Adelaide University Student Radio

Yo!

yeah i am so chuffed that we finally got to do some anime. Among other things, we decided to have a look at the ReelAnime Showcase that is on @ PalaceNova from the 3-16 of July. Check it out @ madman.com.au/reelanime or call 8232 3434.

Basically “anime” is just the Japanese word for animation. It’s quite big over there as well as in the west. However it’s not just “cartoons” (shudder). Anime usually has more depth than the old Saturday morning cartoons. Visually, they are diverse. Some are quite realistic, while others are highly stylized, in a manga type way.

We had a look at the four films that they are showcasing:

• Appleseed Exmachinia
• Batman: Gotham Knight
• Vexile
• The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

APPLESEED EXMACHINIA

Plot: Growing out of the chaos of a global war, the city of Utopia is populated by humans and bioroids (artificial humans). On the surface, everything is harmonious, but tensions lurk. Into this seemingly perfect society comes a survivor of the wars, Deunan Knute, who carries a legacy that will turn out to be of critical importance to the future of humanity.

This film follows in the footsteps in the Appleseed series. This series started with the manga series, published in 1985 by Ghost in the Shell creator and Anime giant Shirow Masamune. It’s is very different as its producer John Woo (The Killer 1989, Hard Boiled 1992, Face/Off 1997, Mission Impossible II 2000, Windtalkers 2001, Paycheck 2003) decided to do it CGI. Which I’m afraid wrecks it for me. I hate CGI. It looks like a videogame. However some of the natural effects were immaculate and visually stunning. Just like John Woo films it is full of slow-motion fighting, ballet style action and his trademark “gun-fu” style. This style has influenced Tarantino, The Watchowski Bros. and many other Hollywood directors. Appleseed is a blend of cyberpunk and the mecha genre.

It’s directed by Shinji Aramaki. He is noted for work on powered exoskeletons and his mecha and CG design on several noted anime series. He did the 2004 version. He Has also worked on the hit steampunk series of 2005 Fullmetal Alchemist as well as the highly successful Bubblegum Crisis.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT

In the style of The Animatrix (directed by the Watchowski Bros.) comes Batman: Gotham Knight. This production is split between Studio 4 C, Production I.G and Madhouse. It is based on 6 short animated stories that all take place between Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins and Batman Returns. Features some world renowned directors and animators.

VEXILE

From John Woo again, another CGI animated feature.

THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME

Based on Yasutaka Tsutsui’s famous 1976 novel. It’s about a girl who develops the ability to leap back and forwards through time.

There are some great others to check out as well………………

Samurai X trilogy, Ruroni Kenshin, Deathnote, Samurai Champloo, Lain, Hellsing, Berserk, anything Miyazaki, X, Jin Roh, Blood: The Last Vampire, Vampire Hunter D, Bubblegum Crisis, Ghost in the Shell, Perfect Blue, Ninja Scroll, Akira, Fullmetal Alchemist.

Playlist

Ghost in the Shell-APHEX TWIN

The ending theme for Fullmetal Alchemist

Tactics-RURONI KENSHIN

Battlecry-NUJABES Feat. Shing02

Catch,

Tom

This week Joel went to the beach.

..so I assumed complete musical control over the hour! YaY.

Nick joined me in the studio during the usual segments to provide his valued opinions.

Both segments also featured new themes! (thanks to me)

Susan’s Trend of the Week: Old People’s clothing that young people have adopted (and made cool again)

CD Review: Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours

Susan - 8/10

Nick - 7/10

This Week’s Playlist:

1. One to the Other - Wolf and Cub

2. Can’t Believe a Single Word - VHS or Beta

3. Everything to Me - Liz Phair

4. Shadows - The Getaway Plan

5. Mr Icecream - Soft Tigers

6. It’s Not Your Fault - New Found Glory

7. Out There On Ice - Cut Copy

8. Is There A Ghost - Band of Horses

9. Breaking the Law - Judas Priest

10. Teachers - Soulwax

11. Standing in the Way of Control - (The) Gossip

12. Alright - The Subways

Hope it was an earful of pleasure. Joel will be back next week. Same time.

The end.

So Hannah & Megan were touring greater cities than Adelaide and they let The Big Lean loose for an hour of tunes. Playlist was as follows:

1. All Day And All Night - The Kinks

2. The Boss - Damn Arms

3. Jimmy - Of Montreal (M.I.A. cover)

4. Paper Planes - M.I.A.

5. Floating By - The Red Button

6. The Hippy-Hippy Shake - The Swinging Blue Jeans

7. Notes In His Pockets - The Good Life

8. I’m Into Something Good - Hermans

9. Destroy Everything You Touch - Ladytron (playing at Parklife)

10. Hey Girl - Small Faces

11. Lazy Sunday Afternoon - Small Faces

12. Itychoo Park - Small Faces (yes! Tom likes them)

13. Power Player - Clutch

14. Shapes Of Things - The Yardbirds

15. L.E.S. Artistes - Santogold

16. Heartful Soul - The Yardbirds

Tom won 9-7. Try guess them! Be sure to listen to The Big Lean every Thursday from midnight.

