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A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick
A Scanner Darkly, first published in 1977, is a novel set in near-future California. The plot follows undercover police officer Bob...
Nov 18, 20222 min read


K-drama ● Review: W – Two Worlds Apart
Amusing series as the main character is dragged into the webtoon world. Excessive plot conveniences but still enjoyable.
Sep 27, 20223 min read


Anime ● Review: Cyberpunk – Edgerunners
Somewhat predictable. Tries too hard to look cool at times. Good voice acting (Japanese). Not bad but nothing great. Overhyped.
Sep 26, 20224 min read


K-drama ● Review: Rugal
Robocopped team tries to take down criminal organization. Overly simplistic and cheesy. Plot and characters lack dimension.
Sep 9, 20223 min read


K-drama ● Review: Taxi Driver
Vigilantes solve and fight crime. Generally good pacing, acting and production, making an entertaining and satisfying series.
Aug 26, 20223 min read


K-drama ● Review: The Fiery Priest
An excellent crime comedy-action in which an intolerant priest investigates a murder and beats up criminals.
Aug 21, 20224 min read


Film Review: Unlocked
Unlocked is basically another Taken-like action-thriller. Nothing particularly bad but nothing particularly good either.
Jul 4, 20222 min read


“Trafficking in Women from Ukraine” by Donna M. Hughes & Tatyana Denisova
Although this study was written in 2002 and much of it has become common knowledge, this study is nonetheless quite revealing of the...
Jun 30, 20223 min read


Licensed to Lie by Sidney Powell
Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice by former federal prosecutor Sidney Powell reveals the systemic...
Nov 7, 20214 min read


K-drama ● Review: My Name
A “revenge” K-drama version of Infernal Affairs with more action and violence.
Oct 22, 20213 min read


Anime ● Review: Psycho-Pass
Although there is nothing particularly new, the story is intriguing enough with strong characters and it does look good.
Oct 2, 20214 min read


Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill by Lt Col Dave Grossman & Gloria DeGaetano
Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill is a short and easy read on the topic, written for a general adult audience, particularly parents.
Sep 8, 20213 min read


OIG Review Reports Multiple Failures by FBI in Nassar Investigation
In short, the FBI Indianapolis office’s handling of the investigation was either conveniently incompetent or involved a deliberate cover-up.
Jul 31, 20214 min read


Film Review: Taken
One expects this to be a short, no-brainer, action-packed, light entertainment. And that’s what it mostly is.
Jul 16, 20214 min read


K-drama ● Review: Strong Girl Bong-soon
Mostly enjoyable romantic dramady and very funny at times, but the plotting and pacing plateau in the second half of the series.
Jul 7, 20214 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn’t Kill
This sequel is a more focused story, so it is not as fun but it is still a decent, enjoyable film.
Jun 17, 20211 min read


K-drama ● Review: Gap Dong
Mostly nonsensical, try-hard crime-thriller drama that drags on for way too long.
Mar 14, 20213 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: Sentinelle
Tries to be a vigilante-revenge film but fails to achieve much of anything.
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: The Fable
A comedy about an assassin and his assistant told to lay low and not kill anyone. Could be funnier but still a solid film that is enjoyable.
Jun 20, 20192 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: Cold Pursuit
Not a Taken clone but rather a vigilante-revenge black comedy. Enjoyable and recommended.
Feb 7, 20191 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: Peppermint
Tries to be a gritty vigilante-revenge film but execution is lacking. The action and logistics just feel awkward.
Sep 6, 20181 min read
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