Gurren Lagann ep. 20, "How Far Will God Test Us?" Review - Fresh Takes #19

February 09, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Fresh Takes, Animation, Videos

Welcome back to another edition of Fresh Takes, with our own co-pilots of the Gurren and the Lagann, Mike and Brock! In this episode of the now-classic anime series, Simon is trapped in prison with Viral while Rossiu shoots his shot at saving humanity! Meanwhile, Leeron calculates the population’s chances of survival when the moon hits, and Nia reappears, only to be confronted by an old friend. We’re almost at the end of one of Gainax’s best series ever! Hit that link!

Mass Effect Legendary Edition release date; Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood and Destruction All-Stars debut! - Renegade Arcade #13

February 08, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, Renegade Arcade, Video Games

Brock, Tyler, Tony, and Keona are joined by our newest co-host, Mauricio, as we chat about our favorite video game characters, the new releases of the past week, including Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood and Destruction All-Stars, and the big news about the Mass Effect Legendary Edition! Enjoy the episode!

Gurren Lagann ep. 19, "We Will Survive By Any Means Necessary" Review - Fresh Takes #18

February 05, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Fresh Takes, Animation, TV, Videos

Welcome to another edition of Fresh Takes, featuring our anime lovin’ team of Brock and Mike! As the people turn against Team Dai-Gurren and Simon, Rossiu takes matters into his own hands. Things just got political, my dudes. Thankfully, Leeron is there still being the funniest and best character on the show outside of my favorite, Yoko, who’s strangely absent. Hm. Enjoy the video!

Gamestop's Stock Saga, The Medium arrives, Resident Evil 4 Remake Rumors, and more! - Renegade Arcade #12

February 04, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Renegade Arcade, Video Games, Podcast

Tyler, Brock, and Keona are back again with episode 12 of the Renegade Arcade! We have tons of amusing news stories, naughty Cyberpunk parody names, Tomb Raider’s 25th Anniversary, rumors about a Resident Evil 4 remake, some recent releases like The Medium and Hitman III, and finally, we chat about the Gamestop Stock Saga, which is already being made into a movie or two. Enjoy the episode and show notes!

On Loss and Change - Musings #1

February 02, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, Articles, Musings

Loss and grief are difficult emotions to process and live through, but they can also lead to change. Neoplasmic shares a personal story about how he coped with the ending of a relationship and how it led him to redefine himself, and how it prepared him to launch this website with his friends. TW: suicidal thoughts and depression are discussed.

Welcome to Pixar Looney Camp! - Renegade Animation #9

January 31, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Renegade Animation

Welcome once again to another installment of Renegade Animation, featuring the Captain (Mike) and the Guru (Cameron) bringing up all the news and views animation fans could want! Join our dynamic duo as they tackle the new season of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous on Netflix, share their take on Pixar Popcorn, and comment on a new batch of Looney Tunes cartoons on HBO Max!

Ma Rainey's Assistant seeks Love and Monsters with Borat in the Clouds - Renegade Home Theater #2

January 28, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Movies, Renegade Home Theater, Streaming Wars

A grand collection of films awaits you on the latest edition of the Renegade Home Theater! Netflix comes in swingin’ with the excellent Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, while Hulu has the deliberately-paced but well-directed fly-on-the-office-wall film, The Assistant. Disney+ once again demonstrates that family-friendly films don’t have to be a drag with Clouds, while Amazon heads in the opposite direction entirely with Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm. Meanwhile, Love and Monsters takes a bow on VOD platforms. Join Jacob, Keona, and special guest Morgan from the Youtube series Vaulting as they chat about those films and more!

It Takes an RE Village to Hire a Hitman who Loves Game Soundtracks - Renegade Arcade #11

January 26, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Renegade Arcade, Video Games, RPC Games

Capcom delivers a new look at Resident Evil Village, Microprose lives(!), a new Hitman is released, and Tyler is joined by Keona and new guest host Kristin as they chat about the most memorable game soundtracks of 2020 and beyond! It’s another visit to the Renegade Arcade! Join us, won’t you?

Gurren Lagann ep. 18, "Tell Me the Secrets of This World" - Fresh Takes #17

January 24, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Fresh Takes, Videos, TV

Simon boards Gurren Lagann to face off against… Nia??!?? The Human Eradication System is now active! Rossiu kept HIM alive?!???? Who are these Anti-Spiral enemies? What the hell is going on???? Brock and Mike try to bring us some answers in the latest episode of Fresh Takes!

Gurren Lagann ep. 17, "You Don't Know Anything" - Fresh Takes #16

January 24, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Fresh Takes, Videos, TV

On this exciting episode of Fresh Takes… OMG, we skipped the recap episode, which was pretty cool, but it’s stuff you astute anime fans already know! So, seven years after the fall of Lordgenome, Simon, Nia, and the entire Dai-Gurren crew have now established Kamina City, the capitol city of humankind, where everyone seems to be living idyllic lives, but the spectre of Lordgenome’s warning to Simon hangs over like a dark cloud. Oh, the drama! Let’s get to it with Brock and Mike’s commentary.

A Charming Batman Walks On, Girl - Renegade Animation #8

January 23, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Renegade Animation

Greetings, animation junkies, and welcome to a Kung Fu-fighting episode of the Renegade Animation show, formerly called Tooned Up! Neoplasmic here with the notes, while the Animation Guru and The Captain take us through the show itself! We have all the news you could possibly round up, plus a martial arts and ’70s funk-infused Batman animated movie, a modern classic of an anime film, and a fairy tale parody to review, so let’s get to it!

