• I Love the Dark Knight Returns (Parts 1 & 2)

    I Love the Dark Knight Returns (Parts 1 & 2)

    Thanks to He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named, there’s quite a bit of discourse surrounding this particular Batman story. His defenders often site it as a source to justify their Batman killing people, and his detractors post panels from the Frank Miller comic to prove them wrong. To which the defenders loudly sing the chorus of “I Can’t Hear You,”…

  • Berserk Manga Review: Reunion on the Hill of Swords

    Berserk Manga Review: Reunion on the Hill of Swords

    Brace yourselves, boys and girls. It’s time to dive into the longest, greatest arc in all of Berserk! For the majority of Berserk thus far, the series has focused almost exclusively on Guts. Of course, right? He’s the main character. With Conviction, however, we begin to see the scope of the story expand. Bit by…

  • A Spoiler Free Review of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

    A Spoiler Free Review of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

    Where to begin… Final Fantasy VII: Remake was a solid first step for the new FFVII canon. For the most part. There were still some rough edges in the story and gameplay department, but overall it succeeded at most of what it tried to do. When all was said and done, people were left satisfied…

  • Let’s Talk About Shounen Catchphrases

    Catchphrases are an interesting aspect in fiction. They’re also potentially the most annoying trope in fiction. Having a character say the same thing over and over again is one of the quickest ways to get on your audience’s nerves. Shounen anime employ these all the time. Typically it’ll be some declaration of that character’s dream…

  • Poirot Adventures: The Third-Floor Flat

    Poirot Adventures: The Third-Floor Flat

    Oh boy, time for more murder! Put your thinking caps on, everyone, we’ve got a crime to solve! After a night on the town, a group of four young friends find themselves locked out of their flat. The two men of the group climb up a disposal chute to get inside, unknowingly stopping in the…