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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


Arcanum 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...
Jul 13, 20249 min read


Anime Film Review: Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll
Nothing special, the premise is maybe a little forced, but still a decent side story.
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Boy Had Difficulty Deciding between Playing with Grandpa or Watching One Debate
Boston, MA – A boy had difficulty choosing between playing with his grandfather or watching the US presidential debate on CNN. “Grandpa...
Jun 28, 20241 min read


Film Review: Trigger Warning
Predictable. Lacks action. Lacks tension. Disappointing no matter how much one loves Jessica Alba.
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Anime Review: Violet Evergarden
Solid character-driven work that is not cringe. Visually superb.
Jun 5, 20244 min read


J-Drama ● Review: House of Ninjas
Ninja family vs rival clan. Nicely shot. A few points regarding characters and conflict can be better, but intriguing and entertaining.
May 31, 20244 min read


Asian Children Ecstatic as Rising Costs Stop Lessons
Melbourne, Australia – Asian children across the country are celebrating their newfound freedom as rising costs of living have forced...
May 12, 20241 min read
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