Comic rated: 5 / 5 The test of a politician's greatness is the success of his plans and enterprises -- in other words, his ability to reach his goal. Conversely, the theoretician's final goal can never be reached; human thought may grasp truths and envision ends that it sees with crystal clarity, even though such … Continue reading Watchmen film and comic review and comparison
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Son of the Morning Star (1991) review
Rated: 4 / 5 Introduction (rant on things we once had in the past, but never will again) You know, I used to think the 90s had jack shit for television when it came to "made for TV movies and miniseries." But then I started thinking how much that changed ever since, I don't know, … Continue reading Son of the Morning Star (1991) review
The Hobbit (1977)
http://www.vhsisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hobbit.jpg Rated: 4 / 5 "There's a magic in that music.""And it moves through me.""You feel the love of beautiful things.""To go and see the great mountains and hear the pine trees and waterfalls...""To wear a sword instead of a walking stick...""Just once..." https://tainthemeat.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/the-hobbit-1977-5.jpg https://www.yst.am/assets/images/movies/the_hobbit_1977/large-screenshot3.jpg The majority of the songs in this movie are pretty … Continue reading The Hobbit (1977)
Lensman: Secret of the Lens (1984) review
https://visocki.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/lensman_h.jpg Rated: 3 / 5 So Lensman has a very fascinating history to it that, in all honesty, is more interesting than the film itself. The film is based on a book series written from the 1930s and 1950s, which in turn inspired the Star Wars films, which in turn inspired this anime film that … Continue reading Lensman: Secret of the Lens (1984) review
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: September 1991
After being fired from World Championship Wrestling following a contract dispute, Ric Flair makes his World Wrestling Federation debut on Prime Time Wrestling with the "Big Gold Belt". The 20th Anniversary week of The Price Is Right is celebrated. US and USSR (hah!) officially recognizes independence of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. Nelson Mandela chosen as president of African National Congress. Mike Tyson indicted for rape of Desiree … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: September 1991
Halo 1, 2, 3, and Reach (2001-2007, 2010) review
Introduction (skip this) For a long while, I've been wondering if I outgrew first person shooters. In all fairness, there's been a large gap between the games I played from my childhood, the last recent modern shooter, and today's shooters. Regarding most recent memory, the last ones I recall playing were Bioshock, Bioshock 3, Wolfenstein: … Continue reading Halo 1, 2, 3, and Reach (2001-2007, 2010) review
Mulan (2020) review, and comparison to the 1998 animated version
https://www.newdvdreleasedates.com/images/posters/large/mulan-2020-22.jpg Rated: HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! https://www.yucatanalamano.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Mulan.gif https://media.giphy.com/media/aJmzCOOZYRwY0/giphy.gif Plot twist, "you" is Disney, and the "cow" is Mulan. I was so tempted to write this review the moment after I watched it. But I didn't, for a couple reasons. 1.) I wanted to rewatch the original 1998 animated version (which I did). 2.) Prioritized a board game I'm … Continue reading Mulan (2020) review, and comparison to the 1998 animated version
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: August 1991
https://marketbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/World-Wide-Web-Tim-Berners-Lee.jpg Funk singer Rick James, arrested on sexual torture charges. Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW debuts as a publicly available service on the Internet. Actor Gary Oldman is arrested for drunk driving. Shi'ite Muslims release British hostage John McCarthy, and Edward Tracy. US Vice-President Dan Quayle makes a speech attacking lawyers. … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: August 1991
Thoughts on Mein Kampf Chapter 2 (part 2)
Yeesh, over 3 months since I last visited this subject. Hate leaving loose ends (and occasionally dealing with symptoms). Better late than never. Last time when talking about how the bourgeois wants to avoid the lower classes at all costs, primarily out of finding the idea repellent that they could ever fall back down to … Continue reading Thoughts on Mein Kampf Chapter 2 (part 2)
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
http://resizing.flixster.com/JF7AgkzZNGkbqE1sV9p6ASAKw28=/799x1142/dkpu1ddg7pbsk.cloudfront.net/movie/11/17/78/11177872_ori.jpg Rated: 3.5 / 5 "Are you a homosexual?""No!" That is probably the biggest lie Mr. Ripley says during the entire movie. Every time he puts on an act or does an impersonation, it is always with the women. Whenever he is with the young men of this movie, for the most part, he is … Continue reading The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
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