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J-drama ● Review: Why Didn’t I Tell You a Million Times?
Ghost in the form of J-drama. A bit slow initially. Not bad writing but the execution is B-grade-ish.
Feb 173 min read


Immortale Dei by Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII (b. 2 March 1810 – d. 20 July 1903), born Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci, began his pontificate on 20 February...
Feb 210 min read


Anime Review: Bocchi the Rock!
Comedy of a shy guitarist who joins a band and struggles with anxiety. Absurd delivery. Lacks musician jokes but entertaining and relatable.
Jan 255 min read


Chinese Family Terminates Its “Diversity” Policy for Dinner
New York City, NY – A Chinese family has terminated its diversity policy regarding dinner. By “family” is meant the husband and father...
Jan 181 min read


Anime ● Review: MF Ghost 2nd Season
Continuation of the same. Visually slick still. You either like it or you don’t.
Dec 31, 20244 min read


K-drama Review: Light Shop
Intriguing premise. Exposition/revelation-driven so the structure is a little crude but pacing is well-managed enough. Solid series.
Dec 29, 20243 min read


Sins That Cry to Heaven for Vengeance
There are four “sins that cry to heaven for vengeance”. Can you spot them all? Happy new year.
Dec 28, 20246 min read


Animated Film Review: TMNT (2007)
Tight with good pacing, moderately dark, strong characters, decent plot and solid action. Surprisingly good.
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Comics Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
Brave premise with a lone grieving turtle on his quest for retribution. Generally well-written. Good pacing. Dark. Captivating.
Nov 10, 20243 min read


Manga Review: She and Her Cat
Based on the 1999 short film, a wholesome slice-of-life manga about a young woman from the perspective of her loving cat.
Nov 3, 20243 min read


Humanum Genus by Pope Leo XIII
One of Pope Leo XIII most famous writings, this encyclical published on 20 April 1884 exposes the aims of freemasonry.
Oct 31, 202412 min read


Nobilissima Gallorum Gens by Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII (b. 2 March 1810 – d. 20 July 1903), born Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci, began his pontificate on 20 February...
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Anime Review: She and Her Cat: Everything Flows
Whilst nothing particularly special, it is overall a solid slice-of-life anime about a young woman’s struggles and her loyal cat.
Oct 22, 20243 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


K-drama ● Review: Goodbye Earth
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.
Jul 29, 20244 min read


Film ● Review: Riders of Justice
Moderately dark and comical. Both the black comedy and action are very measured. Solid film in every respect with decent pacing.
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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