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Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy - A Highly Recommended Fan Movie

2009-09-29T08:32:00.001-05:00

The first completed chapter of Metal Gear Solid Philanthropy, The Overnight Nation, is available to watch streaming or for download (total run time 1 hour, 10 minutes including extra features after the credits). Although you can watch the stream, below, the visual effects and audio are good enough to warrant downloading the higher-fidelity versions.

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This non-profit fan movie, by Giacomo Talamin and presented by Hive Division, is better than many theatrical releases. The story is engrossing, while staying reasonably true to the source material (with events taking place largely in 2007, after the founding of the anti-Metal Gear group, Philanthropy, presumibly before the tanker incident). The acting is pretty competent, with a few moments seeming a little quirky and forced - but actually very-well emulating the style of Hideo Kojima, which has similar moments. As stated, the effects are very good, considering its grassroots origin. The 3D, matting, lighting, environmental and special effects are all a step above many direct-to-DVD films, and even some lower-budget theatrical releases. The audio is exceptional, except for the levels on a few bits of dialogue - again, emulating a few quirks native to the Metal Gear Solid games. The score is very good, suiting the movie very well. The costumes and makeup are on par with many direct-to-DVD films, and low-budget theatrical releases. The props and weaponry are good, though some of the tactics are a little strange... But - again - fit perfectly within Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear world.

In all, I thought it was really good, and I heartily recommend it to any Metal Gear fan, who is willing to give it a chance. I look forward to additional chapters. It's very apparent a lot of care and work has gone into its production. I hope as much, or more, care and consideration for the source material is taken by the official theatrical production, due out in a year or so.
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Bleach - Season 1, Episode 1 - "A Shinigami Is Born!"

2008-10-12T19:37:00.004-05:00

Bleach - Season 1, Episode 1 - "A Shinigami Is Born!" - Ichigo Kurosaki, is a seemingly ordinary 15 year old teenage boy, who happens to be able to see ghosts. He helps the spirit of a deceased young girl, by confronting some skateboarders who knocked over a vase left as a memorial to her. The following day, Ichigo looks for the spirit of the young girl, and finds her being chased by a huge masked monster. Ichigo goes to rescue the girl, but just as her spirit is about to be devoured, a mysterious female, Rukia Kuchiki, appears and saves them. That night, the Soul Reaper (or Shinigami) Rukia visits Ichigo's room, unsure why he is able to see her. While they speak, another monster - called a Hollow - appears and assaults Ichigo's family. After being seriously injured by the Hollow, trying to defend Ichigo's family, Rukia pleads with Ichigo to absorb her Soul Reaper powers so he can save them all from the Hollow attack. This full anime episode is provided by Hulu.com.

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Black Lagoon - Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Black Lagoon"

2008-10-12T19:00:00.000-05:00

Black Lagoon - Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Black Lagoon" - Rokuro Okajima ('Rock') is sent on a mission, carrying with him a disk. He is captured by Dutch and Revy who are members of the ship called Black Lagoon. Problems arise for the crew when a skilled mercenary named Captain pursues them for the disk. This stream is provided by AnimeSquish.org, and hosted by Imeem.com

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Champions"

2008-10-11T23:00:00.000-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Champions" (First Aired 7/30/2003) - Seven schools are competing for complete control over the region of Kanto. The students are known as Fighters, and each carry a sacred bead, Magatama, each containing the spirit of an ancient Chinese warrior from 1800 years. 17-year-old Hakufu Sonsaku transfers to Nanyo High School, aiming to conquer the entire province. Within in her Magatama is the spirit of a fierce warrior who conquered the lands, but was defeated at an early age. The Big Four of Nanyou Academy see Hakufu as a threat, and hope to prevent history from repeating itself.

