In this episode, we wrap up our series on non-horror Science-Fiction by examining another staple concept of the genre: virtual reality. Join us as we check out Dustin’s pick Avalon from 2001, a Japanese-Polish coproduction directed by Mamoru Oshii. Dustin heaps praise upon the film while also giving a detailed account of both Oshii’s history and his directorial style. Meanwhile, Jason offers a powerfully contrasting viewpoint after finding himself put off by the film at nearly every level. But before all that, the show almost immediately comes to a grinding halt as the hosts find themselves face to face with stunning news of a revival for the Return of the Living Dead franchise. And so much more!
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We’ve Been Watching:
-Jason: Brooklyn 45 (2023)
-Dustin: Army of the Dead (2021) & Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Show Notes:
–Avalon Trailer
–Rent Avalon on Amazon Prime
–Go check out Reviewed to Death
–Support the WGA/SAG Strike
–Go learn about the pending revival of the Return of the Living Dead franchise
–Related Film: Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer
–Related Film: Angel’s Egg
–Related Film: Patlabor The Movie
–Related Film: Patlabor The Movie 2
–Related Film: Ghost in the Shell (1995)
–Related Film: Ghost in the Shell (2017)
–Related OVA: Dallos
–Related Anime: Gatchaman
–Related Film: La Jetée
–Related Film: 12 Monkeys
–Related Film: Night and Fog in Japan
–Related Anime: Time Bokan
–Related Anime: Urusei Yatsura
–Related Artist: Yoshitaka Amano
–Related Film: Vampire Hunter D
–Related Film: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
–Related Anime: Patlabor
–Related Film: The Red Spectacles
–Related Film: Stray Dog – Kerberos Panzer Cop
–Related Film: Talking Head
–Related Film: Sky Crawlers
–Related Short: Sand Whale and Me
–Related Manga: Seraphim: 266613336 Wings
–Related Film: Blood: The Last Vampire (2000)
–Related Film: Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)
–Related Novel: Blood: The Last Vampire – Night of Beasts
–Related Film: Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
–Related Film: Existenz
–Related Score: Log In (Avalon Main Theme)
–Related Film: Seven Swords
–Related Film: Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
–Related Film: Ip Man
–Related Anime: Ranma 1/2
–Related Anime: Maison Ikkoku
–Related Film: Ringu
–Related Film: Ringu 2
–Related Film: Dark Water
–Related Anime: Mobile Suit Gundam 00
–Related Anime: Mob Psycho 100
–Related Film: Blade Runner
–Related Topic: Avalon
–Related Game: Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
–Related Film: Assault Girls
–Related Game: Monster Hunter
–Related Film: Garm Wars: The Last Druid
–Related Film: Kangaroo Jack
–Related Game: Ragnarok Online
–Related Game: Call of Duty
–Related Film: The Matrix
–Related Film: Tron
–Related Film: Skinamarink
–Related Film: Muck
–Related Film: Future Kick
Next Time:
Open Your Eyes (1997)
