Category: Review
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Poirot Adventures: The Cornish Mystery
This, to me, is the most sad kind of Poirot short story. The kind that takes an amazing concept and gives us an incredibly underwhelming delivery. Sad day. A middle-aged woman appears on Poirot’s doorstep with one concern: that her husband is trying to poison her. Curious and concerned, Papa Poirot takes the case. Not…
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Berserk Manga Review: Conviction (Part 4)
Alright, let’s pick up the pace again. Today, we’re covering: With his gear tuned up thanks to Rickert and Godo, Guts departs to find Casca. His destination: the Tower of Conviction, home to a veritable swarm of refugees and the new abode of the Holy Iron Chain Knights. With the church, the Kushans, and the…
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Crime and Punishment: In Twisted Minds
I’d heard of ‘Crime and Punishment’ years before I’d ever read it. Mostly as the occasional mention in a conversation or a reference. It was one of those books that I knew was an important piece of literature, one that I’d always get around to… eventually. Then I found out it was one of the…
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I Finally Watched Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Dungeons and Dragons has more history with cinema than you might think. Most of it bad. There was the original theatrical film, as well as two direct to DVD sequels. The world’s favorite TTRPG is no stranger to movies. It is, however, a stranger to good movies. At least it was. Then we got this…
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Berserk Manga Review: Cracks in the Blade (Conviction Part 3)
Ooh, here we go friends! It’s time for one of Berserk’s most iconic sections! Today, we’re covering: Heeding the Demon Infant’s warning, Guts rushes back to Godo’s home to check on Casca. Upon returning, he doesn’t find what’s left of his only love. Rather, he is faced with the consequences of his actions. Only one…
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