![]() "One of the reasons that the film works as well is because they've shown us so much of themselves over the past eight, 10, 12 years when they've been in the limelight," said Sawyers. Most of all, the movie does its job because it gives us more of a couple that people already feel like they know and appreciate. ![]() ![]() The film does its best to mirror their actual first date from what the first couple has described before, we know they went to an art exhibit, had lunch at the art institute, took a walk, went to the movies, and had ice cream. "You can see where that sort of attitude in politics, or wherever - it can take you really far," said Sawyers. It all comes to a head when Barack revisits the community organizing group in Chicago where he used to work and gives a rousing speech encouraging the audience to imagine walking in somebody else's shoes to understand where they're coming from. They make each other uncomfortable with these discussions but push one another to complex realizations. The characters reach emotional highs and lows when they talk about the absence of Barack's father and Michelle's desire to do something more meaningful with her life besides working at a corporate firm. We see this shine through in various moments of the film, like when Michelle spontaneously joins a drum circle and dances at the park outside the art exhibit and we see it today in real life, be it through Michelle's viral Carpool Karaoke video or when she learns how to Snapchat from the guys who started the Running Man Challenge or when she dances with a 106-year-old woman during Black History Month at the White House. She had this thing about her from the beginning." "People loved her, like loved her in school, high school, and her magnet school that she went to. From all the accounts that I read, when she walked in a room, it was like, 'Who's that girl?'" she said. "I didn't know she was that confident at such a young age. "So you think I'm cute?" Barack answers, making light of the moment.įor Sumpter, Michelle's contagious personality left a lasting impression. She doesn't want to be taken less seriously if she starts dating the first cute black guy who comes in. A striking moment in the movie comes when Michelle tells Barack why she's hesitant to date him in the first place: it's hard for women to make a name for themselves at the firm, but she has to work twice as hard to earn respect as a black woman. Of course we don't know if some of the details and dialogue actually happened, but we can imagine the truth to it. I mean, I knew she was smart, I knew that she was his equal, but I didn't know perhaps she surpassed intelligence." (Michelle earned her undergrad degree from Princeton when she was 21 and her law degree from Harvard at 24.) "It's hugely impressive. I'm surprised, I didn't realize she graduated Harvard at probably 23, 24, if she was a second-year law associate at 25 years old," he said. When we chatted with Sawyers, he said the most surprising thing he learned in his film research was how accomplished she was. One of the biggest takeaways from the film is how much we learn about Michelle. The film has already gotten glowing reviews and became a hit when it showed at the Sundance Film Festival. It's even more impressive when you learn they only had about a month and a half to prepare for the role by poring over old videos and books about the two. Sumpter and Sawyers do an incredible job of capturing the mannerisms and speech patterns of the first couple without overdoing it or making it feel comedic rather than genuine. It stars Tika Sumpter as Michelle and Parker Sawyers as Barack and was produced by John Legend (as well as Sumpter) with directing credit going to Richard Tanne. A rom-com about the Obamas might sound cheesy, but the crew pulls it off.
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It updates your app as you work on the web, and the web as you work on the app. Google Keep also syncs your data in real-time. And you can use your phone’s camera to take picture notes if you need to. The app lets you dictate your notes as well, then it stores the audio with its automatic transcripts. Unlike other rigid notepads, Google Keep is very flexible as it arranges the notes in small blocks that you can move around, pin, and even archive, by simply dragging them off. The app lets you type with the keyboard, draw notes with different pens and colors, create stylish lists, and then arrange the notes by moving them around. It is available on the web and as smartphone apps.įirst, you need an account, but any Google account or functional Android phone will do. It lets you take notes and make lists in a simple and intuitive interface. Google Keep is part of the web giant’s Google Docs offering. Highlights: Syncing, web, app, lists, audio notes.The same goes for incognito or private browsing, your data will get deleted once you close the tab or browser.So, if you ever clear your browser’s cache, then you may lose all your notes. Keep in mind that those notepads that recognize you without logging in work with cookies.Because you never know who might get access to the stuff you save on a server somewhere. Always be careful with personal information online.Many notepads are entirely web-based, while some also have smartphone apps.Some notepads save your data locally, while others save in the cloud.Some sites need you to sign