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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.
1 day ago5 min read


Film ● Review: Wall to Wall
Nicely shot and edited. Despite some far-fetched elements, it is a captivating and intense thriller.
Sep 23 min read


Lost in the Cosmos by Walker Percy
Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book by Walker Percy (b. 28 May 1916 – d. 10 May 1990) is an amusing and profound mock self-help...
Jan 175 min read


K-drama Review: Light Shop
Intriguing premise. Exposition/revelation-driven so the structure is a little crude but pacing is well-managed enough. Solid series.
Dec 29, 20243 min read


Anime ● Review: Megazone 23 Part III
Better execution than the first two parts but plotting is somewhat clumsy.
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Anime ● Review: Megazone 23 Part I & Part II
Some consider it a modern classic. Interesting premise. Clumsy plotting. Cheesy and tries too hard with its gratuitous nudity and violence.
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Man Sees Everyone As Asian Due to Rare Disorder
Los Angeles, CA – Jimmy never needed glasses and just got a clean report on his recent visit to the optometrist. However, after lunch one...
Apr 26, 20241 min read


Anime ● Review: The Big O
Mecha-noir set in a domed city. Interesting premise but too ambitious. Somewhat unfocused and themes insufficiently explored.
Apr 9, 20243 min read


J-drama Review: Alice in Borderland
Another alternate reality story. Contrived game survival horror-thriller. Clumsy structure. Moderately intriguing nonetheless.
Jan 8, 20234 min read


Martian Time-Slip by Philip K. Dick
Martian Time-Slip was first published as a novel in 1964, although it was published in serialized form in 1963. Although life is not easy...
Oct 9, 20223 min read


K-drama ● Review: W – Two Worlds Apart
Amusing series as the main character is dragged into the webtoon world. Excessive plot conveniences but still enjoyable.
Sep 27, 20223 min read


Film Review: Dark City
Dark City is a modern classic sci-fi/fantasy film worthy of thought and study. The audience is immediately introduced to the shadowy...
Jun 14, 20214 min read


Ubik by Philip K. Dick
Joe Chip works as a scout and team leader for Glen Runciter’s organization which employs people with the ability to counter psychic powers.
Dec 12, 20201 min read


Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
The source material for the modern classic Blade Runner, this novel focuses on Deckard more so than the film.
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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