Well of Ascension finished. Some great characters but needed better political intrigue and pacing. Zane sucked. Loved Tindwyl. Last 20% is fantastic but come too late. I think it's great as set up but disappointed for sure. Hope Hero of Ages picks up, which I hear it does.
April 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Well of Ascension finished. Some great characters but needed better political intrigue and pacing. Zane sucked. Loved Tindwyl. Last 20% is fantastic but come too late. I think it's great as set up but disappointed for sure. Hope Hero of Ages picks up, which I hear it does.
Tom Cruise makes anime movies disguised as American Hollywood blockbusters
EOT is based off a Japanese book, too
EOT is based off a Japanese book, too
February 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Tom Cruise makes anime movies disguised as American Hollywood blockbusters
EOT is based off a Japanese book, too
EOT is based off a Japanese book, too
Bayonetta
Absolute blast… that will kick your teeth in unless you’re careful. Most should stick with easy, I had trouble with it. Story’s pretty nonsense but it’s stylish and unapologetically sexy. Something of an artifact, but you can’t get much more high octane than this.
Absolute blast… that will kick your teeth in unless you’re careful. Most should stick with easy, I had trouble with it. Story’s pretty nonsense but it’s stylish and unapologetically sexy. Something of an artifact, but you can’t get much more high octane than this.
February 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Bayonetta
Absolute blast… that will kick your teeth in unless you’re careful. Most should stick with easy, I had trouble with it. Story’s pretty nonsense but it’s stylish and unapologetically sexy. Something of an artifact, but you can’t get much more high octane than this.
Absolute blast… that will kick your teeth in unless you’re careful. Most should stick with easy, I had trouble with it. Story’s pretty nonsense but it’s stylish and unapologetically sexy. Something of an artifact, but you can’t get much more high octane than this.
Ghost Protocol
Not the movie that made Cruise’s action career, but it’s what solidified MI as his signature series. Script is pretty straightforward but the action sequences and setpieces are mindblowing even 14 years later. Incredible filmmaking and a perfect reinvention of the series.
Not the movie that made Cruise’s action career, but it’s what solidified MI as his signature series. Script is pretty straightforward but the action sequences and setpieces are mindblowing even 14 years later. Incredible filmmaking and a perfect reinvention of the series.
February 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Ghost Protocol
Not the movie that made Cruise’s action career, but it’s what solidified MI as his signature series. Script is pretty straightforward but the action sequences and setpieces are mindblowing even 14 years later. Incredible filmmaking and a perfect reinvention of the series.
Not the movie that made Cruise’s action career, but it’s what solidified MI as his signature series. Script is pretty straightforward but the action sequences and setpieces are mindblowing even 14 years later. Incredible filmmaking and a perfect reinvention of the series.
Batman: Arkham Shadow
What a reinvigorating experience for this series! VR mechanics are cool. A little rough, but really cool. The way it reinterprets traditional Batman lore with strong writing and a focus on Batman's detective skills make for arguably the best story in the series. Amazing game.
What a reinvigorating experience for this series! VR mechanics are cool. A little rough, but really cool. The way it reinterprets traditional Batman lore with strong writing and a focus on Batman's detective skills make for arguably the best story in the series. Amazing game.
February 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Batman: Arkham Shadow
What a reinvigorating experience for this series! VR mechanics are cool. A little rough, but really cool. The way it reinterprets traditional Batman lore with strong writing and a focus on Batman's detective skills make for arguably the best story in the series. Amazing game.
What a reinvigorating experience for this series! VR mechanics are cool. A little rough, but really cool. The way it reinterprets traditional Batman lore with strong writing and a focus on Batman's detective skills make for arguably the best story in the series. Amazing game.
Alex Rider S2
Loved the greater emphasis on action and on location shooting, with a fun reinterpretation of Eagle Strike aside from ONE scene they changed that could've been better. Kyra's chemistry with Alex is great and I love all the character arcs. Truly embodies the spirit of the books.