up, while others do not.Here are a few tips to keep in mind when selecting or using an online notepad. Microsoft Office 2011 - Microsoft states that Office 2011 has not been tested on macOS 10.13 High Sierra and although it currently appears to run okay, support and updates for Office 2011 ended on 10th October 2017 so if any issues become apparent they will not be fixed.Finale PrintMusic - known issues will not be updated - upgrade to Finale full version.Finale NotePad - known issues will not be updated - upgrade to Finale full version.Ambrosia Soundboard and WireTap Anywhere / Studio.Products Specifically NOT High Sierra Compatible It is possible to run older, individual applications in "low resolution" mode (Get Info on the application in the Finder and tick "Open in Low Resolution" - if that option is not there then you can't).Īpple Pro Apps Specifically NOT High Sierra Compatible Older applications (written before HiDPI was available) may have problems with this. Retina Display, UltraHD, 4K, 5K, High Sierra will try to run applications in HiDPI mode on them. If you have a HiDPI compatible monitor connected e.g. 32-bit application support is going away completely in a future version of macOS. NOTE: It may be possible to run individual applications in 32-bit mode (Get Info on the application in the Finder and tick "Open in 32-bit mode" - if that option is not there then you can't). NOTE: Apple's USB modem is not supported in High Sierra. Third party hardware drivers such as those for PCI cards or USB devices.Audio (VST) plug-ins such as those for Logic.Graphics and video "plug-ins" such as those for Adobe Photoshop.Printer drivers that are not included with OS X.Common examples of 32-bit software include: We have a separate article all about SIP.īy default High Sierra is a full 64-bit operating system running on computers with a full 64-bit EFI so make sure any 32-bit software you have has been updated to 64 bit versions. High Sierra includes a low-level security technology called System Integrity Protection (SIP) which prevents the modification or removal of certain system files - this could affect third party products that try to install/modify files/folders at the system level. However, it will work, you just need to temporarily bypass gatekeeper if you are sure the software is trusted and safe - see our Gatekeeper article for more information. Some (older) software may not install or run on High Sierra due to the Gatekeeper security feature. SoftRAID 5.x - full support for APFS included with SoftRAID version 6 or later.Prosoft Drive Genius - update/upgrade to v5.2.1 or later.Google Drive - upgrade to Backup And Sync v3.36 or later (for consumers) or Drive File Stream (for business users). ![]() ![]() Carbon Copy Cloner 4 - some issues, best to upgrade to version 5 or later.Alsoft DiskWarrior v5 - update to DiskWarrior v5.1 to be able to run the application + full support for APFS will be included with a future DiskWarrior update once Apple releases the final APFS format documentation.some older, individual Adobe Creative Cloud applications - upgrade to the latest version for best results.Third Party Apps/Hardware Specifically NOT Compatible With APFS We have a separate article with information about APFS and some frequently asked questions. DiskWarrior and TechTool Pro along with products that share/serve files over a network. High Sierra introduces a new low-level file system called Apple File System (APFS) - this could affect many third party software products especially disk utilities that work directly with the file system e.g. High Sierra does not support Rosetta/PowerPC software.Safari in High Sierra does not support legacy NPAPI browser plug-ins except for Adobe Flash.safariextz packaged Safari Extensions - you should check whether the developer has created a newer/updated "Safari App Extension" version which will be available via the Mac App Store Safari 13 for High Sierra does not support older.MacOS 10.13 High Sierra Third Party Product Compatibility Info Article ID = 183Īrticle Title = macOS 10.13 High Sierra Third Party Product Compatibility InfoĪrticle Last Updated = 25th September 2019Ī list of information relating to third party software products and their compatibility with macOS 10.13 High Sierra macOS 10.13 High Sierra Third Party Product Compatibility Information The $18 million welding facility, equipped with a special overhead crane to lift the rail, began operations this week. The port has three tracks and two bridges, plus custom storage and welding facilities designed to accommodate the additional rail length. Typically, new facilities are built around old rail yards, but this one was designed nearly from scratch. ![]() The rail is stacked three bundles high onto specially designed shuttle cars to be moved from the dock to storage.