Geek Culture
A Girl And Her Super Pig: Okja
Netflix has been branching out more and more with movies as of late. It’s most recent film Okja brings stars of both the western and eastern worlds together. The story covers many intense themes some that might be too dark for younger children.
The movie starts with the CEO of a meat company Mirando Lucy Mirando holding a press conference in a former Mirando slaughterhouse. She tells the press how there will soon be a shortage of food leaving millions to starve. However her company has come across a miracle to help solve this issue, a super pig. A hippo sized pig creature that will produce a small carbon footprint, doesn’t require much to eat, and everything on it will be usable for consumption. The company sends 26 super piglets to 26 farmers across the world to be raised by the farmers and monitored by Mirando employees. In 10 years when the Super Pigs are fully grown Mirando will send Animal celebrity Dr Johnny Wilcox to judge each Super Pig and crown one Super Pig to be the number one Super Pig in the world. The winning Super Pig will be sent to New York to be presented to the world in a huge celebration. Of course in addition to be the biggest and the prettiest Super Pig it also has to be as Lucy puts it “Frigging Delicious”.
We fast forward 10 years later to Korea where Mija has formed a strong bond with her Super Piglet Okja. Her grandfather runs the farm and lead Mija to believe that he bought Okja from Mirando. However this turns out to be a lie when Okja wins the Super Pig contest and is taken away from the farm. Mija then sets on a wild adventure to save her beloved friend from slaughter. She runs into an animal rights group called the Animal Liberation Front who want to use Okja to expose the truth about where the Super Pigs come from.
Okja is a gem of comedy, but also one with a strong dose of drama. It is a dark look at corporations and the inhuman big business production of raising and slaughtering animals for their meat. The ending is a bittersweet one and dipped heavily in reality.
Tilda Swinton who plays Mirando CEO Lucy Mirando is always a powerhouse in the roles she plays and in this one she plays her roles flawlessly.
Jake Gyllenhaal usually seen in depressed serious roles shined as Dr. Johnny Wilcox. It was pleasant to see him in a more light-hearted comedic role and hope to see him in a more comedic sense.
Paul Dano who plays Jay the leader of the ALF is a truly talented actor. He pulls off a smooth suave yet emotional character flawlessly.
I really enjoyed this film and the collaboration of eastern and western stars. For many westerners we only get to see famous Eastern actors in Typecast or small side roles however in Okja everyone gets a solid part and Ahn Seo-hyun who plays Mija is a powerhouse in this film. I hope to see more of her in future movies.
Gaming
Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5
There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.
As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.
The Joker paints the town purple in #SuicideSquadGame's free DLC.
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— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 28, 2024
What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5
Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.
This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement
While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.
The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.
If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.
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