A convenient two-volume reference that provides snapshots of Church councils through the centuries.

Opening is a bit muddled but settles into a grim slice-of-life “try to leave out our final days in peace” drama. Ending is bad and cheap.

Moderately dark and comical. Both the black comedy and action are very measured. Solid film in every respect with decent pacing.

Mystery with elements of a horror-thriller framed in a fairy tale–like story. Nothing bad. Just flat. Plotting and themes are a bit clumsy.

Clumsy plotting. Too many cringe moments. Jedi Master Squid Game carries the show.

Amusing and entertaining but can be deeper and funnier. Good production and performances.

Pope Leo XIII (b. 2 March 1810 – d. 20 July 1903), born Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci, began his pontificate on 20 February...

Nothing special, the premise is maybe a little forced, but still a decent side story.

It’s nice to know that in these times the UN continues to be the world police—oh how they care about our “human rights” and safety. So,...

Implausible plot progression. Constant action with decent cast and performances can’t save it.

Trilaterals over Washington was first published in two volumes, the first around 1979 and the second around two years later in 1981. The...

Solid writing, performances and production. Tight plotting. Surprisingly good, even if one doesn’t like the genre.

Predictable. Lacks action. Lacks tension. Disappointing no matter how much one loves Jessica Alba.

Absurdist slice-of-life comedy of Tanaka aiming to do as little as possible. Good production. Relatable. Borderlines on brilliant.

Tight action-comedy. It is a bit silly but it’s meant to be. Nicely lit and shot.

Classic high school slice-of-life comedy. Can use a little more variation even if it is meant to be slice-of-life genre.

Not a bad effort but nothing special. Could have used other fairy tales since there are over 200 to choose from.

Given all the talk—particularly in the past few years—regarding “misinformation”, “debunking” and AI, this may be an appropriate time to...

Starts strongly enough. Relies on the cast to hold it together. Final act could use better writing and way better execution. Meh.

Solid character-driven work that is not cringe. Visually superb.

Opening tries too hard. Unnecessarily feminist when a good actress is playing the lead role. Silly but surprisingly entertaining.