Ĭonstruction on the Port of Stockton's roughly 25 acres just finished. It’s outfitted with three cranes synchronized to simultaneously unload five rails weighing 10 tons. Sumitomo designed "Pacific Spike," the first ship in the world serving as a long rail shuttle for Union Pacific. Implementation required innovation in every aspect of the process. "That includes working with rail manufacturers to improve rail quality. ![]() "We're continuously looking for opportunities to make track maintenance more efficient and effective, as well as increase safety," said Aaron Hernandez, senior manager-track welding, Engineering. ![]() The company selected the only supplier who met all the necessary requirements for length, strength and weight, which are essential in providing safe, reliable rail. Union Pacific evaluated many options for the 480-foot rail sections, including U.S. Shuttle cars carrying long rail arrive at the Stockton weld plant. With access to long rail, only two welds are needed to create quarter-mile lengths, representing an 88 percent reduction in the number of welds. began discussing a revolutionary idea – manufacturing and shipping high-strength, head-hardened continuous-cast rail in 480-foot-long sections. Longer rail sections continued to be developed, but weren't as strong.ĭuring this time, Union Pacific, Nippon Steel of Japan and Sumitomo Metal Corp. The new standard section became 80 feet, requiring 17 welds to create a quarter-mile length. A great advancement over bolted rail, the welds strengthened the track structure.īy the 1980s, head-hardened rail was developed, cooling steel at a rate that provided additional strength. By the 1940s, steel companies began manufacturing longer sections, fused together in welding plants to create quarter-mile-length segments. The bolted areas were structurally the weakest, having the potential to break and cause a derailment. America’s first railroads were constructed by bolting together 16-foot-long sections of steel rail. Union Pacific is the rail industry's first to import long rail from Japan to its custom facility at the Port of Stockton, California, setting a new standard for rail reliability.įull appreciation of the milestone requires a historical perspective. We have a variety of spikes of all different lengths as well.A dream more than a decade in the making is now reality. WHAT ABOUT CHANGING THE SPIKES?Īfter a while your spikes will wear down and you will want to replace them. Ensure you have a new pair of running shoes for your training runs & use them at least on a 60/ 4 0 ratio and keep the spikes for the meets whe re you really need them & for regular training stints in your regime. This d oesn't mean you can’t use them for a hard track workout but this should be the exception. Spikes are very light with little cushion, and are normally used on rac e day. We like to have about a thumb length of room in our running shoes, but we want a snug fit in our spikes so you may need a half or full size smaller than your running shoes. Please fit your spikes to make sure you have the right size for your feet. DO SPIKES FIT DIFFERENTLY THAN RUNNING SHOES? The sprint can be anywhere from 100 meters to 400 meters, and the mid-distance can cover 800 meters to 5000 meters, making it a good all-around spike for the athlete who does a little bit of everything. Shoe companies usually have three types of spikes based on your running events: sprint, mid-distance, and long-distance. Why waste it without track & Field spikes? WHAT KIND OF SPIKES DO I NEED? Every ounce of your effort is translated into a reaction/forward movement when your foot & the spike cleats comes into contact with the track. They are super light-weight and give you that extra boost that could be the difference between second and first place. Spikes are meant to help athletes perform their best on the track. ![]() Smaller, spikes, such as these, often work on standard tracks for short/medium distances. Grip the track better, getting traction even in wet or otherwise harsh conditions. Built for the track star competing in a variety of events, this will allow you to perform to your best. The staple for Track & Field & runners alike. 14 pieces Stainless Steel Spikes (2 pieces Balancers) in a universal threaded head suitable for use with all brands of Track & Field spike shoes. Secondary fire blasts compressed air which knocks back enemies, redirects enemy projectiles, and extinguishes flames on teammates, using 5 ammo per blast. No damage and knockback is taken during the taunt. Upon dealing 300 fire damage, secondary fire initiates 'Mmmph', which gives guaranteed Critical hits over a short period of time. All deflected projectiles will inflict Mini-Crit damage.Īirblasts cost 25% more ammo to fire (25 instead of 20). Secondary fire blasts compressed air which knocks back enemies, redirects enemy projectiles, and extinguishes flames on teammates, using 25 ammo per blast. Guarantees Critical hits when attacking from behind.Īirblasts cost 150% more ammo to fire (50 instead of 20). ![]() All deflected projectiles will inflict Mini-Crit damage. Secondary fire blasts compressed air which knocks back enemies, redirects enemy projectiles, and extinguishes flames on teammates, using 50 ammo per blast. All deflected projectiles will inflict Mini-Crit damage.Įxtinguishing allies will heal you +20 HP.Īfterburn reduces Medi Gun healing and shield resists by 20%. Secondary fire blasts compressed air which knocks back enemies, redirects enemy projectiles, and extinguishes flames on teammates, using 20 ammo per blast. The aforementioned weapons will only deal damage if fired from above water at an enemy that is only partially immersed in water however, the water will immediately extinguish the ensuing afterburn.įire damage is determined by particle range from Flamethrower. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.Īll flamethrowers and flare guns deal no damage when fired underwater and instead produce harmless bubbles. Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. The three incendiary grenades on the Pyro's character model are purely cosmetic and cannot be used. The Pyro wears an asbestos-lined suit that provides protection from the afterburn of other Pyros and all flame-related weaponry (except for the Dragon's Fury and Gas Passer, which can light even Pyros on fire), although it does not provide any resistance to direct damage from flamethrowers, flare guns, or explosions. The Pyro can also use the Detonator or Scorch Shot to Flare jump, and the Thermal Thruster jetpack to fly to places that are normally unreachable to them. Additionally, the Pyro can use the Homewrecker, the Neon Annihilator, and the Maul to protect an Engineer's buildings from an enemy Spy's Sapper. ![]() The Pyro's compression blast, for example, can deflect enemy projectiles, extinguish burning teammates, and forcibly reposition any enemy, including one under the effects of an invincibility-granting ÜberCharge.īecause enemies hit by fire are visibly ignited, the Pyro is the best class for Spy-checking, as even a small puff of flames can nullify the effectiveness of the Spy's cloak and disguise. Due to the Flamethrower's short range, the Pyro is weaker at longer ranges and relies heavily on ambushing and taking alternate routes to catch opponents off-guard.Īlthough categorized as an offensive class, the Pyro also brings some utility to the battlefield. ![]() Enemies set on fire suffer from afterburn and take additional damage over time, allowing the Pyro to excel at hit-and-run tactics. The Pyro specializes in fighting enemies at close range using a homemade Flame Thrower. As shown in Meet the Pyro, the Pyro may be delusional, visualizing themself in a utopian fantasy world known as Pyroland. The Pyro is a pyromaniac of indeterminate origin with a muffled voice and a burning passion for all things fire related. ![]() Comprehensive workflow: The projects you develop in SketchUp can be exported as 2D images and views (TIFF, JPG, PNG), as full 3D scenes (3DS, DWG, DXF), and even as videos, so you will have different options to showcase your creations to your colleagues and clients.Editing tools: Common editing tools such as pencil, rubber and different predefined shapes, as well as highly-customizable forms and designs, let you create any object or design with ease.View: The film camera view allows you to move freely within the objects you have created.Dengan tampilan interface yang sederhana membuat software ini mudah dipelajari bagi pengguna yang ingin belajar 3D Modeling dasar. Tutorials and guides: SketchUp provides instructional guides, which greatly simplify the process of creating 3D objects. Download Sketchup Pro 2017 - Google Sketchup merupakan software 3D Modeling yang biasa digunakan untuk membuat objek dalam bentuk tiga dimensi (3D).Moreover, quick and flexible renderings can be checked in real-time. 3D design: Possibility to create 3D objects, and edit them. Download the SketchUp Pro 30-day Free Trial and kickstart your 3D drawing career today Procadsys is the official NZ distributor for Trimble SketchUp Pro.It is ideal for both amateur and professional users and it is compatible with programs such as Photoshop, 3D Studio, Adobe Illustrator, VectorWorks, InDesign, PowerPoint, QuarkXpress, Google Earth, AutoCAD, and more. For more information about offline and online versions, check out our Help Center article. If this isn’t for you, head back to our online version. From basic lines and figures, the program allows you to create highly complex models such as buildings, vehicles, and more. Before you download, just a heads up that this file of SketchUp 2023 is a much larger file than our online version. Offers a simple and intuitive interface with simple-to-use tools and features for creating 3D models.SketchUp Pro 2022 is a 3D design software that lets you create and edit 3D and 2D models. ![]()
During this civil infraction hearing, the people will be required to your window exceeded the legal limits. These hearings will take place before a magistrate or judge. ![]() You are not required to admit responsibility for this civil infraction if you want to have an informal or formal hearing. The punishment for this is a fine and two points on your driving record. If your car has obstructed vision or a windshield that is obstructed because of excessive black tint on your window, you will be issued a civil infraction. Unfortunately, we’ve also seen the failure to adhere to the Michigan window tint law turn into an arrest for drunk driving or narcotic possession. We know that people get pulled over all the time by various police departments over window tint. We have represented a ton of clients over the years. They will have the tools needed to make sure your car stays within the legal requirements of Michigan law. If you are going to get your windows tinted, please have it done by a licensed professional. So, what exactly is the definition of “total solar reflectance?” This definition requires expertise and a sound understanding of science to come up the correct calculated amount of solar reflectance. However, the special window treatment or application shall not interfere with or obstruct the driver’s clear vision of the highway or an intersecting highway. (e) A special window treatment or application determined necessary by a physician or optometrist, for