Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and his band of merry Co-Hosts, Bell, Hope, Rufus, and Baz start off their month of horror with a disturbing horror film based on a Series of Konami Video Games,  Silent Hill directed by Christopher Gans and starring Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Jodelle Ferland, Alice Krige, Deborah Kara Unger, and Sean Bean. They also debate on why white noise...

In this Special Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan explains why there hasn't been a new Manga Review episode and offers up something he has said he would do for 3 months. REVIEW UPDATES That's right fans, Xan goes back to a few mangas that he reviewed in earlier episodes and updates how they turned out as new volumes came out. Some of the Mangas that he updates his review of a...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and Zorro review another Cult Classic From the 1980's but this one is a comedy horror movie , The Monster Squad directed by Fred Dekker and starring Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Brent Chalem, Ryan Lambery, Ashley Banks, and Duncan Regehr Besides talking about how wolfman has nards, they go on a nostalgia trip and remember the 80's. Please send any co...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and new co-host Zorro review a Rock Opera Cult Classic From the 1980's, Flash Gordon directed by Mike Hodge and starring Sam Jones, Melody Anderson, Topol, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Ornella Muti, and featuring Max von Sydow. They also discuss the sleeping habits of mad scientists, why station wagons suck, rainbow holes, skull monkey and the t...

In the 10th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan, Bell-Chan, Baz and New Co-host Rufus review a fun and awesome movie from the 70's, The Cannonball Run directed by Hal Needham and starring Burt Reynold, Roger Moore Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Farr, Terry Bradshaw and Jack Elam. The host go on about how unique and inspired this film is, as...

In this insanely late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal Talk about The political intrigue thriller manga, Sanctuary by Sho Fumimura and the Martial Arts Manga , Air Master by Yokusaru Shibata ----more---- This episode also covers several tangents including game debates and some interesting news bits. Remember to send us emails, check out fightbait.com and also a picture of Neil Pat...

In this, very very late episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and Kal and Deke decided to split this review into 3 parts. So in this first part of Episode 9, Xan and Kal discuss the recently deceased Satoshi Kon and we review His first film project Perfect Blue directed by Satoshi Kon and starring several voice actors including Ruby Marlee and Wendy Lee. Besides discussing the brilliance/insa...

In this insanely late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal rant and review about two Manga. The Sci Fi, adventure manga, Eureka 7 by Kazuma Kondou and the Seinen Action series, Master Keaton by Naoki Urasawa ----more---- Xan and Kal go off on insane parents, go over the initial plans for New York Comic Con and Introduce a new segment in the podcast. We hope you enjoy and sorry for the...

In this, insanely long and hilarious 8th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke go through scene by scene and review one of the greatest Sword And Sorcery Movies of All Time, Conan The Barbarian directed by John Milius and starring James Earl Jones (in a perm), Max Von Sydow (does he ever age?),Sven-Ole Thorsen (look kids It's La Fours), Ben Davidson (rocking the mullet of Justice), Ma...

In this very late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal review two very influential Manga. The Horror Action Manga, Hellsing by Kouta Hirano and the Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Philosophical Action Drama Series, Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow ----more---- We talk about the news, debate about E3's new releases and have a philosophical debate on what makes a person a person. Remember that Th...

In this, the delayed 7th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Bell review a very romantic and diverse film, Valentine's Day directed by Garry Marshall and starring Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, and Queen Latifah. While this episode should have been released on Valentin...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Shojo Romance Drama Series, Peach Girl by Miwa Ueda Our host also explains the value of using suntan lotion and the fact that is is going to become a godfather. Remember that The Spiraken Manga Review has a sponsor "Audible"- a website which offers over 75,000 audiobooks to download on your iPod or Zune to Listen to after you listen to...

The long awaited Missing Episode of the Spiraken Movie Review Episode 6!!! In this episode, Xan, Kal, and the infamous Kurado review one of the Greatest examinations of Social Standings, and that is John Carpenter's They Live starring Roddy Roddy Piper, Keith David, and a bunch of random people. Besides talking about this film, Kurado, Xan, and Kal discuss the social implications of this film, why...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal pay homage to some of the great Mangakas as they review two classic manga titles. Xan shows us a post- apocalyptic future in the Ultra Violence Action series, Violence Jack by Go Nagai, while Kal examines the Tokusatsu Revenge Story that is... The Skull Man by Shotaro Ishinomori ----more---- Besides talking about the manga in question, Our...

