Jonny
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Jonny
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I wanna say hi to everyone! I’m Jonathan, a 23 year old indie author & blogger currently working on the sequel to my debut (Flowers for Violet), called The Heart Thief. Just as dramatic as the first book, but now with a murder mystery. All links in bio & I’m excited to interact with everyone here!
A Pivotal Arc Gets The Blockbuster Treatment – Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc (Anime Review)

"everyone’s after my chainsaw heart! what about denji’s heart?!? In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji’s world, and he faces his…
A Pivotal Arc Gets The Blockbuster Treatment – Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc (Anime Review)
"everyone’s after my chainsaw heart! what about denji’s heart?!? In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji’s world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules." - Letterbxd Synopsis Runtime: 101 mins - Studio: MAPPA
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November 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A Fun Adaptation – Chainsaw Man (Anime Review)

Denji is robbed of a normal teenage life, left with nothing but his deadbeat father's overwhelming debt. His only companion is his pet, the chainsaw devil Pochita, with whom he slays devils for money that inevitably ends up in the yakuza's pockets.…
A Fun Adaptation – Chainsaw Man (Anime Review)
Denji is robbed of a normal teenage life, left with nothing but his deadbeat father's overwhelming debt. His only companion is his pet, the chainsaw devil Pochita, with whom he slays devils for money that inevitably ends up in the yakuza's pockets. All Denji can do is dream of a good, simple life: one with delicious food and a beautiful girlfriend by his side.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A Worthy Sequel – BioShock 2 Remastered (Video Game Review)

"In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival." - Steam…
A Worthy Sequel – BioShock 2 Remastered (Video Game Review)
"In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival." - Steam Synopsis Developer: 2K Marin, 2K China, Digital Extremes, 2K Australia
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October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I Get It – BioShock Remasterd (Video Game Review)

"BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon." -…
I Get It – BioShock Remasterd (Video Game Review)
"BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon." - Steam Synopsis Developer: 2K Boston, 2K Australia, Blind Squirrel, Feral Interactive (Mac)
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October 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A Game of Two Halves – The Quarry (Video Game Review)

"When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you…
A Game of Two Halves – The Quarry (Video Game Review)
"When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive." - Steam Synopsis
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October 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A Story About Hope – Metaphor: ReFantazio (Video Game Review)

"After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party…
A Story About Hope – Metaphor: ReFantazio (Video Game Review)
"After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration." - Steam Synopsis Developer: ATLUS
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October 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A Pleasant Surprise – Detroit Become Human (Video Game Review)

"Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of…
A Pleasant Surprise – Detroit Become Human (Video Game Review)
"Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created." - Steam Synopsis Developer: Quantic Dream
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September 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I Loved This Movie – Weapons (Movie Review)

"Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy’s class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark …and they never came back. When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night…
I Loved This Movie – Weapons (Movie Review)
"Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy’s class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark …and they never came back. When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance." - …
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August 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
For years and years my favorite games ever were the exact same. And just this year alone I’ve played 3 that are fighting for that top spot.
August 21, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A Hard Hitting Horror Movie – Bring Her Back (Movie Review)

"Evil comes full circle. Following the death of their father, a brother and sister are introduced to their new sibling by their foster mother, only to learn that she has a terrifying secret." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director(s): Danny…
A Hard Hitting Horror Movie – Bring Her Back (Movie Review)
"Evil comes full circle. Following the death of their father, a brother and sister are introduced to their new sibling by their foster mother, only to learn that she has a terrifying secret." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director(s): Danny Philippou Michael Philippou - Runtime: 104 mins - Genres: Horror - Trailer - Released: 2025 From the creative minds behind one of my favorite recent horror movies, Talk to Me, comes another hard hitting horror movie that hits just the right notes.
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August 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
They Got It Right – Fantastic Four: First Steps (Movie Review)

"Welcome to the family. Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a…
They Got It Right – Fantastic Four: First Steps (Movie Review)
"Welcome to the family. Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director: Matt Shakman - Runtime: 115 mins - Genres: Science Fiction…
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July 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It’s A Hit – KPop Demon Hunters (Movie Review)

