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Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein
Starship Troopers was first published as a two-part serial before being released as a novel in 1959. Written by Robert A. Heinlein, himself a navy veteran, this military sci-fi coming-of-age story covers Johnnie Rico’s basic training and early career in Mobile Infantry (M.I.). This review will make a few comparisons with the 1997 film directed by Paul Verhoeven with the screenplay written by Edward Neumeier. Is the film faithful to the book? More Yes than No. Like most if n
Nov 215 min read


Film ● Review: Chain Reaction
Mildly sci-fi action-thriller. Has its problems but a straightforward and enjoyable action-thriller with good main characters.
Nov 73 min read


Film ● Review: The Amateur
Spy thriller with a guy who can’t shoot, which is refreshing. Solidly produced. Steady pacing. Some elements can be better developed; definitely not a bad film but nothing spectacular either.
Nov 43 min read


Film Review: A House of Dynamite
Tries a little too hard to be dramatic but it is intriguing and captivating. Nicely shot and edited. Maintains tension throughout, BUT the ending is cheap and totally ruins the film.
Oct 294 min read


Aussie Foreign Policy Remains Unchanged: FCFS
Washington DC – US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a multi-billion dollar deal to safeguard long-term rare-earth metals supply to the US. “China has a lot of that stuff but they’re not gonna share it with us,” said President Trump, “but Australia has always been a good friend, even if they are a bit gay.” The Australian PM agrees. “We need all the friends we can get,” said Albo, “cos we’re a big continent with lots of stuff in the
Oct 221 min read


The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett
Even for those who are not fans of fantasy, Pratchett’s easily accessible style and clever comedy make his novels a real pleasure to read.
Oct 205 min read


Anime Review: No. 6
Intriguing utopian-dystopian premise and setting in which the boy has to leave the utopian city and go underground. Well-produced but the plot lacks substance and is somewhat bland.
Oct 13 min read


Liminal Warfare: Which Layer Are We At?
Given the current state of society, especially in light of the recent, highly visible events such as the deployment of the US National...
Sep 223 min read


Film Review: BigBug
Nicely shot and edited. Looks good. It is amusing with good performances, but the plot is too stagnant and fails to capitalize on the opportunity for some dark and offbeat humor.
Sep 54 min read


Opinion: Will We Cry If Shifty Schiff Gets Lynched?
Just saying hypothetically…
Aug 141 min read


Dall’alto Dell’apostolico Seggio 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...
Aug 115 min read


Victorian Government Considers Collecting Green Toys and Machetes
Melbourne, Australia – Given the state’s initiative to collect machetes and the latest trend in the WNBA to throw green dildos onto the...
Aug 91 min read


Sapientiae Christianae 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...
Aug 111 min read


Biden Denies Autopen, Admits Another Device
Washington DC – Joe Biden has denied claims that the autopen was used without his express approval. “In fact, there was err… err… there...
Jul 161 min read


Bondi Explains Missing Hour in Jedi Temple Video
Coruscant (GNS) – Newly appointed Imperial Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday tried to explain the Department of Imperial Justice’s...
Jul 101 min read


CIA Review on Russian Election Interference Investigation: Rushed, Biased, Compromised
The CIA Note “ Tradecraft Review of the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian Election Interference ” was released on 2 July...
Jul 63 min read


Anime ● Review: Muv-Luv Alternative
Guy wakes up in a parallel timeline dealing with an alien-infested world. Harem genre cheese with mecha. Looks clean but at times a bit cheap.
Jun 304 min read


Paul Pelosi: Operation Midnight Hammer Was My Idea
San Francisco, CA – Paul Pelosi is claiming that President Trump and the Pentagon stole his intellectual property for their airstrike on...
Jun 221 min read


Anime Film ● Review: The Silent Service
Visually excellent. Intriguing premise. Entertaining enough military action-thriller with politics even if it is far-fetched.
Jun 203 min read


Padmé Amidala: Elon Musk Is Not the Father
Coruscant (GNS) – Senator Padmé Amidala of Naboo in the first eight months of her pregnancy remained silent as to the identity of the...
Jun 181 min read


Man Relieved Hissing and Attempted Biting Was Just a Snake
Los Angeles, CA – A Californian man was relieved to find the hissing and attempted biting was just a snake. “I stepped out for a smoke...
Jun 21 min read
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