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Film Review: Signs
Decent and entertaining mild sci-fi horror. Despite whatever weaknesses, it is measured and consistent in most respects.
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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Anime ● Review: Tsuki ga Kirei
Solid coming-of-age, slice-of-life romance. Can argue about plotting and pacing but it is emotionally realistic.
Oct 14, 20243 min read
3
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The Revelations of St Bridget of Sweden
The Revelations of St Bridget of Sweden is a large work of the private revelations to said saint. Born in 1303, she married young and...
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Anime ● Review: MF Ghost
Racing action can be better executed but plotting and pacing are not bad so far. Interesting and entertaining enough to keep one interested.
Oct 11, 20245 min read
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K-drama ● Review: Grid
Attempts to be a sci-fi mystery-thriller trying to catch a time-traveller. Not a bad idea but pacing could be better and not enough closure.
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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Philosophy 101 by Socrates by Peter Kreeft
Philosophy 101 by Socrates: An Introduction to Philosophy via Plato’s Apology by Peter Kreeft, first published in 2002, is a concise text...
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Anime ● Review: The Fable
Moderately funny but can be dark and serious in parts. Measured and balanced in most respects. Entertaining.
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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Manga Review: Appleseed by Shirow Masamune
Interesting 22nd-century sci-fi police/anti-terrorist action that touches on many themes even if it doesn’t explore them in depth.
Oct 2, 20245 min read
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Film ● Mini-Review: The Marksman
It is not a shoot ’em up. Either way, could use more action and plotting lacks refinement.
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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Film ● Review: Mission: Cross
Simple action-comedy. Nicely executed and entertaining.
Sep 28, 20243 min read
3
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Film ● Mini-Review: Lucy
Mildly entertaining but meh.
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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Film ● Review: Officer Black Belt
Overly simplistic plot and themes, lacks style, but is otherwise not a bad lighthearted action film despite the serious subject matter.
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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Film ● Mini-Review: Breathe
Post-climate-change-apocalyptic premise. Uninteresting with too many annoyances.
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Anime ● Review: Real Drive
Decent production. Not bad, but the plot and themes could use more development as it is a little unfocused.
Sep 15, 20244 min read
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Diuturnum by Pope Leo XIII
On 29 June 1881, Pope Leo XIII published an encyclical on civil power given the widespread seditious mentality in Europe during that time.
Sep 12, 20248 min read
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Three Philosophies of Life by Peter Kreeft
Three Philosophies of Life by Peter Kreeft, first published in 1989, is an exploration of the three approaches to life as represented by...
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Love Is Stronger Than Death by Peter Kreeft
Love Is Stronger Than Death by Peter Kreeft, first published in 1979, is a philosophical examination of this modern-day taboo even...
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Anime ● Review: Terminator Zero
Good production. Mostly well-paced story in the spirit of the first two films even if it has a few problems. Dark and gloomy.
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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K-drama ● Review: The Frog
Moderately intriguing. Pacing can be better but no big deal. Nicely edited. Amusing score. Go Min-si is flipping nuts. But in a good way.
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter Kreeft
Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter Kreeft, first published in 1986, explores this classic question. The text is concise, it is...
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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The Open Conspiracy by H.G. Wells
The Open Conspiracy: Blue Prints for a World Revolution by H.G. Wells was first published in 1928. It was rewritten and expanded in...
Aug 27, 202410 min read
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