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Anime ● Review: Charlotte
Not the worst ever but unfocused and clumsy plotting and pacing with too many conveniences.
Jun 173 min read


Anime Review: Jujutsu Kaisen
High school student gets dragged into a war between sorcerers. Plot-driven and fast-paced action-packed dark fantasy. Solid production.
May 266 min read


The Mystery of Freemasonry Unveiled by Jose Maria Caro y Rodriguez
The Mystery of Freemasonry Unveiled by Jose Maria Caro y Rodriguez (b. 23 June 1866 – d. 4 December 1958) was first published in 1925. He...
Apr 208 min read


Drama Review: Skeleton Crew
Typical coming-of-age children’s story. Two annoying leads but the premise and plot are simple and work well enough. It’s short so it’s over quickly either way.
Apr 164 min read


“Soviets in the Classroom” by Charlotte Thomson Iserbyt
Given President Trump’s recent executive order regarding the Department of Education, this is a good time to revisit some history.
Mar 253 min read


K-drama ● Review: Melo Movie
Solid production but the plot is uneventful. Autopilot pacing. Relies on performance to carry the series.
Mar 53 min read


J-drama ● Review: Why Didn’t I Tell You a Million Times?
Ghost in the form of J-drama. A bit slow initially. Not bad writing but the execution is B-grade-ish.
Feb 173 min read


Anime ● Review: In Search of the Lost Future
High school slice-of-life romance drama with time travel. Not a particularly original premise but still decent production and execution.
Feb 103 min read


Anime ● Review: Our Love Has Always Been 10 Centimeters Apart.
Short 6-episode teen romance drama. Relatively simple and predictable but nonetheless satisfying enough for what it is.
Jan 293 min read


Anime Review: Bocchi the Rock!
Comedy of a shy guitarist who joins a band and struggles with anxiety. Absurd delivery. Lacks musician jokes but entertaining and relatable.
Jan 255 min read


Anime ● Review: Puraore! Pride of Orange
Lack of hockey action or any appreciation for it. Doesn’t work as a slice-of-life anime either. Lost opportunity.
Oct 20, 20244 min read


Boy Fails Test despite Being a “Middle-class kid”
San Francisco, CA – After having been awarded for “attempting” every test question in fourth grade, Jake of Wakeham Elementary School has...
Sep 29, 20241 min read


The Open Conspiracy by H.G. Wells
The Open Conspiracy: Blue Prints for a World Revolution by H.G. Wells was first published in 1928. It was rewritten and expanded in...
Aug 27, 202410 min read


Anime ● Review: ReLIFE
Solidly enjoyable slice-of-life drama-comedy about a 27-year-old given a chance to relive the final year of high school.
Aug 25, 20244 min read


Asian Boy to Parents: Having a Cold is as Bad as an Assassination Attempt
Pennsylvania, PA – Jason Chan, a fifth grader at Slope View Elementary School, is typically forced to go to school even when he has a...
Jul 19, 20241 min read


Anime Film Review: Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll
Nothing special, the premise is maybe a little forced, but still a decent side story.
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Boy Awarded for “Attempting” Every Question on Test
San Francisco, CA – It is the policy of Wakeham Elementary School for each class to hand out a weekly award for academic achievements. As...
Jun 30, 20241 min read


The Ominous Owl #2
Welcome to the second entry by the Ominous Owl. Congratulations to Edmonton for almost making the comeback, the US for facilitating the...
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Anime Review: Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Absurdist slice-of-life comedy of Tanaka aiming to do as little as possible. Good production. Relatable. Borderlines on brilliant.
Jun 23, 20242 min read


Anime ● Review: Azumanga Daioh
Classic high school slice-of-life comedy. Can use a little more variation even if it is meant to be slice-of-life genre.
Jun 18, 20244 min read


Asian Children Ecstatic as Rising Costs Stop Lessons
Melbourne, Australia – Asian children across the country are celebrating their newfound freedom as rising costs of living have forced...
May 12, 20241 min read
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