En este episodio de la revista de cine spiraken, regresa para ayudar a Kal una revisión de Xan de las mejores películas españolas modernas occidentales de todos los tiempos, Desperado, dirigida por Robert Rodríguez y protagonizada por Antonio Bandereas, Selma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Cheech Marin, y Joaquim de Almeida In this episode of the spiraken movie review, Kal returns to help Xan review one of...

In This Episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns from his trip to England. He also reviews the Action/Comedy Crime Drama Manga Series City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo, while Xan reviews a science fiction slice of life series, Aria by Kozue Amano ----more----     Besides talking about manga, Xan and Kal discuss the series finale of "24", read some emails, rant about some news and lament the dea...

In this most excellent episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and the lovely Bell-chan, review the 1989 Comedy Adventure film, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure directed by Steven Herek and starring Alex Winters, Keanu Reeves, and George Carlin. Listen as Bell and Xan debate about if the telephone booth is a rip-off of the TARDIS, why going back in time after saying your gonna go back is so im...

In This, the One Hundred and First Episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan introduces our New Sponsor Audible as well as Reviews the Action Adventure Ecchi Manga Series M0use by Satoru Akahori ----more---- Yes as Xan stated in this episode, The Spiraken Manga Review has a sponsor " Audible "- a website which offers over 75,000 audiobooks to download on your iPod or Zune to Listen to after you li...

In This episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & his latest partner in crime, Deke, review the 1988 Action Adventure fantasy film, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen directed by Terry Gilliam and starring John Neville, Eric Idle, Robin Williams, and Uma Thurman Based on the novel with the same name, Baron Munchausen has a very controversial past which Deke and Xan discuss. They also rant on the...

The second episode of the Spiraken Movie Review. In This episode, Xan & Kal review the 1985 Dark Comedy film, Weekend At Bernie's directed by Ted Kotcheff and starring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Don Calfa, and Terry Kiser as Bernie Besides reminescning about the 1980's, Xan and Kal talk about the insanity behind this film and the obsurd nature of it. If you want to leave us a message abo...

WE'VE DONE IT!!!!!!!! The Spiraken manga review has reached 100 Episodes. So for this episode Xan, Bell-chan, Fightbait (John Paul) & Kal examine the otaku condition with the infamous Trilogy of Otakudom. So listen as Kal reviews the lighter side of being a manga, anime, and video game fan in the Outstanding College Series Genshiken by Kio Shinoku, while Fightbait explores the evil depths of hikik...

The long awaited sequal podcast to The Spiraken Manga Review, THE SPIRAKEN MOVIE REVIEW! In this, the first episode of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, Xan & Kal review the 1997 science fiction film, The Fifth Element directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis & Milla Jovovich Do Not Worry, The Spiraken Manga Review will still be coming out. this is just a secondary podcast to entertain ou...

In this, the 99th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan & Kal dive deep into the unique world of Hyrule and examine a staple in the gaming community as they review two manga titles based on Shigeru Miyamoto's Award Winning Video Game franchise, The Legend of Zelda. So Listen as Xan reviews the adventurous manga The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of The Gods by Akira Himekawa and Kal reviews the mor...

Only two more episodes till the big episode 100. In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan leads us on a confusing odyssey into the world of MMORPGS and interactive gaming as he reviews the confusing and addicting action adventure fantasy technology rpg game manga series .hack//xxxx by Hiroshi Matsuyama   ----more----     Kal is back as co-host once again, and he reviews a manga that he ha...

The 97th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, heralds the beginning of the video game manga theme month. In this episode Xan embarks on a journey into the far distant future of 200X to explores the net world and review the adventure sci-fi game manga series Megaman NT Warrior/ Rockman.exe by Ryo Takamisaki   ----more----   In addition, We are introduced to a new guest host, Kal, who goes into the...