News

When I logged in to my music streaming service the morning of the drop of “Frontiers,” I was immediately captivated by Awich’s prowess yet again. This was another hit that forced the listener to sit down and pay attention, but with so many additional layers, this was clearly a song inspired by her previous albums, leveled up. Performing since the age of 14 and debuting with Universal Music in 2020, Awich has released five studio albums and has taken over the international stage with her performance at Coachella in 2024. Related: Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Anime Second Opening, Ending Song Music Videos Streamed Like many of her dedicated fans, I didn’t realize the song was the latest anime opening for Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 until the release of the music video short on YouTube. “Frontiers,” Awich’s first anime credit, is a rap that beautifully mixes the plot of the anime and Awich...

Ahead of a January 2025 broadcast, upcoming rom-com anime Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsura Sugiru ("I Girl I Fell For in Okinawa Has a Difficult Dialect") today delivered a delectable serving of Teru, Hina and Kana enjoying zenzai and tempura on a brand-new key visual platter. Key Visual Three more cast members were also announced, joining leads Takeo Otsuka, Akari Kito and Fairouz Ai: Yae Agena voiced by Shino Shimoji Tensuke Uema voiced by Shugo Nakamura Isao Shimoji voiced by Kentaro Kumagai Yae Agena Tensuke Uema Isao Shimoji Related: Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsura Sugiru Anime Releases First Full Trailer Based on the web manga by Egumi Sora, Shingo Tanabe directs Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsura Sugiru under the supervision of Shin Itagaki at studio Millepensee, with the pair also responsible for series composition. Tomohiro Yoshida is providing the character designs,...

Lewis Milestone’s poetic character study of an infantry landing in Italy gives us a full dozen non-cliché portraits of men in war, featuring a dramatic dream team of interesting character actors. Dana Andrews was the only big star in the cast, joined by hopefuls Richard Conte, Lloyd Bridges and John Ireland; the standout crew includes Sterling Holloway, Norman Lloyd, Steve Brodie and Huntz Hall.

A Walk in the Sun

DVD

The Sprocket Vault / Kit Parker Films

1945 / B&W / 1:37 Academy / 117 min. / Restored Collector’s Edition / Street Date ?, 2017 / available through The Sprocket Vault / 14.99

Starring: Richard Conte, George Tyne, John Ireland, Lloyd Bridges, Sterling Holloway, Norman Lloyd Dana Andrews, Herbert Rudley, Richard Benedict, Huntz Hall, James Cardwell, Steve Brodie, Matt Willis, Chris Drake, John Kellogg, Robert Horton, Burgess Meredith.

Cinematography: Russell Harlan

Film Editor: Duncan Mansfield

Original Music: Fredric Efrem Rich; ‘The Ballads’ sung by : Kenneth Spencer

Written by: Robert...