Nick :]

A little bit of an absence from ‘The Lean’ here on the blog but I’ll cover the last fortnight of stuff where we had a look at Australian film and looked at why it isn’t as successful in Australia as the Hollywood films.

We discussed the following films in depth over the past fortnight:

The Boys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139898/)

2:37 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472582/)

Look Both Ways (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382806/)

West (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480053/)

Also, the following Australian films are currently showing at the cinemas:

Unfinished Sky

Ten Empty (opens July 3)

so be sure to check them out and support the local films.

Some other Australian films we recommend are: The Interview, The Magician, The Black Balloon, Bad Boy Bubby, Romper Stomper, Two Hands, Jindabyne, Noise, Little Fish, He Died With A Falafel In His Hand, 48 Shades, Looking For Alibrandi, Lantana, Somersault, Candy, Oyster Farmer, and The Wannabes (not really!)

Tracks on June 19 show:

‘Devil Song’ - The Red Sun Band

‘Sucker Love’ - Magic Dirt

‘Streets Of Your Town’ - The Go-Betweens

‘This Is A Love Song’ - Little Birdy

‘Pickles’ - The Red Paintings

Tracks on June 26 show:

‘Traffic’ - Decoder Ring

An assortment of Paul Kelly.

This Thursday at midnight we’ll be talking all things Anime to celebrate the opening of the Reel Anime Showcase 2008 at Palace Nova from July 3 - 16.

Nick.

Wednesday’s line up included:

It’s Bad You Know- R.L. Burnside

One More Day- The Wood Brothers

In the Whole- Bar Key

Crazy- Widespread Panic

Come On In (Part 2)- R.L. Burnside

The Worm- Jimmy McGriff

Jungle- Jimi Hendrix

Hip-Huggin- Robert Parker

Cayman Review- Trey Anastasio

Lost Cause- Beck

Nobody’s Fault But Mine(featuring John Bell)- Leftover Salmon

See you next week, same time, same place…

tonights song list

boys like girls- the great escape

mgmt- kids

van she-strangers

devastations- mistakes

love stereo- love, life and hapiness

gyroscope-all in on one

the postal service- such great heights

saosin- voices

interpol- no i in threesome

the vines- he’s a rocker

red hot chilli peppers-by the way

tonights cd review was gyroscope’s breed obsession.

Backstreet Boys are gay - Weird Al Yancovich

24 - Jem

Netherby in Springfield - Precious Memories

Into the blue - Junior

Mystify - INXS

Hit & Run - Jo Jo Zep & the falcons

Staying alive remix - Ntrance

All my life - Foo Fighters

Apologies to anyone who got offended from the show. Matt won’t be on next week, but Jordan will be so keep tuning in.

The Beautiful Girls - Bring Me Your Cup

The Fratellis - Creeping Up The Backstairs

We Are Scientists - After Hours

The National - Fake Empire

Jimmy and the Mirrors - Scream and Shout

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Is This Love?

Tyger Tyger - One More Beer

Gyroscope - 1981

Radiohead - High and Dry

Vampire Weekend - I Stand Corrected

I, Susan was back from a 2 week hiatus… better than ever! =]

Susan’s Trend of the Week: Captain Planet

CD Review: Editors - An End Has a Start

Joel: 9/10

Susan: 6.5-7/10

Playlist:

1. Broadway - The Battery Kids

2. Square One Here I Come - The Hives

3. The New Black - Everytime I Die

4. Ready for the Floor - Hot Chip

5. In the Morning and Amazing - Circa Survive

6. Escape the Nest - Editors

7. Three Libras - A Perfect Circle

8. Time to Get Away - LCD Soundsystem

9. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division

*Recommendation linked to last week’s CD Review: The National - Alligator

10. Take It to the Limit - The Eagles

*Strictly Joel’s choice!

11. Late - Ben Folds

Tune in every Thursday! …and next week for the Gyroscope - Breed Obsession CD Review.

That is all.

=]

Hello all, once again cheers for tuning in. Make sure you give us a call next time you’re listening.

Song list for tonight was:

Warning Sign - Coldplay

Happy Ending - Mika

Intuition - Heather Frahn

Times that tell - The sack

Gone - Butterfly Effect

Fucking in the bushes - Oasis

Days like these - Cat Empire

Peace, Matt and Jordan.