the protection of a person who is light sensitive or photosensitive, if the owner or operator of a motor vehicle has in possession a letter signed by a physician or optometrist, indicating that the special window treatment or application is a medical necessity. (d) A vehicle registered in another state, territory, commonwealth of the United States, or another country or province. (c) The placement of a necessary certificate or sticker that does not obstruct the driver’s clear view of the roadway or an intersecting roadway. (b) The use of a nonreflective, smoked or tinted glass, nonreflective film, perforated window screen, or other decorative window application on the rear window or a side window to the rear of the driver. The use of draperies, louvers, or other special window treatments, except those specifically designated in this section, on the rear window, or a side window to the rear of the driver if the vehicle is equipped with 2 outside rearview mirrors, 1 on each side, adjusted so that the driver has a clear view of the highway behind the vehicle. These are the complete exceptions to the rule: (c) An object that obstructs the vision of the driver of the vehicle, except as authorized by law. (b) A rear window or side window to the rear of the driver composed of, covered by, or treated with a material that creates a total solar reflectance of 35% or more in the visible light range, including a silver or gold reflective film. ![]() (a) A sign, poster, nontransparent material, window application, reflective film, or nonreflective film upon or in the front windshield, the side windows immediately adjacent to the driver or front passenger, or the sidewings adjacent to and forward of the driver or front passenger, except that a tinted film may be used along the top edge of the windshield and the side windows or sidewings immediately adjacent to the driver or front passenger if the material does not extend more than 4 inches from the top of the windshield, or lower than the shade band, whichever is closer to the top of the windshield. The law in Michigan is explicitly clear when it comes to window tinting.Ī person shall not operate a motor vehicle with any of the following: This four-inch rule is also allowed for driver’s and passenger’s side windows. ![]() A car or truck is also allowed to have window tint in front of the driver if the tint is on the top four inches of the driver’s front window. Delivery Manufacture Of A Controlled SubstanceĪny car or truck on the road is allowed to have window tint on all windows that are located behind the driver if the tint allows 35 percent of more light flow through it and the vehicle has mirrors on each side of the front doors.Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI). ![]() Click to find the best Results for batman signal light Models for your 3D Printer. If you’re looking a bigger, brighter Bat Signal and don’t need portability, check out this Batsignal Projector. Every Day new 3D Models from all over the World. 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A portable handheld torch that projects the iconic Batman logo, the torch features aluminum casing with a matte black finish and is powered by 1 x AA battery (not included). In addition to this fashion-on-demand service, players could pay to add slots and reroll sub abilities. Introduced in the original Splatoon, the urchin NPC Spyke allowed players to view other avatars in the game’s square, select up to three clothing options, and order them to be delivered over subsequent days. With Splatoon 3, it is easier than ever to flaunt my unique style without compromising combat effectiveness. Thankfully, each iteration of Splatoon has improved player control over their loadouts. With the time I dedicate to leveling up gear, it can be a major frustration not unlocking the abilities I was hoping for. Sub abilities are randomly assigned each time an item levels up, with some brands favoring specific abilities. Unfortunately, coming across a coveted piece of gear carries no guarantee it will gain the abilities I most value. In addition to cosmetic customization, every item of clothing comes equipped with abilities that modify my play style. Fashion in Splatoon, however, serves a more practical purpose. In a game like Fortnite, I may shell out $20 for the chance to dress my avatar as Goku, but the benefits extend no further than cosmetic bragging rights. Coco’s Crush Station, and Gnarly Eddy and Nails’ Naut Couture, there are always new possibilities for me to expand my wardrobe and express myself. With so many brands cycling through Man-o’-Wardrobe, Mr. No two brands stock the same gear, with selections ranging from Annaki’s post-punk counterculture aesthetic to Zink’s athletic attire, Splash Mob’s university fashion, and beyond. With Splatoon 3, the number of in-universe brands has climbed to 22. ![]() If I am lucky, he will be stocking the Toni Kensa-brand Orca Bolero that I have been trying to pair with my Barazushi Ink-Black Flap Cap. Should I spot an avatar repping the Rockenberg Punk Whites I have been looking for, I will place a quick order with Murch before heading off to visit Jel La Fleur over at Man-o’-Wardrobe clothing. While some may favor a sporty look heavy on Tentatek, others might prefer the boutique stylings of Toni Kensa, or the skate-punk fashion of Zekko. ![]() I love seeing how each player chooses to express