Tag: Review
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The Cat Returns is Delightful
An old buddy of mine always said this was his favorite Ghibli movie. And you know what? I can see why. ‘The Cat Returns’ is Ghibli at its simplest and most enjoyable. It feels a lot like a shojo manga. A really good, magical shojo manga that anyone can watch and have a fun time…
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Berserk Manga Review: Conviction (Part 5)
Onwards we go. Towards the Tower. Towards the edge of insanity. Today, we’re covering: Luca follows Nina to her cult’s secret orgy, inadvertently bringing Casca and her curse into contact with the cultists. Guts’ journey towards the Tower is met with not one, but two fateful meetings. All the while, Farnese and Serpico struggle with…
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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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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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