Loved the greater emphasis on action and on location shooting, with a fun reinterpretation of Eagle Strike aside from ONE scene they changed that could've been better. Kyra's chemistry with Alex is great and I love all the character arcs. Truly embodies the spirit of the books.
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Alex Rider S2
Loved the greater emphasis on action and on location shooting, with a fun reinterpretation of Eagle Strike aside from ONE scene they changed that could've been better. Kyra's chemistry with Alex is great and I love all the character arcs. Truly embodies the spirit of the books.
Loved the greater emphasis on action and on location shooting, with a fun reinterpretation of Eagle Strike aside from ONE scene they changed that could've been better. Kyra's chemistry with Alex is great and I love all the character arcs. Truly embodies the spirit of the books.
Undead Unluck
Live a memorable life meeting lots of people so you can never die. Wicked sick.
Great art, fun story, lovable characters. A little rushed towards the end but ends more than respectably. Excellent power system and no arc drags after the first 2 volumes. Big must read!
Live a memorable life meeting lots of people so you can never die. Wicked sick.
Great art, fun story, lovable characters. A little rushed towards the end but ends more than respectably. Excellent power system and no arc drags after the first 2 volumes. Big must read!
January 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Undead Unluck
Live a memorable life meeting lots of people so you can never die. Wicked sick.
Great art, fun story, lovable characters. A little rushed towards the end but ends more than respectably. Excellent power system and no arc drags after the first 2 volumes. Big must read!
Live a memorable life meeting lots of people so you can never die. Wicked sick.
Great art, fun story, lovable characters. A little rushed towards the end but ends more than respectably. Excellent power system and no arc drags after the first 2 volumes. Big must read!
Alex Rider S1
I read Point Blanc a couple times as a kid and appreciated the tweaks to make this Alex's real first mission. Loved the changes and the semi-realistic approach. Kyra added a lot! Great cinematography, believable teenage writing. Great adaptation and Otto as Alex is perfect casting.
I read Point Blanc a couple times as a kid and appreciated the tweaks to make this Alex's real first mission. Loved the changes and the semi-realistic approach. Kyra added a lot! Great cinematography, believable teenage writing. Great adaptation and Otto as Alex is perfect casting.
January 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Alex Rider S1
I read Point Blanc a couple times as a kid and appreciated the tweaks to make this Alex's real first mission. Loved the changes and the semi-realistic approach. Kyra added a lot! Great cinematography, believable teenage writing. Great adaptation and Otto as Alex is perfect casting.
I read Point Blanc a couple times as a kid and appreciated the tweaks to make this Alex's real first mission. Loved the changes and the semi-realistic approach. Kyra added a lot! Great cinematography, believable teenage writing. Great adaptation and Otto as Alex is perfect casting.
Smallville S3
Darker storylines, expanded action sequences, and even more impressive stuntwork. Episodes can be all over the place but seeing Lionel be such an oppressive antagonist and a vision of Lex's future as Clark's nemesis is fantastic. A shame Pete got shafted. Overall better than S1+2.
Darker storylines, expanded action sequences, and even more impressive stuntwork. Episodes can be all over the place but seeing Lionel be such an oppressive antagonist and a vision of Lex's future as Clark's nemesis is fantastic. A shame Pete got shafted. Overall better than S1+2.
January 23, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Smallville S3
Darker storylines, expanded action sequences, and even more impressive stuntwork. Episodes can be all over the place but seeing Lionel be such an oppressive antagonist and a vision of Lex's future as Clark's nemesis is fantastic. A shame Pete got shafted. Overall better than S1+2.
Darker storylines, expanded action sequences, and even more impressive stuntwork. Episodes can be all over the place but seeing Lionel be such an oppressive antagonist and a vision of Lex's future as Clark's nemesis is fantastic. A shame Pete got shafted. Overall better than S1+2.
Detective Comics by Mariko Tamaki
Nice couple 2.5 arcs. First one is decent, Arkham Tower was great, Riddler mini-arc had some interesting ideas. Not a showstopper but pretty enjoyable Batman fare. Above average, at least.
