Kaze No Stigma: Season 1: Part 2

This was a wonderful anime with characters that are not your typical caricatures of stereotypes. This made them equally attractive creating a desire to know more about Kazuma, Ayano and the gang. Because, let face it, when was the last time you had a protagonist who knew how to handle a chick like Ayano. ALERT ** SW seeking Kazuma.** hint, hint! The relationships between the characters are amazing and realistic (except for the magic). Fans are hoping for another season and so am I, but that may be in the air since the author/mangaka Takahiro Yamato passed away recently (June 2009). He was unable to complete the series but what he did give us we will treasure. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu Takahiro Yamato-san.

Izo: Special Edition

You will either hate this movie or love it. There are so many overtones Religious/ Social/ Political/ Anthropological that it can not be covered in this review. But those who are a bit confused over IZO or wants a deeper understanding of the culture check out filmthreat.com website's reviews. Hope this helps!

Twilight

¿Afternoon School Special¿ - thank goodness for the new director, perhaps this will evolve into Movie. Not my favourite. Goddess did a review and I agree with her whole heartedly. Tarheel Chemist also mentioned in their review ¿this is a teen romance disguised as a vampire movie¿ and they are right. I will watch the next one with the hope that it is better directorially. I am not knocking the fans of the books just that it would be sad if the movie was a true representation of the book's essence. Something is missing and hopefully Chris Weitz can find it.