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 2 - "A Confrontation At Nanyou"

2008-10-11T22:59:00.001-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 2 - "A Confrontation At Nanyou" (First Aired 8/6/2003) - Fighters from Rakuyo High School have been discovers around near Nanyou Academy. Rakuyo High is headed by the fiercome Fighter Totaku, who has conquered a number of rival schools in the Kanto region, forcing other schools to align together against him. Meanwhile, Koukin reveals to Hakufu that he would willingly sacrifice himself, to protect her. Gakushu questions Saji over Nanyou Academy leader, Enjyutsu, who hadn't been seen in months, and suspects he is being deceived. Enjyutsu believes Hakufu is a credible threat, and orders Big Four member Kannei to execute her. Hakufu ends up battling against Kannei and Ryomou, while Koukin battles the other students and Saji.

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 3 - "My Chastity Is In Danger"

2008-10-11T22:55:00.000-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 3 - "My Chastity Is In Danger" (First Aired 8/13/2003) - Hakufu has managed to miraculously defeat Big Four member, Ryomou Shimei. However, her victory was the result of a powerful force taking control of her body, leaving Ryomou hospitalized. Koukin vows to protect Hakufu, and preventing it from happening again, but Hakufu runs away from home, and find herself in even more trouble.

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 4 - "A Duel! Taishiji vs. Sonsaku"

2008-10-11T22:50:00.000-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 4 - "A Duel! Taishiji vs. Sonsaku" (First Aired 8/20/2003) - The Kanto region schools begin to form short-term alliances, in hopes of defeating their enemies. Taishiji is ordered to execute Hakufu Sonsaku. After his school's Fighters disable Koukin, Hakufu battles Taishiji by herself.

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 5 - "An Angry Hakufu And A School Wide Counterattack"

2008-10-11T22:49:00.000-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 5 - "An Angry Hakufu And A School Wide Counterattack" (First Aired 8/27/2003) - The Great Fighter's Tournament is quickly approaching. Totaku, the previous winner, is hoping that the other schools will eliminate each other, so he can easily eliminate the survivor. To improve his odds, he has rigged the tournament matches. Hakufu battles to avenge Taishiji, but close to defeat, her body is overtaken by an inner force.

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 6 - "The Great Tournament Begins"

2008-10-10T22:00:00.000-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 6 - "The Great Tournament Begins" (First Aired 9/3/2003) - The new Fighters Tournament begins... Ryomou seeks revenge, after her humiliating defeat.

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 7 - "A Confrontation With Destiny"

2008-10-10T21:55:00.002-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 7 - "A Confrontation With Destiny" (First Aired 9/10/2003) - Hakufu Sonsaku, Ryomou Shimei, and Shuyu Koukin battle in the Fighters Tournament for Nanyou Academy, in order to get to the next round.

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 8 - "Why! The Betrayal Of Goei!"

2008-10-09T23:00:00.001-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 8 - "Why! The Betrayal Of Gōei!" (First Aired 9/17/2003) - Is it Ryofu Housen's destiny to repeat history and betray Totaku?

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Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 9 - "Viva Hot Springs!"

2008-10-09T20:00:00.000-05:00

Ikki Tousen - Season 1, Episode 9 - "Viva Hot Springs!" (First Aired 9/24/2003) - Fighters seek relaxation in hot spring spa in the mountains. Fanservice, anyone?

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Appleseed Ex Machina - Full Movie

2008-09-12T19:10:00.002-05:00

Appleseed Ex Machina - The next installment in the Appleseed series. Produced by John Woo, Directed by Shinji Aramaki, and featuring next generation CG technology. Based on the manga from renowned creator Shirow Masamune. Deunan and Briareos are both lovers, and partners in ESWAT - the elite forces serving Olympus. The two fighters find their partnership tested in a new way by the arrival of Tereus, who uncannily resembles Briareos before the wartime injuries that led to his becoming a cyborg. At the same time Olympus finds itself under a stealth attack. Cyborg terrorism, deadly nanotech zealots, and rioting citizens are just some of the threats that Deunan, Briareos, and Tereus must contend with as they fight to save Olympus. The full 103 minute licensed movie stream is provided by Imeem.com

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2001-01-01T21:36:00.000-06:00

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