This time around the good ship film club continues its expidition into Jack's education in animation as the lads tackle the anime classic, the hugely influential Akira.
Based on Katsuhiro Otomo's revolutionary 1982 Manga of the same name Akira tells the story of Kaneda & Tetsuo, friends in post apocalyptic Neo Tokyo whose close knit biker gang is upended when Tetsuo gains new and dangerous psychic abilities and dangerous pursuit ensues as Kaneda attempts to save his friend whose fractured psyche and new abilities threaten all of Neo Tokyo. Pursued by his friends, fellow gifted individuals, the military and revolutionaries Tetsuo seeks the mysterious Akira, to learn the true nature of his mysterious destructive abilities.
Each time as part of our film club we'll share a film, invite you all watch along ahead of the episode. Then listen along as Sean & Jack review, discuss and break down that week's selection.
Then join in yourself and let us know what you think. There is also a written companion review which expands on this episode, you can find this at www.theprojectseanist.squarespace.com
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