It appears that the AZN cable channel will be going off the air. This is a little sad for me, as it was one of the few places I could find some of the movies friends have been recommending I see, with their original subtitles. The Anime they have is mixed at best (currently only Last Exile and Moon Phase), and the movies have been spotty. Guess its back to Netflix.

I must admit that I have spent a number of late evenings dancing with Sarah to the opening and ending music of Moon Phase and Last Exile. She prefers the former, I prefer the latter. I am a little ashamed to admit that I have seen all of Moon Phase in it’s subtitled form (way back when Josh was born no less so the full circle is kind of nice.) The dubbing is some of the worst I have heard in a long time (and I have heard some bad stuff.) The first time I saw Josh or Sarah smile were to that anime, so it grudgingly holds a place in my heart if for no other reason; well that and the neko mimi. Last Exile is decent enough with a great soundtrack, great writing, and above average animation.

The real loss are some of the movies that now I will just have to rent and plan for. I personally would rather stumble upon a movie that was recommended, but that has always been hit or miss anyway; more miss than hit really. I did get to spend some late nights working on PyCon-Tech, (or in one case, not working on it,) watching the channel. I tend to enjoy the surreal. Actually I revel in it. There is no better escape than a surreal movie or an on-stage farce. Soon after Sarah was born, the AZN channel aired Wool 100%, which came highly recommended from friends who share a similar affliction to mine. I spent the entire movie standing rocking Sarah. I was mesmerized from beginning to end. I missed the chance to see Kamikaze Girls again when they aired it, but it is another of those borderline surreal movies which scratch that itch; and I hate the entire goth-loli things; really, really hate it, all evidence in this post to the contrary. (Why Nana why!??! Your 2002 demo had so much promise!)

One of these days I will get around to making a list of good anime/manga. One of these days. ;-) Until then, go see Paprika! (seriously, go see it.)