Movie Review: Juggernaut (1936) directed by Henry Edwards Lady Yvonne Clifford (Mona Goya) had thought becoming the second wife of considerably older Sir Charles Clifford (Morton Selten) was a good bargain. She got to share in a title, great wealth, and a home in the French Riviera. But a few years into the marriage, Sir Charles… Continue reading Movie Review: Juggernaut (1936)
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Anime Review: Hanabi-chan ~The Girl Who Popped Out of the Game World~
Anime Review: Hanabi-chan ~The Girl Who Popped Out of the Game World~ Musashi Shinonome has recently come of age, and has decided to reopen his inheritance from his grandfather, the pachinko parlor Shitamachi God Heaven. It’s been closed for a few years, so the new manager is surprised to find a pretty young woman living… Continue reading Anime Review: Hanabi-chan ~The Girl Who Popped Out of the Game World~
Manga Review: Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji #1
Manga Review: Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji #1 by Nobuyuki Fukumoto February 1996, Tokyo: Kaiji Ito is a loser. He’s long-term unemployed, isn’t taking any classes, and doesn’t have the grit to put in effort to improve his life. Kaiji’s also a gambling addict, which is unfortunate for someone who doesn’t have the money to spare. His… Continue reading Manga Review: Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji #1