The Monitor: Hannibal Lecter, Ms. Splosion Man, and Upstream Color

Summary

This week on The Monitor, Peter Rubi talks about Hannibal, a new TV series based on the famous character Hannibal Lecter, played by Mads Mikkelsen. He also discusses Ms. Splosion Man, a popular Xbox Live platformer game that is now available on iOS devices and Windows PC. Additionally, Rubi reviews Upstream Color, a science fiction movie by director Shane Carruth.

Hannibal Lecter: TV series and cast
Ms. Splosion Man: overview and game features
Upstream Color: movie synopsis and review

Hannibal Lecter

Q: What is the new TV show Hannibal about?

A: Hannibal is a TV series that follows the life of a young Hannibal Lecter, who helps an FBI investigator solve his toughest cases. However, Hannibal is also a serial killer who murders people behind the scenes.

Q: Who is the cast of Hannibal?

A: The show features Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal Lecter, Laurence Fishburne, and Gillian Anderson in her first regular TV role since The X-Files.

Q: Is Hannibal worth watching?

A: Yes, Hannibal is a very macabre and gripping show that is definitely worth watching.

Ms. Splosion Man

Q: What is Ms. Splosion Man?

A: Ms. Splosion Man is a popular Xbox Live platformer game that is now available on iOS devices, Windows PC, and Steam.

Q: What new features have been added to Ms. Splosion Man?

A: The developers of Ms. Splosion Man, Twisted Pixel, have teamed up with another developer, Iron Galaxy, to add in-game challenges and power-ups, making the game more challenging and fun.

Q: Is Ms. Splosion Man worth playing?

A: Yes, Ms. Splosion Man is a lot of fun and has a ton of replayability. Plus, the universal app is only three bucks, making it an affordable game to play.

Upstream Color

Q: What is Upstream Color about?

A: Upstream Color is a science fiction movie by director Shane Carruth. The movie revolves around two people who are part of a life cycle involving a giant organism and a hypnotist con artist.

Q: What are some of the features of Upstream Color?

A: Upstream Color has incredible sound design and is visually breathtaking. It is a challenging movie to watch, but a great one.

Q: Is Upstream Color worth watching?

A: Yes, I highly recommend seeing Upstream Color, though it may be tough to find in theaters. It will be available on-demand soon.

Conclusion

In this week’s edition of The Monitor, we reviewed Hannibal, Ms. Splosion Man, and Upstream Color. If you’re looking for a gripping TV show, a fun game, or a challenging movie, be sure to check these out!