futuristic dystopias? How about nifty gadgets rendered in kludgy props that are clearly repurposed electronics? We’ve got a movie for you then. No, it’s not Blade Runner. Either or. Instead we have Strange Days(1995). It’s set in the far off future of 1999 at the turn of the millennium. Imagine, living long enough to see a whole new millennium. Our protagonists is Ralph Fiennes. Lord Red Dragonmort deals in memories. Somehow he gets mixed up in a conspiracy where a local activist has been killed and the guilty cops were witnessed by someone recording their memories. Also, he’s very … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 189: Strange Menu"

This week on scuffed Anime Pulse we got the beginning of Winter 2023 previews, legalizing the theft of anime, and the coldest anime ever. Up first IRL news is over and done before you know it as Joseph has only a minor walk to talk about, and then Andrew transitions into the community segment to let in a cold drafty anime featuring a chilling protagonist. Then in the industry news Joseph one again takes a backseat, as Andrew talks about a country saying it's ok to steal anime and the Aussies try to stop you from summoning a Demon Lord. Finally in the previews Joseph starts up a farm after being killed as the strongest exorcist in another world, and Andrew babysits the young daughter of a mafia boss while uncovering the mystery of a serious of assassinations.

The weather outside is delightful but the fire is so frightful. As long as you tune into this show you can find some solace from the wonderful snow that you’re probably experiencing in the Northern Hemisphere. The people who claim to live south of the equator are all paid actors funded by the CIA and MI6. Keep away from the psyop with a double does of manga reviews. Tim has another request in Fruits Basket Another. There’s an old saw about how sequels are just the first story but done over again. Fruits basket is exactly that. We have a girl who’s an outsiders that transfers into a school. There’s … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 484: Fruit King"

This week on VG Pulse, we have some unexpected situations arise!! We start off with side notes of slow work and unexciting winters, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Logan Paul being Logan Paul, Youtube being Youtube, the tragic loss of Ken Block and tributes to his legacy in the gaming communities, and the continuing myth of Skull and Bones existing! After the news we go over the Discord Discussions and finish off with talk of anime! All this and more up next on VGP 384!! -Aki Music Intro – Konami Code IV by The Gothsicles Outro – Persona 4 reach out first battle ost Links Steam … Continue reading "VG Pulse 384: I am Artiste!!!"

This week on Anime Pulse we got the top video games Joseph doesn't want to see made into anime, the top waifus/husbandos of 2022, and starting a harem in another world. Up first IRL news has Joseph humming along with some Friday Night Funkin' covers, and Andrew has to read off the longest lists ever when he asks us what out top heartthrobs from 2022 are. Then in the industry news Joseph takes a backseat as Andrew tackles bad takes on the most requested video game to anime adaptations and a door to a museum. Finally in the reviews Joseph see no issues buying, owning, and sexing a harem of slaves in another world, and Andrew takes off this clothes, hangs out with some lizards, and avoids being arrested for public indecency.

There’s still a whole lot of bargain bin DVDs sitting around for us to tackle. Only two movies were duplicated and we all ready did Poker Night. So we finally got down to Blood Money[2012]. It features Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull. For about three minutes. Two of those are part of one of his songs though! The rest is an incomprehensible plot where an assassin with magic Oakleys kills people. So his boss can run cocaine into China. Then the guy turns on his boss because a girl has sex with him in a shower before he applies soap. It’s about as sexy as an instructional film on road accidents … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 188: Blood Cats"

This week on Anime Pulse we got sexy oneesama demons, New Years resolutions, and the best anime of 2022. Up first Joseph and Andrew perform their annual Anime Pulse gift exchange, wonder what they'll get each other? Then in the industry news a man finds a cool 5 million yen in the trash, all the isekai anime that has been announced as of yet, and who won the Japanese box office numbers. And finally in the reviews Joseph ignores the sexy succubus he summoned for a short stack, while Andrew attempts to lure Joseph into a world of magic and princesses with a sexy yandere.

What what, ol chap? You were mumbling something about a man-ga? A pod-cast? I swear the meals they serve in the diner car have always turned. How else can you explain these strange dreams of a world where man can travel the globe in the span of mere days? And all the while communicating freely with anyone else within seconds. Bad kipper is my reckoning. I’m going back to my bunk and we should arrive within the Orient on the morrow. Speaking of, Tim has Orient. In a world where Oni are worshipped as gods, samurai are outlawed. Also, samurai is used as an insult and kids growing up make … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 483: Oriental Kitties are Racist"

This week on VG Pulse, we’re about ready to ring in the new year! We start off with side notes of holiday sickness and retail hell, before diving into the regular news where we discuss the Game Awards, the FTC debating about what to do with the Microsoft Activision deal, Microsoft raising its prices for AAA games, and Sonic’s creator being arrested over insider trading… again!! After the news Millennium reviews House Flipper, I review Strange Horticulture, and we finish off with talk of how anime was a mistake!! All this and more up next on VGP 383!!! -Aki Music Intro – Still Alive guitar cover by FamilyJules Outro – … Continue reading "VG Pulse 383: Holiday Sickness"

Open your beers. Divy out the popcorn. And count your chips. We have another stunning Popcorn Pulse with a set of movies. A dual review kicks us off with a request from the bargain bin. We’re dealing in Poker Night[2014]. A movie with some rando as the main while the top billed is Ron Perlman and Giancarlo Esposito. Rando becomes a detective and runs afoul of a serial killer or rapist, it’s not clear which is his true calling. He captures detective and sort of tortures him for reasons that get revealed like a wet shart when you get to the bathroom. Weltall has Three Thousand Years of Longing[2022]. Tilda … Continue reading "Popcorn Pulse 187: Poker Years"

This week on Anime Pulse we got Santas in training, Netflix announcing more live action crap, and really bad pizza. Up first in the IRL news Joseph makes the worlds worst pizza before making some delicious chicken, and Andrew wants to know what the worst anime we have watched in 2022 was. Then in the industry news we must make offerings quick to the evil fox released from the Japanese Killing Stone, and an anime becomes nominated for a Golden Globe award. And finally in our last episode of the year Joseph micromanages a bunch of talking slimes and a cowardly wolf, and Andrew, the unluckiest boy in the world, is granted a special night with a hot Santa.