Category Archives: Writing

Rec: “arigatou” by Namie Amuro

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: December 12, 2011

It’s been quiet around here, thanks to my own annual, work-related holiday rush. Hopefully, that’s going to change this week. In the meantime, how about a non-holiday holiday song, courtesy of Namie Amuro? “arigatou ＜thank the world for LOVE… gift song for 2011＞” is the official title of this track, and in addition to releasing [...]

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Playlist: A-to-Z: “Why Do You Love Me” from Bleed Like Me by Garbage

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: October 11, 2011

“Why Do You Love Me” from Bleed Like Me by Garbage I can’t believe it’s been over six years since the last studio album from Garbage! In a lot of ways, this lead track epitomizes exactly why I love them — and why they’re one of my favorite bands of all time.

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Rec: Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Season 1

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: August 15, 2011

For a long time, when asked what distinguishes Gundam from other mecha series, my standard, only half-joking answer has been: “It’s not truly a Gundam series unless one side threatens to drop a colony onto Earth and/or someone dons the ‘Char mask.’” While those two plot staples don’t take place during its episodes, the first [...]

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Rec: Super 8

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: June 14, 2011

There are summer popcorn movies, and then there are summer popcorn movies that are likely to hold up upon repeated viewings. I saw SUPER 8 this past weekend, and I suspect it will fall into the second category.

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Playlist: A-to-Z: “Stockholm Syndrome” from Absolution by Muse

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: June 8, 2011

“Stockholm Syndrome” from Absolution by Muse The reason for this selection can be summed up in three words: insane guitar work.

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Playlist: A-to-Z: “Spoonman” from A-Sides by Soundgarden

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: June 2, 2011

“Spoonman” from A-Sides by Soundgarden As a college student in the ’90s, I listened to a lot of grunge. (It was practically mandatory.)

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Playlist: A-to-Z: “Love Siesta” from ∞INFINITY～LOVE & LIFE～ by V6

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: May 25, 2011

“Love Siesta” from ∞INFINITY～LOVE & LIFE～ by V6 This album leads the way courtesy of the infinity sign at the front of its name. (It’s an official part of the title!) Anyway, INFINITY has several of my very favorite V6 songs on it – including “Darling” and “COSMIC RESCUE” – but I chose this track [...]

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Playlist: A-to-Z Project: Introduction

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: May 24, 2011

I don’t have one favorite song. Instead, I tend to have a favorite — or handful of favorites — on each CD or album in my music collection. Each week, for my Playlist: A-to-Z Project, I will write about a one, favorite song from each album, mini-album or maxi-single I own. Where possible, I will [...]

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Review: Descendants of Darkness, Vol. 1: Vampire’s Lure

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: January 5, 2011

Detective Asato Tsuzuki is handsome, has an insatiable sweet tooth and consistently exhibits a freewheeling attitude that drives his coworkers nuts. He’s also deceased.

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Happy Birthday, Osamu Tezuka!

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: November 3, 2010

Today is the birthdate of Osamu Tezuka, the “father” of modern anime and manga, as well as the creator of favorite series including Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack and many, many others. Since I shared this link via Twitter a few weeks back and via the work account earlier today, it only [...]

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