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The Mystery of Freemasonry Unveiled by Jose Maria Caro y Rodriguez
The Mystery of Freemasonry Unveiled by Jose Maria Caro y Rodriguez (b. 23 June 1866 – d. 4 December 1958) was first published in 1925. He...
Apr 20, 20258 min read


J-drama Review: Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
Plot progression is a bit convenient. But decent production and the two strong leads carry the show. Strangely watchable despite the issues.
Apr 13, 20254 min read


J-drama Review: The Hot Spot
A series about a woman and her alien colleague. Takes an ordinary, almost slice-of-life approach. Well-written, deadpan and amusing.
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Anime Review: Sakamoto Days (Part 1)
Nothing spectacular but still a well-produced and fun show. It strikes the balance between having an overall arc and being episodic.
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Officio Sanctissimo 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...
Mar 19, 20256 min read


K-drama ● Review: Melo Movie
Solid production but the plot is uneventful. Autopilot pacing. Relies on performance to carry the series.
Mar 5, 20253 min read


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 17, 20253 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 2, 202510 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 25, 20255 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 18, 20251 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
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