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ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "A House of Dynamite"
This political take on an apocalyptic situation, more "Fail-Safe" than "Dr. Strangelove", was written by Noah Oppenheim, formerly of "The Today Show", and was directed by Kathryn Bigelow ("Near Dark", "The Hurt Locker"). #writing #film
This political take on an apocalyptic situation, more "Fail-Safe" than "Dr. Strangelove", was written by Noah Oppenheim, formerly of "The Today Show", and was directed by Kathryn Bigelow ("Near Dark", "The Hurt Locker"). #writing #film
A House of Dynamite — Hundred Word Reviews
This political take on an apocalyptic situation, more Fail-Safe than Dr. Strangelove , was written by Noah Oppenheim, formerly of The Today Show , and was directed by Kathryn Bigelow ( Near Dark ,...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "AJW vs. JWP (Thunder Queen Battle)"
While AJW and JWP frequently had their competitors clash throughout the 90s, perhaps none of their interpromotional matches were as celebrated as this multi-stage, arguably definitive contest of company aces. #writing #wrestling
While AJW and JWP frequently had their competitors clash throughout the 90s, perhaps none of their interpromotional matches were as celebrated as this multi-stage, arguably definitive contest of company aces. #writing #wrestling
AJW (Aja Kong, Hasegawa, Kyoko Inoue, and Takako Inoue) vs. JWP (Cutie Suzuki, Dynamite Kansai, Fukuoka, and Mayumi Ozaki) (Thunder Queen Battle), from JWP Thunder Queen Battle in Yokohama — Hundred W...
While AJW and JWP frequently had their competitors clash throughout the 90s, perhaps none of their interpromotional matches were as celebrated as this multi-stage, arguably definitive contest of compa...
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November 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "AJW vs. JWP (Thunder Queen Battle)"
While AJW and JWP frequently had their competitors clash throughout the 90s, perhaps none of their interpromotional matches were as celebrated as this multi-stage, arguably definitive contest of company aces. #writing #wrestling
While AJW and JWP frequently had their competitors clash throughout the 90s, perhaps none of their interpromotional matches were as celebrated as this multi-stage, arguably definitive contest of company aces. #writing #wrestling
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Best literary analysis ever
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Best literary analysis ever
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Stumble" ("Pilot" / "Media Day")
The first two episodes of NBC’s new mocumentary sitcom, in which a successful cheerleading coach starts over at a new school with a gaggle of scrubs, were directed by Jeffrey Blitz (Review with Forrest MacNeil). #writing #tv
The first two episodes of NBC’s new mocumentary sitcom, in which a successful cheerleading coach starts over at a new school with a gaggle of scrubs, were directed by Jeffrey Blitz (Review with Forrest MacNeil). #writing #tv
Stumble (Pilot / Media Day) — Hundred Word Reviews
The first two episodes of NBC’s new mocumentary sitcom, in which a successful cheerleading coach starts over at a new school with a gaggle of scrubs, were directed by Jeffrey Blitz ( Review with Forre...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Howl's Moving Castle" (2004 film)
Hayao Miyazaki’s ninth feature film, a loose adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones’s 1986 novel of the same name, was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 78th Academy Awards. #writing #film
Hayao Miyazaki’s ninth feature film, a loose adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones’s 1986 novel of the same name, was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 78th Academy Awards. #writing #film
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004 film) — Hundred Word Reviews
Hayao Miyazaki’s ninth feature film, a loose adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones’s 1986 novel of the same name, was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 78th Academy Awards.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Do you ever think about death?
Jeffrey Epstein won’t see your post making fun of his comma usage but your friend who can’t figure out how to use a comma will
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Do you ever think about death?
