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By Australian Ninja

Remnants & Relics. Buttonhole *Special* Feature

Welcome dear reader to Remnants & Relics, the first in an ongoing series of features looking back at various aspects of yesterday's video games. This series is one that I'd hoped to kick off many months ago, but I just haven't had the time to do it justice, until now. So consider this your opportunity to put on your best pair or rose-tinted glasses, open up a luke-warm can of clichés and prepare to hop aboard the way-back-machine.... It came from beyond two dimensions! -A Look Back at Isometric Gaming-

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By Australian Ninja

ACMI Day Tripper

Welcome Buttonhole readers to another feature that is so choc-full of goodness that I've divided it into several sections. The top half is about the Indy video games showcased at ACMI. The bottom half is about the Pixar exhibit. It's ridiculously long and all terribly interesting to read, so you may as well read it in two halves, or just the parts that interest you. After reading about the ACMI exhibits on their website and getting more than a little excited, I decided to make the perilous trek to inner Melbourne. With time on my side and money stuffed in my pocket I ventured forth to the train station. Once on board I passed the time by staring out the window, reading a volume of Dark Horse's Concrete and snacking on tasty fruit. Arriving at Flinders St, I wandered around until inevitably finding my way out of the rat-maze like station.

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Toons

By Australian Ninja

Classic Comic-book Review. Kraven's Last Hunt

"Here lies Spider-Man - Slain by the Hunter" So reads the grave of one of histories greatest superheros. "But he's not dead, is he? What happened to everyone's favourite web-slinger? Spidey seems to be alive and well now, what with his three movie deal and a string of monthly Marvel comic-book titles to his name, so why was he buried six feet under? The year is 1987. The company is Marvel. The character is Sergei Kravinov also known as 'Kraven the Hunter.' Back in the 60's Stan and Steve (Lee and Ditko, respectively) churned out a heap of cool villains for the title "Amazing Spider-Man." Doctor Octopus, The Cham

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Ichibod has more good anime news

Thu, 22 September 2005

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by: ichibod

Like I said in my previous rant about SBS having the balls to bring great anime onto free to air TV, well SBS has big cahoonas...Yes, SBS have done it again. Coming to our free to air screens from the end of September through October is a collection of studio Ghibli ā€“ Hayao Miyazaki animes.

Its all begins Wednesday 28th September when SBS screens Ghibli; The Miyazaki Temple. A documentary looking at the growth of Japanese animated cinema through the world of director Miyazaki and his Ghibli studio.
For those of you unfamiliar with Studio Ghibli and Myazaki's work, do yourself a favour and watch the doco. Myzaki is possibly one of the most respected animators on this planet.
October Sees the start of a Ghibli fest on SBS that should not be missed by any self respecting Anime fan.

Throughout October, four Miyazaki films will screen on SBS including Laputa: Castle in the Sky 10pm Wednesday 5 October, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind 10pm Wednesday 12 October, Kiki's Delivery Service 10pm Wednesday 19 October and his recent Academy-Award winning masterpiece Spirited Away 10pm Wednesday 26 October.

Spirited Away is one of the more recent releases that a lot of buttonholers may be familiar with, but I cant tell you lazy good for nothings to take hold of this opportunity with both those joystick worn hands (insert rude joke hereā€¦..) and get to see these animes for free while you can!!!

Madman's Studio Ghibli collection on DVD is on sale from sept 1st until October the 31st meaning all those unlucky enough not to own the fantastic titles already mentioned here and more can pick up any of the DVDs from the collection for the measly sum of $24.95. Check out www.madman.com.au for the full listing of DVDs in this collection.

Buttonholers should also go and check out Howls Moving Castle opening at selected cinemas from 22nd September. Howls is a Myazaki Studio Ghibli production and looks set to be one hoot of an adventure...

One last thing, while I've got you all here, go and check out Castle Of Cagliostro. This is an absolute cult classic and includes a car chase most Hollywood movies would be proud of! But most of all keep tuning into SBS and make the most of this opportunity to see what most people pay good bikkies to see!

by: ichibod

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