Starship Troopers (1997) analysis and comparison to the novel (1959)

July 18, 2021January 15, 2022 The Anomalous Host Film Reviews 1959, 1997, book, communism, fascism, film, movie, novel, Paul Verhoeven, robert heinlein, space

Film Rated: 3.5 / 5 Book Rated: 3.5 / 5 The film isn't very much like the novel itself. Both were made for entirely different reasons. In fact, one could argue that the film was made for the purpose of critiquing just about everything the novel stands for, and doing it in a way that … Continue reading Starship Troopers (1997) analysis and comparison to the novel (1959)

Berserk (1997) anime review

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 The Anomalous Host Series 1997, anime, berserk, review, Series

Rated: 3.5 / 5 WARNING: If you haven't seen the show before and intend to watch it, SKIP THE FIRST EPISODE!!! That first episode should be the last episode, because it acts as a sort of epilogue to the entire fucking season (seriously, fuck them for putting that episode first and spoiling much of what … Continue reading Berserk (1997) anime review

Path to Paradise Review

August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 The Anomalous Host Film Reviews 1993, 1997, bombing, docudrama, film, hbo, movie, review, world trade center

"Great. Freedom of religion protects a bunch of murdering fanatics. And if these guys feel like blowing us off with a line of sermon there's not a goddamn thing we can do about it. Back home the police would be shoving barb wire up their asses. No wonder they all come here." "America. A great … Continue reading Path to Paradise Review