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "7 Prisoners"
This Brazilian drama, directed and co-written by Alexandre Moratto (Sócrates), follows a group of youths who try to make a better life for their families but get roped into some horrific circumstances. #writing #film
This Brazilian drama, directed and co-written by Alexandre Moratto (Sócrates), follows a group of youths who try to make a better life for their families but get roped into some horrific circumstances. #writing #film
7 Prisoners — Hundred Word Reviews
This Brazilian drama, directed and co-written by Alexandre Moratto ( Sócrates ), follows a group of youths who try to make a better life for their families but get roped into some horrific circumstanc...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Worms Battlegrounds — Hundred Word Reviews
oh dear
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November 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Long Story Short" (Season One)
Debuting with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic rating of 89, the debut season of Long Story Short, an animated dramedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Tuca & Bertie, Undone) is among the most acclaimed shows of 2025. #writing
Debuting with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic rating of 89, the debut season of Long Story Short, an animated dramedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Tuca & Bertie, Undone) is among the most acclaimed shows of 2025. #writing
Long Story Short (Season One) — Hundred Word Reviews
Debuting with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic rating of 89, the debut season of Long Story Short , an animated dramedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg ( Tuca & Bertie , Undone )...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Long Story Short" (Season One)
Debuting with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic rating of 89, the debut season of Long Story Short, an animated dramedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Tuca & Bertie, Undone) is among the most acclaimed shows of 2025. #writing
Debuting with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic rating of 89, the debut season of Long Story Short, an animated dramedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Tuca & Bertie, Undone) is among the most acclaimed shows of 2025. #writing
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Absolum" (Switch version)
Developed by Guard Crush Games, one of the codevelopers of Streets of Rage 4, this roguelike brawler follows the Fellowship of the Narnia as they try to whoop Batman’s ass or something (I quickly tuned out on the story). #writing #gaming
Developed by Guard Crush Games, one of the codevelopers of Streets of Rage 4, this roguelike brawler follows the Fellowship of the Narnia as they try to whoop Batman’s ass or something (I quickly tuned out on the story). #writing #gaming
Absolum (Switch version) — Hundred Word Reviews
Developed by Guard Crush Games, one of the codevelopers of Streets of Rage 4 , this roguelike brawler follows the Fellowship of the Narnia as they try to whoop Batman’s ass or something (I quickly tu...
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November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Flow Free: Sudoku"
"Flow Free" was alright. Then they made more.
"Flow Free" was alright. Then they made more.
Flow Free: Sudoku — Hundred Word Reviews
Flow Free was alright. Then they made more.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Flow Free: Sudoku"
"Flow Free" was alright. Then they made more.
"Flow Free" was alright. Then they made more.
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate” (Switch version)
This roguelike brawler was exclusive to Apple Arcade for over a year and only started getting buzz when it showed up on platforms folks actually care about. #writing #gaming
This roguelike brawler was exclusive to Apple Arcade for over a year and only started getting buzz when it showed up on platforms folks actually care about. #writing #gaming
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (Switch version) — Hundred Word Reviews
This roguelike brawler was exclusive to Apple Arcade for over a year and only started getting buzz when it showed up on platforms folks actually care about.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Oh my god it was right after the chorus dropped too
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Oh my god it was right after the chorus dropped too
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Vampire Survivors" (update 1.14, all achievements unlocked for review)
they added balatro
why #writing #gaming
they added balatro
why #writing #gaming
Vampire Survivors (update 1.14, all achievements unlocked for review) — Hundred Word Reviews
they added balatro why
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Pride and Prejudice" (2005 film)
The feature directorial debut of Joe Wright adapts the classic Jane Austen novel of the same title, with Lizzy played by Keira Knightley (“The Imitation Game”) and Mr. Darcy played by Matthew Macfadyen (“Succession”). #writing #film
The feature directorial debut of Joe Wright adapts the classic Jane Austen novel of the same title, with Lizzy played by Keira Knightley (“The Imitation Game”) and Mr. Darcy played by Matthew Macfadyen (“Succession”). #writing #film
Pride and Prejudice (2005 film) — Hundred Word Reviews
The feature directorial debut of Joe Wright (“Atonement”, “Anna Karenina”) adapts the classic Jane Austen novel of the same title, with Lizzy played by Keira Knightley (“The Imitation Game”) and Mr. D...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Twilight" (2008 film)
This adaptation of the wildly-successful YA novel was directed by Catherine Hardwicke (“Thirteen”, “Lords of Dogtown”) from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg (creator and co-showrunner of the streaming series “Jessica Jones”). #writing #film
This adaptation of the wildly-successful YA novel was directed by Catherine Hardwicke (“Thirteen”, “Lords of Dogtown”) from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg (creator and co-showrunner of the streaming series “Jessica Jones”). #writing #film
Twilight (2008 film) — Hundred Word Reviews
This adaptation of the wildly-successful YA novel was directed by Catherine Hardwicke (“Thirteen”, “Lords of Dogtown”) from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg (creator and co-showrunner of the ...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars" (played on SNES Classic for review)
After failed attempts at making an RPG that would succeed outside of Japan (including "Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest"), Square Enix, née SquareSoft, struck gold with this lighthearted adventure.