"They sing. They dance. They battle demons. When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they’re using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director(s): Chris Appelhans…
It’s A Hit – KPop Demon Hunters (Movie Review)
"They sing. They dance. They battle demons. When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they’re using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director(s): Chris Appelhans Maggie Kang - Runtime: 96 mins - Genres: Fantasy Comedy Music Animation Family Action - Trailer - Released: 2025 From some of the animators behind Spider-Verse comes this really fun and charming movie about KPop demon hunters.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
An Amazing New Take – Superman (Movie Review)

"Look up. Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director: James Gunn - Runtime: 130 mins - Genres: Science Fiction Adventure…
An Amazing New Take – Superman (Movie Review)
"Look up. Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director: James Gunn - Runtime: 130 mins - Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Action - Trailer - Released: 2025 I have a weird history with the former DCEU. I haven’t seen everything, but from what I have seen, Man of Steel, Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman, Justice League (both versions) and Black Adam.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A Solid Ending – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Movie Review)

"The friendship of a lifetime. As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as…
A Solid Ending – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Movie Review)
"The friendship of a lifetime. As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director: Dean DeBlois
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July 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Superman was so good.
July 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
A Flawed Classic – L.A. Noire (Video Game Review)

"In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department." -…
A Flawed Classic – L.A. Noire (Video Game Review)
"In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department." - Steam Synopsis
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July 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A Great Sequel – How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Movie Review)

Director: Dean DeBlois - Runtime: 102 mins - Genres: Comedy Animation Adventure Action Fantasy Family - Trailer - Released: 2014 This franchise is 2/2 in my book. I was really shocked by just how much I enjoyed the first movie and how well…
A Great Sequel – How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Movie Review)
Director: Dean DeBlois - Runtime: 102 mins - Genres: Comedy Animation Adventure Action Fantasy Family - Trailer - Released: 2014 This franchise is 2/2 in my book. I was really shocked by just how much I enjoyed the first movie and how well it holds up not only story wise but especially visually. So I was very excited to watch the sequel, and it didn’t disappoint at all.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
7 books deep this calendar year and I havent read anything thats really knocked my socks off yet sadly. Also Goodreads needs to add half stars.
June 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
First two episodes of DanDaDan have been insanely fun
June 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Cute & Charming – How To Train Your Dragon (Movie Review)

"One adventure will change two worlds. As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he…
Cute & Charming – How To Train Your Dragon (Movie Review)
"One adventure will change two worlds. As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father." - …
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June 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
A Cute Action Movie – The Gorge (Movie Review)

"The world’s most dangerous secret lies between them. Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what…
A Cute Action Movie – The Gorge (Movie Review)
"The world’s most dangerous secret lies between them. Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within." - Letterboxd Synopsis Director: Scott Derrickson - Runtime: 127 mins - Genres: Romance Science Fiction Thriller - Trailer…
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June 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
For Those Who Remain – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Video Game Review)

Developer: Sandfall Interactive - Platform(s): Windows, PS5, Xbox Series X/S - Genre(s): Action, RPG - Mode(s): Single player - Release Date: 2025 Expedition 33 is a special game. This is one of those rare games that can define…
For Those Who Remain – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Video Game Review)
Developer: Sandfall Interactive - Platform(s): Windows, PS5, Xbox Series X/S - Genre(s): Action, RPG - Mode(s): Single player - Release Date: 2025 Expedition 33 is a special game. This is one of those rare games that can define a generation or a moment in gaming history. I remember seeing this at one of the gaming showcases last summer and it instantly caught my eye.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Putting this to the sky:

does anyone else have a multitasking problem?

like you can't just do ONE thing or it feels like you're wasting time?

and even if you're doing three things you keep thinking of all the things you're NOT doing?
May 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Almost through, My Best Friends Exorcism and its probably my favorite read of the year so far
May 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Magdalena Bay concert was amazing. 10/10
May 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM