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Anime Review: Daemons of the Shadow Realm
So far, worldbuilding and plotting can be better but there is some intrigue.
Sep 224 min read


J-drama ● Review: Invisible
Despite all the cheese and laughable problems, it is strangely amusing.
Sep 142 min read


Film Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Predictable but it flows well enough. Nothing special either way.
Sep 122 min read


Films Review: Rurouni Kenshin The Final & The Beginning
Some characters still underutilized, but mostly looks good and enjoyable.
Sep 94 min read


Asian Mother No Understand Why She Labelled “Abusive”
San Francisco, CA – A Chinese mother does not understand why white women criticize her as “too abusive” for disciplining her children. Jane, an immigrant from Hong Kong who has been living in the US for over twenty years, still uses the time-honored feather duster. “I hit them hard but I no kill them, you know,” says Jane, “so no idea why people comprain.” Jane is of the opinion that it is imperative to enforce order regardless of the circumstances: “Look at white children, s
Sep 81 min read


K-drama ● Review: A Shop for Killers 2
Not as strong as the first season. Pacing can be better but overall a moderately entertaining follow-up.
Aug 243 min read


K-drama Review: The East Palace
Intriguing enough premise but the plotting is a little clumsy. But still, solid performances and excellent production. In any case, it’s short so it is over quickly.
Aug 154 min read


Films Review: Rurouni Kenshin Trilogy
Mostly looks good and mostly enjoyable.
Aug 85 min read


J-drama ● Review: Human Vapor
Moderately intriguing mystery-thriller. Nicely shot and edited. Nothing outstanding but that is not a bad thing as it does what it needs without drawing excessive attention.
Jul 253 min read


Anime ● Review: Cyber City Oedo 808
Classic cyberpunk. The plot and characters are engaging enough, and the visuals are awesome. It deserves at least eight episodes rather than just three.
Jul 83 min read


Film Review: Gladiator II
Follows the same template as the first film, which is fine in itself. It’s not bad but it is nothing special, so it comes across as an unnecessary sequel.
Jul 43 min read


K-drama ● Review: Gold Land
Measured pacing and decent performances. Visually dark, nicely edited. Not bad but could use more care with some details.
May 294 min read


T-drama Review: Million-Follower Detective
Intriguing premise. Despite some weaknesses, it is a solid production that is watchable and entertaining.
Apr 114 min read


J-drama Review: The Greatest Teacher
Teacher is murdered and thrown back in time to one year earlier. Well-produced with solid performances. Important themes but clumsy pacing and dialogue-heavy.
Mar 234 min read


Film ● Review: Re/Member: The Last Night
Some things progress too quickly and too many conveniences, but still a moderately enjoyable sequel.
Mar 113 min read


K-drama Review: As You Stood By
Starts a bit slow and the villains are too simplistic. Conclusion is too rushed but is overall not a bad thriller-drama with some effective tension.
Dec 21, 20254 min read


Film ● Review: The Woman in Cabin 10
Journalist reports woman going overboard but nobody believes her. Nothing particularly interesting but is intriguing enough initially. Becomes laughable later.
Nov 20, 20252 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 4, 20253 min read


Film ● Review: Mantis
Lacks plot and focus. Has elements of action, thriller and drama, but manages to be none of them.
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Anime Review: Sakamoto Days (Part 2)
Nothing spectacular but continues to be a well-produced and fun show with ridiculous action.
Oct 5, 20253 min read


Anime Review: The Summer Hikaru Died
Plotting is a little clumsy in parts but still a sufficiently intriguing and captivating psychological horror. Solidly produced. Mostly looks good.
Oct 3, 20253 min read
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