Commentary

Listing commentary by Matt Brown (all columnists):

• 12/07/11
  The Folly of Sentiment, or Lack Thereof.

  About sentimental anime, life experiences, and big rocks.
• 08/01/11
  A Few Words for a Ninja Master: Futaro Yamada.

  Yamada published at least twenty five ninja-themed novels, and yet, we only get to read one of them in English. Does that seem right to you?
• 04/27/10
  If Only I Could Download a Paycheck.....

  When framing the debate over whether fan subs have a place in today's anime scene, I think the most important standard to apply is the level of public benefit that a particular sub provides.
• 08/25/09
  Ode to an Endless Eight.

  And now, for something completely the same.
• 07/13/09
  The Haruhi Suzumiya Guide to Running a Web Site.

  A no-nonsense guide to realizing your vision on the Internet. Complete with bunny ears.
• 06/28/09
  Slumdog Millennium: We're all Chasing Something.

  In this column, I talk about the chase — the obsessive, almost primal pursuit of one's deepest needs or desires. This is a survey of five works: two recent live-action films, two anime films, and an anime series.
• 05/04/09
  Ash Feathers and the Anime Fan.

  An article about tackling otaku syndrome while maintaining a love for anime.