After failed attempts at making an RPG that would succeed outside of Japan (including "Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest"), Square Enix, née SquareSoft, struck gold with this lighthearted adventure.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (played on SNES Classic for review) — Hundred Word Reviews
After failed attempts at making an RPG that would succeed outside of Japan (including Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest ), Square Enix, née SquareSoft, struck gold with this lighthearted adventure.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars" (played on SNES Classic for review)
After failed attempts at making an RPG that would succeed outside of Japan (including "Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest"), Square Enix, née SquareSoft, struck gold with this lighthearted adventure.
After failed attempts at making an RPG that would succeed outside of Japan (including "Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest"), Square Enix, née SquareSoft, struck gold with this lighthearted adventure.
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Possession" (1981 film) (revisited)
Andrzej Żuławski’s lone English-language film follows the decaying relationship between a foreign spy, played by Sam Neill ("Jurassic Park"), and his wife, played by Isabella Adjani ("The Story of Adele H."). #writing #film
Andrzej Żuławski’s lone English-language film follows the decaying relationship between a foreign spy, played by Sam Neill ("Jurassic Park"), and his wife, played by Isabella Adjani ("The Story of Adele H."). #writing #film
Possession (1981 film) (revisited) — Hundred Word Reviews
Andrzej Żuławski’s lone English-language film follows the decaying relationship between a foreign spy, played by Sam Neill ( Jurassic Park ), and his wife, played by Isabella Adjani ( The Story of Ade...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:35 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Big Daddy V / Mabel / Viscera vs. Great Khali vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry (Monster Mash Battle Royale), from the October 30, 2007 edition of WWE ECW on Sci-Fi"
Four WWE goliaths try to pledge allegiance to the graveyard smash in this SPOOKY match.
#writing #wrestling
Four WWE goliaths try to pledge allegiance to the graveyard smash in this SPOOKY match.
#writing #wrestling
Big Daddy V / Mabel / Viscera vs. Great Khali vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry (Monster Mash Battle Royale), from the October 30, 2007 edition of WWE ECW on Sci-Fi — Hundred Word Reviews
Four WWE goliaths try to pledge allegiance to the graveyard smash in this spooky match.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Big Daddy V / Mabel / Viscera vs. Great Khali vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry (Monster Mash Battle Royale), from the October 30, 2007 edition of WWE ECW on Sci-Fi"
Four WWE goliaths try to pledge allegiance to the graveyard smash in this SPOOKY match.
#writing #wrestling
Four WWE goliaths try to pledge allegiance to the graveyard smash in this SPOOKY match.
