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FBI: Deadly Rebel Attack on Death Star “not related to Rebels”
Coruscant (GNS) – The FBI is still investigating the attack on the Death Star, describing it as “not related to Rebels”. Over 1.8 million...
Jan 21 min read


J-drama ● Review: Route of Odd Taxi
A nicely produced spin-off that tells the same story from the perspective of two young private investigators Rena and Sato.
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Anime ● Review: Odd Taxi
Intriguing crime-mystery as a 41-year-old walrus taxi driver tries to unburden himself of the consequences of a missing high school girl.
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Anime Review: Blade Runner – Black Lotus
Attempts to be in the spirit of the original. It does have the look and feel. Not brilliant but still moderately engaging and entertaining.
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Manga Review: Appleseed by Shirow Masamune
Interesting 22nd-century sci-fi police/anti-terrorist action that touches on many themes even if it doesn’t explore them in depth.
Oct 2, 20245 min read


Film ● Review: Mission: Cross
Simple action-comedy. Nicely executed and entertaining.
Sep 28, 20243 min read


Film ● Review: Officer Black Belt
Overly simplistic plot and themes, lacks style, but is otherwise not a bad lighthearted action film despite the serious subject matter.
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Fake President Boards Wrong Plane, Ends Up in Wrong Fake Office
PG County, MD – President Joe Biden boarded the wrong plane on Thursday after welcoming home Americans as part of the American-Russian...
Aug 4, 20241 min read


Man Warned for “Miuse” of Violence Against Women Hotline
Philadelphia, PA – A man has been given a warning by the police after his “misuse” of the Violence Against Women Hotline. After seeing a...
Aug 2, 20241 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: Line of Duty
Implausible plot progression. Constant action with decent cast and performances can’t save it.
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Court Opinion re Chevron Deference is an Amusing Read/Skim
Some commentators have briefly explained the background and general significance of the latest SCOTUS decision overturning the so-called...
Jul 2, 20245 min read


K-drama ● Review: Parasyte: The Grey
Solid writing, performances and production. Tight plotting. Surprisingly good, even if one doesn’t like the genre.
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Film ● Review: City Hunter
Tight action-comedy. It is a bit silly but it’s meant to be. Nicely lit and shot.
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Film Review: Captive State
Crude sci-fi depiction of current state of affairs. Not subtle. Clumsy structure (in a way) but maintains tension. Moderately interesting.
Jun 3, 20243 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


Votescam by James M. Collier and Kenneth F. Collier
The story of a 30-year voter-fraud investigation: computer breakdowns, unrealistic numbers, silent media, hostile justice system. Familiar.
May 28, 20248 min read


Film Reviews: Code 8 & Code 8: Part II
Nothing particularly original but good pacing, production and performances. Overall, both films are still solid and enjoyable.
Mar 6, 20245 min read


K-drama ● Review: The Uncanny Counter
Nothing brilliant, nor does it need to be. Tries to be cool. Season 1 is not bad. Season 2’s plotting and pacing issues are more apparent.
Nov 12, 20236 min read


Twitter Files 18
Part 18 of the “Twitter Files” by Matt Taibbi was posted on 10 March 2023. It is more of the same about Twitter, government agencies,...
Mar 11, 20237 min read


Twitter Files 15–16
Part 15 by Matt Taibbi was posted on 27 January 2023, more on the Hamilton 68 dashboard and the Russian collusion delusion. Additional...
Jan 27, 20238 min read
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