SuperTangent

The fourth chapter of the Q Collection invigorates a gamer's spirit with a special selection of games that have been helping me get through this COVID lockdown: firstly we discuss Final Fantasy VII Remake, the action-RPG that fans have been having for since the days of PlayStation 2. We compare it to the 1997 original, the differences, and what lies ahead for the futuristic epic. Also included: Gravity Rush, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Devil May Cry 5, and Resident Evil 2 (remake).

Welcome to part three of the Q Collection! Today I'm reviewing Birds of Prey, which has become available earlier than expected as a result of theaters closing down during the COVID Crisis. Interesting how this shutdown has really forced the entertainment industry to rethink how to provide their services for faithful customers, and DC's early digital release of Birds of Prey is an example of this. The film itself is....well, let's just talk about it.

April 7th, 1979--today, 41 years ago--the greatest anime franchise of all began. They call it the "Star Trek of Japan" now, but back then, it was just one series: Mobile Suit GUNDAM. It's my favorite anime and I believe it is the most impactful. Today is its birthday and, along with the Quarantine Collection, we are going to celebrate this fantastic anime. Suit up.

FOOD.

What is about food that transcends every sociological, psychological, geographical barrier between so many different kinds of people? Even during the COVID-19 Crisis, we have prioritized our personal collecting of junk food: QUARANTINE SNACKS. In the spirit of getting our heart attacks underway I wanted to share my personal relationship with food and it correlation to my video game nerdiness. Do you also have video game snacks?

2020 is slaying.

In the absolute worst way. And now that we are in quarantine...I present a special series of uplifting episodes amidst the chaos in the world. This is the Quarantine Collection.

How is the outbreak affecting my beloved movie industry? Theaters? Streaming services? Let's talk about it...PLUS!! Sonic the Movie was dope, and I'm starting a #MCU movie marathon! Keep up fam.

Listen, I still don't know why they're making a live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Especially after all this time. But hey, I guess if you gotta do something, it might as well be decent, and the studio seems to have put in a lot of much-appreciated patience into this passion project. But, not every video game movie adaptation is a winner. In fact, most of them are most certainly not. So the real question is--especially now--why even make this movie?

*SEASON 3 ALERT*

2019 left a lot to be desired, and a lot to be spoken of for years to come. Events in video gaming, cinema, comic books and more have reached major heights last year. What better way to look toward the future than to begin to glance at, and honor, yesteryear before advancing? Let's talk about last year shortly. The future looks bright, folks.

It can't be said enough that this year's Joker, directed by The Hangover's Todd Phillips, is a top contender for film of the year. And, considering superhero buffs got their first look at Captain Marvel in her solo debut, their FIFTH look at Tom Holland's Spider-Man in Far From Home, and the ultimate final page to the Infinity Saga of the MCU with Avengers: Engame....all in the same year...THAT'S SAYING SOMETHING.

It can be argued that Star Wars is the most significant global sci-fi phenomenon to ever grace the silver screen. Now that the trailer for Episode 9 is out there, and the film is ready for release in under a month, how to do we even begin to approach this movie? Let's talk about the trailer and how to step to it, especially after the successful but polarizing previous episode, The Last Jedi.

Ghostbusters (1984) has always been, and will always be, the greatest cinematic achievement in my head. Thanks to the theatrical 35th anniversary showing and some burning questions from my mom, maybe I will be able to answer why.