Spiraken Review Podcast

Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- Moonraker

In this eleventh installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review a space themed Spy film that has a very familiar plot to an earlier Bond Film. Prepare to have fun as they review the film loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1954 novel, Moonraker directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Blanche Ravalec, Irka Bochenko, Walter Gotell, Toshiro Suga, Lois Maxwell, Emily Bolton, Geoffrey Keen, Desmond Llewelyn, Bernard Lee, Corinne Clery, Richard Kiel, Michael Lonsdale, Lois Chiles and Roger Moore as Commander James Bond, Agent 007.

Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- The Spy Who Loved Me

In this tenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review arguably the best Roger Moore Bond Film. Filled with submarine transforming cars, metal mouthed henchmen, aquatic lairs and some great action sequence, this one is a great ride. So enjoy as they review The Spy Who Loved Me, directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Robert Brown, Lois Maxwell, Walter Gotell, Desmond Llewelyn, Geoffrey Keen, Caroline Munro, Richard Kiel, Bernard Lee, Curd Jurgens, Barbera Bach and Agent 007 himself, Roger Moore.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 357: Interspecies Reviewers

In this episode, Xan reveals his big news concerning Anime Boston as well as his secret project. He talks about all the new manga news out there and he announces all the manga releases of the week...
and he reviews "Interspecies Reviewers" by Amabara"

Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- The Man With The Golden Gun

In this ninth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/ Bond-o-Thon", Gretta & Xan review the bond film that introduced an overpowered weapon into popular culture. From Great Britain to Hong Kong, this film is filled with action, puns, evil midgets and a villain with a third nipple. So grab your golden cigarette holder, Cigarette lighter, Pen or cuff link and enjoy as they review the 1974 James Bond Film The Man with the Golden Gun, directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Clifton James, Sonny Caldinez, Carmen du Sautoy, Marne Maitland, Soon-Tek Oh, Richard Loo, Lois Maxwell, Bernard Lee, Desmond Llewelyn, Herve Villechaize, Maud Adams, Britt Eklands, Christopher Lee and once again as 007, Roger Moore.

Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- Live And Let Die

In This eighth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta review the debut film featuring the third James Bond. Be prepared for action, adventure, puns and Blaxploitation references as they review the 1973 Spy Film Live & Let Die, Directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Clifton James, Michael Ebbin, Lois Maxwell, Earl Jolly Brown, Bernard Lee, Geoffrey Holder, Gloria Hendry, David Hedison, Julius Harris, Jane Seymour, Yaphet Kotto and introducing Roger Moore as James Bond, 007 

Spiraken Anime Review Ep 06: Ride Your Wave

In this anime review, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest film by Masaaki Yuasa. Is the premise too weird or does it work out Well sit back and find out as our podcast hosts review Ride Your Wave/Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara, directed by Masaaki Yuasa and starring Ryota Katayose Rina Kawaei Honoka Matsumoto and Kentaro Ito
 
Note This is a spoiler Free/Light Review, so we try not to discuss the finer points and twists of the film. However we do discuss the beautiful artwork, the idea of using the stages of grief to guide your movie and the various YUASA-ISMS in the film. 
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Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Brand New Story (Hinako & Minato Ver ) by Ryota Katayode and Rina Kawaei (Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Did this movie make you cry?
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 356: Cats of the Louvre

In this episode, Xan reviews a special manga that was commisioned by one of the world's greatest Art Museums. So, prepare to become cultured about art and enjoy as he reviews "Cats of the Louvre" by Taiyou Matsumoto
As our host discusses the complex nature of this narrative, he also gives a brief history of Matsumoto's studies in France, gives us a long list of the manga series that are ending, and confuses us with his rants.
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Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Kate's Waltz by Bad Snacks  (Youtube Audio Library)
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Random Question of the Day: Could this manga be translated into a manga series?

Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- Diamonds Are Forever

In this seventh installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta return to form as they review the return of Sean Connory as James Bond in this strange adventure. So grab your dice and enjoy as they review the 1971 spy film Diamonds Are Forever, directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, Bernard Lee, Bruce Glover, Putter Smith, Bruce Cabot, Jimmy Dean, Lana Wood, Charles Gray, Jill St. John and Returning as James Bond, Sean Connery.

Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- On Her Majesty‘s Secret Service

In this sixth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta review the first bond movie to have a different actor playing our favorite MI6 agent. So grab your skis, fake a scottish accent and enjoy as they review On Her Majesty's Secret Service, directed by Peter R Hunt and Starring Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, Bernard Lee, Ilse Steppat, Gabrielle Ferzetto, Telly Savalas, Diana Rigg and the Second James Bond George Lazenby
As our hosts discuss the many problems that happened behind the scenes while this film was made, they also discuss Telly Savalas' take on Blofeld, the great soundtrack of the film and the shocking ending.
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Music Used in This Episode: Opening Theme- This Never Happened to the Other Fella by John Barry Orchestra  (On Her Majesty's Secret Service OST) Closing Theme-We Have All The Time in the World by John Barry  (On Her Majesty's Secret Service OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Would this film have been better with Connery in the role?

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Sonic The Hedgehog (2020)

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta review a long awaited video game adaptation starring on the major flagship characters for SEGA. Was it worth the wait or is it like so many other video game films. Grab your red sneakers, a bag of gold rings and enjoy as they review Sonic The Hedgehog, directed by Jeff Fowler and starring James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, and  Jim Carrey as Dr Robotnik.