Tag: Review
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A Wizard of Earthsea: A Man and His Shadow
Ah, classic fantasy. Feels like it’s been a while since I’ve read one of these. Like visiting your grandparents after a long time. I knew absolutely nothing about the Wizard of Earthsea series going into this. Nothing beyond the fact that it was classic fantasy. Having grown up on the genre, that was all I…
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Gamera: Super Monster and the End of an Era
This is it, folks. The last Gamera movie of the Showa era. And what an era it’s been. We’ve had some good movies, some great dumb fun, and some snooze fests. Question is: which is this one? Neither. This movie is something far, far worse. It’s a cash grab. A soulless, half-assed piece of trash…
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Berserk Manga Review: Departure of Flame
Prepare your swords and armor, everyone. Today, we’re finishing the first act of Falcon of the Millennium Empire. Last time on Berserk: Guts was overwhelmed by Grunbeld, the dragon Apostle, and left on death’s door. But with some help from Schierke, Isidro, and Serpico, he’s encased in a dangerous magical fetish in the Berserker Armor.…
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Malice: Wolves and Snakes, Gods and Men
Man, I gotta stop sleeping on John Gwynn’s work. I’ve only read three of his books so far, and all three have been incredible! After many years of war between men and giants, the world begins to change. Signs point to the return of the gods, and with their coming, the fabled God War will…
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Berserk Manga Review: The Berserker Armor
It’s here! It’s finally here! I finally get to talk about the armor!! Last time on Berserk: Slan made a surprise appearance within the Qliphoth to attack Guts. With some help from Skull Knight, the God Hand member was driven off. Meanwhile, Isidro proved himself as a warrior and protected Schierke from some trolls. With…
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