their personality. ![]() With the in-game shops’ commitment to rotating outfits, other players in the square are likely to be sporting gear I have not yet seen. Once I’ve immortalized my latest outfit with a picture, I continue my sojourn through the square, stopping at each new avatar I come across. Leaving Marina, I may stop off at a nearby storefront or park bench for a photo op. Each amiibo provides only a single item at a time, and with 14 unique Splatoon amiibo, these visits have become part of my daily ritual. Unlocks from Splatoon amiibo provide exclusive new outfits for your avatar. On most days, I make a quick stop at the amiibo box I briefly chat with the members of Off the Hook, and if I am lucky, Marina might hand me the Marinated Headphones I have been waiting on. While the game provides fast travel to zip between boutiques, I cannot help but stroll through the city. Video Game Fashion Week is Polygon’s attempt at covering the fun, silly, and highly important world of character style. ![]() There is a lot crammed into this series and that might have been part of the issue for me. But all the other sites assure me it’s a drama. Like maybe Akudama was in fact an action-comedy all this time and I was just a bit slow on the uptake. The ending was unusual by virtue of not being the expected all-out gun battle but at the same time, it was so heavily contrived and inconsistent with the universe the series had built that I really thought it might have been a joke for a while. ![]() Sure there were a few good moments but it most of them seemed generally derivative. I clearly missed something or it went over my head. A bit more digging and I discovered that more than a few professional anime critiques were completely enamoured with this series, some even calling it anime of the year.Īnd I don’t get it. After finishing the series, I saw that most of the people I follow on AniList had rated it really high. Some really intriguing concepts that ended up being surface level and kind of disappointing. I guess it might have been weird to name an anime episode after another anime though.Īnd that’s sort of what my experience with Akudama Drive was. Get it? If they had been choosing more thematically we surely would have gotten Baby Driver, Oceans 11, Only God Forgives, Internal Affairs and even the obvious Danganronpa. There are no murders or mentions of murders, no biblical undertones, no exploration of psychopathy. For instance, the first episode is called Se7en and in it, the 7 main characters are brought together. Unfortunately, I immediately realized that the movies were chosen for their titles and not for the events or themes of the movies themselves. Most of the movies were American except of course for the aforementioned French Movie and Brother which is Japanese. I could see that there were some thematic similarities. I’m not gonna lie, I thought this was the coolest. I love that flick, I was so happy to be reminded of it! And all of them were thrillers, either crime, political or good old scary with the exception of the French movie La Cité des Enfants Perdus which is more of a Sci Fi – Fantasy. All the episodes were named for movies, movies I had almost all watched. The Akudama characters are much less outlandish though, which makes sense for a drama.īefore I even started the first episode something struck me. The similarities are difficult to ignore. I’m not sure if the production team of Akudama drive was involved in the Danganronpa games but I wouldn’t be surprised. They were very reminiscent of Danganronpa, especially in the eyes which is what makes those designs stand out in the first place. That’s not to say it was bad but a lot more flash than substance. ![]() There are a lot of tricks and few of them actually add to the experience or work with the cinematic language. Like a senior in school studying cinema that wants to try out all sorts of technics they just read about in their senior project. Line of sight is in fact pretty good throughout the series and the images and action are consistently clear.īut it does feel a bit frantic. At times it gave me shades of Suicide Squad editing but I’m just gonna say Akudama was better. There are also some cool camera tricks, art inlays and well, it’s a lot. Does that happen to you sometimes? When you arbitrarily decide something about an anime for absolutely no reason and then you can’t shake it even after confirming that you’re wrong? Just me?Īkudama Drive looks cool and edgy! It’s a visually interesting anime with a lot of great neon colours and some interesting designs. I can’t find anything that confirms that and yet, I still think it’s a video game. I really thought Akudama Drive was a video game. She might have started the day an ordinary girl, but now she’s the legendary swindler? And she’s stuck with a bunch of hardened criminals, called Akudama, trying to pull off some nea impossible train heist?!? How much worse can things get? There are sme questoins, you should never ask and an ordinary girl is about to get some answers she might not have wanted to hear! Who knew that trying to return a 500 yen coin and save a cat were going to get her in this much trouble. Minding her own business and trying to get some delicious, delicious takoyaki. ![]() Genre: Action, Drama, Crime, Science Fiction, dystopia, kinda almost romance. |
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