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K-drama ● Review: Squid Game 2
Forced premise just to get the guy back in the game. Good production. Decent pacing, moderately entertaining but obvious setup for Season 3.
Jan 73 min read


Comics Review: Batman vs Predator
Nothing particularly stunning but interesting enough. True to the spirit of the two franchises. Well-paced and consistently good production.
Jan 55 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


Biden Would Pardon Herod If He Could
Washington DC – President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentences of 37 out of 40 individuals. “Make no mistake: I condemn these...
Dec 23, 20241 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


K-drama Review: Connect
Not bad ideas but clumsy plotting.
Nov 24, 20243 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: The Marksman
It is not a shoot ’em up. Either way, could use more action and plotting lacks refinement.
Sep 30, 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


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


Film Review: Lumberjack the Monster
Mystery with elements of a horror-thriller framed in a fairy tale–like story. Nothing bad. Just flat. Plotting and themes are a bit clumsy.
Jul 24, 20243 min read


K-drama ● Review: A Shop for Killers
Solid action-mystery-thriller drama with decent pacing and signposting. Moderately intriguing. Entertaining.
Mar 29, 20243 min read


Film ● Review: Violence Action
Tries to be the “cute young woman assassin taking on the yakuza” action-comedy. Tries too hard to look cool. And fails. Messy plotting.
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Film ● Review: Kill Bok Soon
It is not an action fest but rather a character-driven film. Looks good and well-produced. Korean film or not, can be tightened a bit.
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Film ● Review: Re/Member
Despite being a time-loop story with a little clumsy structuring and cheesy montages, it is still a moderately enjoyable horror film.
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: Ballerina
Not a bad revenge film about a young woman going after those responsible for her best friend’s death.
Oct 4, 20231 min read


K-drama ● Review: Mask Girl
A tight narrative about an ugly woman’s desire for attention. Tragedy follows her decisions. Some plot conveniences but beautifully shot.
Sep 8, 20234 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: The Equalizer 3
Robert McCall is shot and needs time to recover in a picturesque Italian town. Takes too long to build and not enough action.
Aug 27, 20231 min read


Lori Lightfoot Denies Working as a Gargoyle above Church Door
Chicago, IL – Since Lori Lightfoot lost her job, there have been unconfirmed sightings of the outgoing mayor. An unverified report, which...
Mar 6, 20231 min read


HK Set Meals with Pork and Carrot Soup Not Selling Well
Hong Kong SAR, China – Set meals with pork and carrot soup, particularly if cha siu bao (steamed BBQ pork buns) is also part of the meal,...
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Film ● Mini-Review: The Equalizer
A gritty vigilante film with Denzel Washington beating up thugs. Need I say more?
Jan 31, 20231 min read


The Revolutionary Catechism by Sergey Nechayev
The booklet The Revolutionary Catechism was written by Sergey Nechayev (b. 2 October 1847 – d. 3 December 1882), a Russian communist...
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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