Entertainment Interviews, Film and TV Reviews and Interviews since 1993
In a recent column for the Daily Yomiuri, Tom Baker writes about why many manga stories focus on a person’s arm turning into a monster or machine. The following is an excerpt from that column: When you hold a manga in your hands to read Read More …
In a recent manga review for the Daily Yomiuri, Tom Baker recently reviewed the manga “Gantz”. Here is an excerpt from Baker’s review: “What a jerk.” I’m not sure whether I said the words out loud, but this was my first thought upon being introduced Read More …
In a recent review for Daily Yomiuri, Tom Baker reviews “Black Jack”. Here is an excerpt from his review: A woman lies at death’s door, and only a mysterious surgeon named Black Jack can save her. But his services don’t come cheap. He refuses to Read More …
Here is an excerpt of a recent manga review of the popular HK series “Feel 100%” by Tom Baker: On the cover of the Hong Kong manga Feel 100 Percent, Jerry’s shirtlessness reveals his muscley torso, and his low-slung jeans reveal the waistband of his Read More …
In a recent column for Daily Yomiuri, Tom Baker writes about the “Tezuka Gene: Light in the Darkness” show at Parco Department Store in Shibuya, Tokyo. A crudely stitched scar slashing diagonally across his face makes Black Jack instantly recognizable. It’s easy to spot this Read More …
In a recent manga review for the Daily Yomiuri, Tom Baker wrote: “The story, characters and incidents mentioned in this publication are entirely fictional.” Thank heavens Viz Media decided to make this clear, even if only in tiny print on the copyright pages of the Read More …
In a report on Tokyo Game Show, Daily Yomiuri’s Tom Baker writes about his experience at this year’s TGS2008. Here is an excerpt: Hunting calls for skill, stealth and patience. You may have to remain motionless for hours while waiting for your prey to come Read More …