Our Top Games of 2020 - Renegade Arcade #10: The Relaunch Episode!

January 18, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Video Games, RPC Gaming, Renegade Arcade

Good evening, Night City! Welcome to the 2021 relaunch of the now-weekly podcast known as the Renegade Arcade! We have a very long, jam-packed episode with the latest industry news and a look back at our favorite games of the past year, which, frankly, needed all the awesomeness it could get! From Doom Eternal to Animal Crossing to a brand new Streets of Rage game, we rip and tear out the innards of the best games of 2020! Check a look, as the Devolver Digital folks might say!

Raya and the Last Dragon, Superheroes, Super Awards, and More News Than You Can Shake a Stick At! - Renegade Animation #7

January 16, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Renegade Animation

Welcome one and all to a rather low-key episode of the Podcast Formerly Known as Tooned Up! Mike and Cameron, our Captain and Guru, take us through all the news that’s come out of the animation world over the past couple of weeks, chat about the Critics’ Choice Super Awards, and look over the upcoming animated films scheduled to be released in 2021, including Raya and the Last Dragon and DC’s slate of superhero titles! Whew, even on a mellow episode, these two put in all the work! Hit that play button and enjoy the episode!

Looking Forward to a Brighter Future! - Mental Health Checkup #4

January 12, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, Podcast, Movies

This episode of the Mental Health Checkup is brought to you by... the FUTURE! Well, more specifically, our upcoming 1-year anniversary! In early March, Renegade Pop Culture turns one year old, and we talk about our plans for the website and podcast’s birthday! We also chat about the elephant in the room, as Mike, Jacob, Keona, and new co-host Amanda discuss what happened at our nation's Capitol last Wednesday. It was a rough week, with many mixed emotions and mental stresses, but the team keeps things positive and looks forward to a brighter future! Smash that link for more!

White Lie film interview: Directors Yonah Lewis and Calvin Thomas

January 10, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Movies, Renegade Home Theater, Interview, Streaming Wars

Welcome to a very special episode of the Renegade Pop Culture podcast with Keona and Mike! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking to the filmmaking duo behind the indie drama/thriller White Lie, Yonah Lewis and Calvin Thomas! We dive deep into their history, influences, and the process of making the film, which turned out to be one of my personal favorite films of the year (though it technically came out in 2019 at TIFF). Thanks to Yonah and Calvin for taking the time to speak with us, and a very special thank you to Rock Salt Releasing for setting up the opportunity for us to discuss the film with them! Enjoy the episode!

Croods return, Shaun the Sheep faces Farmageddon, and Red Shoes and 7 Dwarfs appear! - Renegade Animation #6

January 08, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Renegade Animation, Podcast

Welcome to the sixth episode of Renegade Animation, in which Mike and Cameron discuss Croods: A New Age (the sequel to Dreamworks’ Croods), Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs (a new take on the Snow White tale), and A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (featuring everyone’s favorite sheep named Shaun)! Plus, all the animation news that fit to talk about with commentary from the Captain and the Guru! What are you waiting for? Hit that link!

Gurren Lagann episode 15 Review - Fresh Takes #15

January 06, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Fresh Takes, Videos

Hello and welcome to another edition of Fresh Takes with Mike and Brock! Today the dynamic duo discuss the mid-series climax of Gurren Lagann, entitled “I Will Head Towards Tomorrow”! Simon and Team Dai-Gurren finally stand face to face with their mortal enemy, Lord Genome, Viral makes a forget-me-not cameo, and Nia rides with Simon in Lagann to face her father. It’s a slobber-knockin’ good time with your drill-pals, so click the video for more analysis!

Soul Searching with Lupin III - Renegade Animation #5

January 05, 2021 by Joshua Lozano in Animation, Renegade Animation

What’s up fellow Renegades? It’s The Director here, giving you the skinny on what’s up in the latest episode of Renegade Animation… recorded back in the ancient year of 2020 (Happy New Year by the way!) Yeah, I know this is late, but it’s a very big episode with two powerhouses of animation that they needed a third person to help out, as PJ CAMPBELL joins The Animation Guru and our Captain!

White Lie film review and discussion - Renegade Home Theater #1.5

January 04, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Movies, Renegade Home Theater, Streaming Wars, Podcast

Welcome to a very special episode of Renegade Home Theater, featuring the award-winning independent film, White Lie, which stars Kacey Rohl and Amber Anderson and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019. RPC was offered the chance to screen the film prior to its release on digital platforms on Tuesday, January 5, so Jacob, Mike, and Keona jumped at the opportunity! Here’s our review discussion of the film, which does contain SPOILERS, so you’ve been warned!

Gurren Lagann Episode 14 Review - Fresh Takes #14

January 03, 2021 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Fresh Takes, Videos, TV

Happy 2021 and welcome to another installment of Brock and Mike’s Fresh Takes! Today we have a look at episode 14 of Gurren Lagann, “Well Met, Everyone,” in which Simon and the Dai-Gurren take on two of the enemy’s battleships, Dai-Gunsen and Dai-Gundo! As Cytomander and his mighty vessel throws everything they have at Team Dai-Gurren, Guame plans his own counter-attack. Will Simon and the others be able to withstand the power of the Spiral? Let’s find out!