#writing #wrestling
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Opossum Country"
This indie horror game, about a short trek into a trailer park, is notable for being made in GB Studio, a retro game creator that lets users make Gameboy titles. #writing #gaming
This indie horror game, about a short trek into a trailer park, is notable for being made in GB Studio, a retro game creator that lets users make Gameboy titles. #writing #gaming
Opossum Country — Hundred Word Reviews
This indie horror game, about a short trek into a trailer park, is notable for being made in GB Studio, a retro game creator that lets users make Gameboy titles.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "13 Sins"
Directed and co-written by Daniel Stamm, this action-horror remake of the Thai horror-comedy 13 Beloved sees someone down on their luck, played by Mark Webber (Scott Pilgrim Saves the World), get wrapped up in a demeaning and criminal game for cash. #writing #film
Directed and co-written by Daniel Stamm, this action-horror remake of the Thai horror-comedy 13 Beloved sees someone down on their luck, played by Mark Webber (Scott Pilgrim Saves the World), get wrapped up in a demeaning and criminal game for cash. #writing #film
13 Sins — Hundred Word Reviews
Directed and co-written by Daniel Stamm, this action-horror remake of the Thai horror-comedy 13 Beloved sees someone down on their luck, played by Mark Webber ( Scott Pilgrim Saves the World ), get ...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "The Perfect Neighbor"
This documentary, which director Geeta Gandbhir described to Variety as “…a horror film in many ways”, is primarily made up of bodycam footage as well as doorbell cameras and phone calls. #writing #film
This documentary, which director Geeta Gandbhir described to Variety as “…a horror film in many ways”, is primarily made up of bodycam footage as well as doorbell cameras and phone calls. #writing #film
The Perfect Neighbor — Hundred Word Reviews
This documentary, which director Geeta Gandbhir described to Variety as “…a horror film in many ways”, is primarily made up of bodycam footage as well as doorbell cameras and phone calls.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" ("The Tale of the Dream Girl")
Directed by David Winning ("Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie") from a script penned by David Preston and series co-creator D.J. MacHale, this third-season episode has the highest rating on IMDB of the series.
Directed by David Winning ("Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie") from a script penned by David Preston and series co-creator D.J. MacHale, this third-season episode has the highest rating on IMDB of the series.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (The Tale of the Dream Girl) — Hundred Word Reviews
Directed by David Winning ( Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie —yes, really) from a script penned by David Preston and series co-creator D.J. MacHale, this third-season episode has the highest rating on IMD...
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October 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" ("The Tale of the Dream Girl")
Directed by David Winning ("Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie") from a script penned by David Preston and series co-creator D.J. MacHale, this third-season episode has the highest rating on IMDB of the series.
Directed by David Winning ("Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie") from a script penned by David Preston and series co-creator D.J. MacHale, this third-season episode has the highest rating on IMDB of the series.
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Santa Sangre"
This surrealist psychological horror film, directed by Alejandro Jodorosky (The Holy Mountain), is about…stuff…look, a hysterical elephant funeral that ends at the city dump is one of the tamer bits here. #writing #film
This surrealist psychological horror film, directed by Alejandro Jodorosky (The Holy Mountain), is about…stuff…look, a hysterical elephant funeral that ends at the city dump is one of the tamer bits here. #writing #film
Santa Sangre — Hundred Word Reviews
Co-written by Alejandro Jodorowsky ( The Holy Mountain ), Claudio Argento, and Roberto Leoni, directed by Jodorowsky, this surrealist psychological horror film is about…stuff…look, a hysterical elepha...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
ONE HUNDRED WORD REVIEW: "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" ("The Tale of Laughing in the Dark")
Aron Tager, who had what would become a recurring role on this show as Dr. Vink, pulls double-duty as a carney and the voice of the clown in this fondly-regarded episode. #writing #tv
Aron Tager, who had what would become a recurring role on this show as Dr. Vink, pulls double-duty as a carney and the voice of the clown in this fondly-regarded episode. #writing #tv
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (The Tale of Laughing in the Dark) — Hundred Word Reviews
Aron Tager, who had what would become a recurring role on this show as Dr. Vink, pulls double-duty as a carney and the voice of the clown that definitely still isn’t haunting your nightmares in this f...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM