Geek of Oz

Episode 40! Stu and Billy are back this week to discuss Ghost In The Shell ! Ghost In The Shell   is a science fiction crime drama based on the Japanese manga by Masamune Shirow. It is directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White and The Huntsman) and stars Scarlett Johansson as The Major . In the near future Major is the first of her kind; a human who has been cybernetically enhanced to be the perfect soldier.  She and her task force Section 9 are devoted to thwarting criminals and terrorists. They must now face a new enemy; one with the ability to hack people's minds and control them, and enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage Hanka Robotics' artificial intelligence technology. The film also stars Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbaek, Ng Chin Han, Juliette Binoche, and Peter Ferdinando As well as the film, Stu and I discuss what else we've been watching this week, and look over the latest in movie news. As always it would make our day if you could t...

Although Ghost in the Shell: Arise isn't actually a film, it sure is a welcome addition to Madman's line up at this year's REEL ANIME film festival. Part 1 of a 4 part OVA series, Ghost in the Shell: Arise is a prequel of sorts, if not a re-imagining. Beginning before Motoko Kusanagi joined Section 9, in fact before Section 9's inception, Arise is a fresh take on the much loved franchise which is all based upon Masamune Shirow's legendary manga series. The original Ghost in the Shell film served as many peoples introduction to anime. It was a time of transition during which those of us who grew up watching Yamato, Robotech and Captain Harlock suddenly had our horizons opened with the release of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell and  *ahem* Urotsukidoji. One of the most enduring of the bunch has been Ghost in the Shell and this, a proper introductory release, is a welcome addition to the already well established New Port City.

To celebrate the release of Hellsing Ultimate we were lucky enough to speak with the long time voice of Alucard, Mr Crispin Freeman.  After years in "the biz" Mr Freeman lends us his knowledge of acting and mythology and shows why he is just as interesting as the characters he portrays. Also, at the end of our interview you'll find details on how YOU could chat with Mr Freeman thanks to the good folks at Madman!