Nice couple 2.5 arcs. First one is decent, Arkham Tower was great, Riddler mini-arc had some interesting ideas. Not a showstopper but pretty enjoyable Batman fare. Above average, at least.
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Detective Comics by Mariko Tamaki
Nice couple 2.5 arcs. First one is decent, Arkham Tower was great, Riddler mini-arc had some interesting ideas. Not a showstopper but pretty enjoyable Batman fare. Above average, at least.
Nice couple 2.5 arcs. First one is decent, Arkham Tower was great, Riddler mini-arc had some interesting ideas. Not a showstopper but pretty enjoyable Batman fare. Above average, at least.
7% through One Piece's anime
Yes, I'm still doing this
Yes, I'm still doing this
January 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
7% through One Piece's anime
Yes, I'm still doing this
Yes, I'm still doing this
Creature Commandos S1
For a short prologue to the DCU, it fits a lot of interesting ideas in. Character backstories were awesome, main plot was so-so. Not afraid to show things getting ugly and I really loved the characters. Could've been a bit longer but see the room for S2.
For a short prologue to the DCU, it fits a lot of interesting ideas in. Character backstories were awesome, main plot was so-so. Not afraid to show things getting ugly and I really loved the characters. Could've been a bit longer but see the room for S2.
January 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Creature Commandos S1
For a short prologue to the DCU, it fits a lot of interesting ideas in. Character backstories were awesome, main plot was so-so. Not afraid to show things getting ugly and I really loved the characters. Could've been a bit longer but see the room for S2.
For a short prologue to the DCU, it fits a lot of interesting ideas in. Character backstories were awesome, main plot was so-so. Not afraid to show things getting ugly and I really loved the characters. Could've been a bit longer but see the room for S2.
Smallville S2
Myth building and a coherent storyline. LOVE Glover being brought on as a regular to provide some Luthor intimidation and a glimpse at what Lex will become. Not the absolute best of Smallville but a great evolution of S1's formula. The effects work is better than ever too. Good stuff.
Myth building and a coherent storyline. LOVE Glover being brought on as a regular to provide some Luthor intimidation and a glimpse at what Lex will become. Not the absolute best of Smallville but a great evolution of S1's formula. The effects work is better than ever too. Good stuff.
January 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Smallville S2
Myth building and a coherent storyline. LOVE Glover being brought on as a regular to provide some Luthor intimidation and a glimpse at what Lex will become. Not the absolute best of Smallville but a great evolution of S1's formula. The effects work is better than ever too. Good stuff.
Myth building and a coherent storyline. LOVE Glover being brought on as a regular to provide some Luthor intimidation and a glimpse at what Lex will become. Not the absolute best of Smallville but a great evolution of S1's formula. The effects work is better than ever too. Good stuff.
Black Doves S1
Tightly wound political thriller. Nice Christmas surprise with merciless conspiracies in a world of cutthroat corporate-political espionage. Love the cast and (most) of the action scenes. Final episode gets a bit silly but it’s still a great watch. Favorite character is Sam.
Tightly wound political thriller. Nice Christmas surprise with merciless conspiracies in a world of cutthroat corporate-political espionage. Love the cast and (most) of the action scenes. Final episode gets a bit silly but it’s still a great watch. Favorite character is Sam.
January 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Black Doves S1
Tightly wound political thriller. Nice Christmas surprise with merciless conspiracies in a world of cutthroat corporate-political espionage. Love the cast and (most) of the action scenes. Final episode gets a bit silly but it’s still a great watch. Favorite character is Sam.
Tightly wound political thriller. Nice Christmas surprise with merciless conspiracies in a world of cutthroat corporate-political espionage. Love the cast and (most) of the action scenes. Final episode gets a bit silly but it’s still a great watch. Favorite character is Sam.
Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition
Gorgeous 4K master. Still a beautiful film so many years later, visually AND emotionally. Tolkien's world is captured more perfectly than you can ask for, and I always loved the cheesy horror inspirations Jackson threw in. Brilliant work of art.
