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Trilaterals over Washington by A.C. Sutton & P.M. Wood
Trilaterals over Washington was first published in two volumes, the first around 1979 and the second around two years later in 1981. The...
Jul 1, 20247 min read


K-drama ● Review: Parasyte: The Grey
Solid writing, performances and production. Tight plotting. Surprisingly good, even if one doesn’t like the genre.
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Film Review: Trigger Warning
Predictable. Lacks action. Lacks tension. Disappointing no matter how much one loves Jessica Alba.
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Anime Review: Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Absurdist slice-of-life comedy of Tanaka aiming to do as little as possible. Good production. Relatable. Borderlines on brilliant.
Jun 23, 20242 min read


Film ● Review: City Hunter
Tight action-comedy. It is a bit silly but it’s meant to be. Nicely lit and shot.
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Anime ● Review: Azumanga Daioh
Classic high school slice-of-life comedy. Can use a little more variation even if it is meant to be slice-of-life genre.
Jun 18, 20244 min read


Anime Review: The Grimm Variations
Not a bad effort but nothing special. Could have used other fairy tales since there are over 200 to choose from.
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Prebunking, Cos Debunking Is Not Enough Lying
Given all the talk—particularly in the past few years—regarding “misinformation”, “debunking” and AI, this may be an appropriate time to...
Jun 8, 20246 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: Agent Game
Starts strongly enough. Relies on the cast to hold it together. Final act could use better writing and way better execution. Meh.
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Anime Review: Violet Evergarden
Solid character-driven work that is not cringe. Visually superb.
Jun 5, 20244 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: Shadow in the Cloud
Opening tries too hard. Unnecessarily feminist when a good actress is playing the lead role. Silly but surprisingly entertaining.
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Film Review: Captive State
Crude sci-fi depiction of current state of affairs. Not subtle. Clumsy structure (in a way) but maintains tension. Moderately interesting.
Jun 3, 20243 min read


J-Drama ● Review: House of Ninjas
Ninja family vs rival clan. Nicely shot. A few points regarding characters and conflict can be better, but intriguing and entertaining.
May 31, 20244 min read


Drama Review: Secret Invasion
Not bad but could go further with the paranoia and suspense. Think of it as a version of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
May 29, 20244 min read


Votescam by James M. Collier and Kenneth F. Collier
The story of a 30-year voter-fraud investigation: computer breakdowns, unrealistic numbers, silent media, hostile justice system. Familiar.
May 28, 20248 min read


Anime Review: 86
Interesting enough premise. Excellent production. Can delve deeper into the themes, but plot and characters are sufficiently captivating.
May 24, 20244 min read


Anime ● Review: SYNDUALITY Noir – Part 2
Like Part 1, decent voice acting and production. More focused storytelling but signposting is a little clumsy. Still mildly enjoyable.
May 20, 20243 min read


“Strategic Planning for Mental Health” by J.R. Rees
“Strategic Planning for Mental Health” is a summary of an address given at the Annual Meeting of the National Council for Mental Hygiene...
May 14, 20244 min read


Animation Review: Star Wars – Tales of the Empire
Writing is a little clumsy. Looks very good even if one is not a fan of the visual style.
May 9, 20242 min read


Drama Review: 24: Legacy
Decent pacing but derivative. Needs more convincing firefights. Solid performances mask the cheesiness. Still entertaining and funny.
May 6, 20244 min read


Anime ● Review: Megazone 23 Part III
Better execution than the first two parts but plotting is somewhat clumsy.
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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