As a reviewer, I am torn. Do I describe Cloverfield as this year’s Snakes on a Plane, or do I announce it as the Blair Witch Godzilla as it storms to number one on its opening weekend? Certainly, it has elements of both–low viewer expectations as to quality and a huge internet hype just like Snakes, but the monster-movie and first-person documentary qualities of those other two films. Fortunately, the only thing I have to decide is whether or not to tell you to see Cloverfield, and I’m more than capable of doing that. It’s a film that definitely makes an impression, and it isn’t for everyone–to find out if it’s for you and your hard-earned money, keep reading below, spoiler-free!

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What’s in store for this week? There’s the usual anime summaries and a figure photo shoot. Huzzah! If you want to find out what figure it is, you’ll have to stay tuned or stalk me… On second thought, just stay tuned to the blog. I wouldn’t want to have to place a restraining order on anyone.

My Shuraki Char Rhousemann box also shipped out today, so that’ll get here in a prompt two weeks. You’ve got to love good old snail mail. Here’s the obligatory “Urusai urusai urusai!” since I featured a Shana picture in this post.