Gorgeous 4K master. Still a beautiful film so many years later, visually AND emotionally. Tolkien's world is captured more perfectly than you can ask for, and I always loved the cheesy horror inspirations Jackson threw in. Brilliant work of art.
January 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition
Gorgeous 4K master. Still a beautiful film so many years later, visually AND emotionally. Tolkien's world is captured more perfectly than you can ask for, and I always loved the cheesy horror inspirations Jackson threw in. Brilliant work of art.
Gorgeous 4K master. Still a beautiful film so many years later, visually AND emotionally. Tolkien's world is captured more perfectly than you can ask for, and I always loved the cheesy horror inspirations Jackson threw in. Brilliant work of art.
Wolfs
Light on story, heavy on cool guys doing stuff. Nice to see Watts continue to branch out, I just hope for a more focused script from him next time. Waiting for him to develop a more distinct style, but he lets the actors drive his films as they should. Clooney and Pitt are a fun duo.
Light on story, heavy on cool guys doing stuff. Nice to see Watts continue to branch out, I just hope for a more focused script from him next time. Waiting for him to develop a more distinct style, but he lets the actors drive his films as they should. Clooney and Pitt are a fun duo.
January 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Wolfs
Light on story, heavy on cool guys doing stuff. Nice to see Watts continue to branch out, I just hope for a more focused script from him next time. Waiting for him to develop a more distinct style, but he lets the actors drive his films as they should. Clooney and Pitt are a fun duo.
Light on story, heavy on cool guys doing stuff. Nice to see Watts continue to branch out, I just hope for a more focused script from him next time. Waiting for him to develop a more distinct style, but he lets the actors drive his films as they should. Clooney and Pitt are a fun duo.
Smallville S1
Freak of the week, 2000s pop songs, super cheesy dialogue, but AMAZING performances from the likes of Rosenbaum and Schneider. The reliable energy of a fresh Tom Welling anchors the series. More a collection of Superman short stories than a cohesive narrative, but a great foundation.
Freak of the week, 2000s pop songs, super cheesy dialogue, but AMAZING performances from the likes of Rosenbaum and Schneider. The reliable energy of a fresh Tom Welling anchors the series. More a collection of Superman short stories than a cohesive narrative, but a great foundation.
January 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Smallville S1
Freak of the week, 2000s pop songs, super cheesy dialogue, but AMAZING performances from the likes of Rosenbaum and Schneider. The reliable energy of a fresh Tom Welling anchors the series. More a collection of Superman short stories than a cohesive narrative, but a great foundation.
Freak of the week, 2000s pop songs, super cheesy dialogue, but AMAZING performances from the likes of Rosenbaum and Schneider. The reliable energy of a fresh Tom Welling anchors the series. More a collection of Superman short stories than a cohesive narrative, but a great foundation.
2024:
1/4 of the way through the first draft of my book
Finished higher ed fully
10/10 ending to my favorite manga
New additions to my list of favorite games
Getting back into western comics
Had two great vacations
Getting back into dating
Not a perfect year, but a nice one.
1/4 of the way through the first draft of my book
Finished higher ed fully
10/10 ending to my favorite manga
New additions to my list of favorite games
Getting back into western comics
Had two great vacations
Getting back into dating
Not a perfect year, but a nice one.
December 31, 2024 at 10:29 PM
2024:
1/4 of the way through the first draft of my book
Finished higher ed fully
10/10 ending to my favorite manga
New additions to my list of favorite games
Getting back into western comics
Had two great vacations
Getting back into dating
Not a perfect year, but a nice one.
1/4 of the way through the first draft of my book
Finished higher ed fully
10/10 ending to my favorite manga
New additions to my list of favorite games
Getting back into western comics
Had two great vacations
Getting back into dating
Not a perfect year, but a nice one.
Game paying me back for my crap luck on the Asuka banner, YES
December 17, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Game paying me back for my crap luck on the Asuka banner, YES
Cory's anime project looks absolutely incredible
December 13, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Cory's anime project looks absolutely incredible