Webtoon Review: Castlevania Season Four Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for the first three seasons of Castlevania. You may want to check out my earlier review first if you haven’t seen the show. On an alternate Earth where vampires are very real, Trevor Belmont is the last known living member of the monster-hunting Belmont family.… Continue reading Webtoon Review: Castlevania Season Four
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Movie Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Movie Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) directed by Peter Jackson Many years ago, Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm) left the Shire on an adventure. Along the way, he found a ring that allowed him to turn invisible. Now it’s Bilbo’s 111th birthday, and at the height of the festivities, he… Continue reading Movie Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Anime Review: Gokudo, Swordsman Extraordinaire, Volume 1
Anime Review: Gokudo, Swordsman Extraordinaire, Volume 1 There Gokudo was, just trying to have dinner as an old lady ranted at him about destiny. So he did what any sensible young man would do in that situation. Stole her purse and left without paying his tab! Back in his room at the inn, he discovered… Continue reading Anime Review: Gokudo, Swordsman Extraordinaire, Volume 1
Book Review: The Time Bender
Book Review: The Time Bender by Keith Laumer Lafayette O’Leary’s life is not exactly going well. He’s an underpaid draftsman at a small town foundry, whose diet consists largely of sardines and the cheapest grade of taffy. His entertainment is books from the library, viewed with suspicion by his nosy landlady and sponging neighbor. Tonight,… Continue reading Book Review: The Time Bender
Manga Review: The Brave-Tuber #1
Manga Review: The Brave-Tuber #1 story by Takahito Oosake, art by Ikuro It has been over five thousand years since the Demon King Neidvin was destroyed, bringing an end to The War of Heaven’s Edge and ushering in an era of relative peace in Wizdaregidor. Now, it is said, the Demon King has been resurrected,… Continue reading Manga Review: The Brave-Tuber #1
Book Review: Swords Against Death
Book Review: Swords Against Death by Fritz Leiber Fafhrd is a tall barbarian from the Northern lands; the Grey Mouser is a relatively short and sneaky fellow who doesn’t know exactly where he was born, but has always lived in cities. They’re best friends, seeking treasure and adventure both in the fabled city of Lankhmar… Continue reading Book Review: Swords Against Death
Movie Review: Excalibur
Movie Review: Excalibur (1981) directed by John Boorman It is the Dimly-Lit Ages, and nearly indistinguishable armored warriors clash in the night. A man stands apart and calls quietly, yet is heard clearly. It is Merlin, and the warlord to whom he speaks is Uther Pendragon. Merlin is guiding Uther’s rise to power over the land,… Continue reading Movie Review: Excalibur
Movie Review: Tales from Earthsea
Movie Review: Tales from Earthsea (2006) dir. Goro Miyazaki There is something rotten in the Two Lands. Wizards are losing their powers, dragons are fighting each other, animals and children are dying of disease, storms are getting worse, slavery and drug addiction are on the rise. And also, Prince Arren has just committed an unspeakable crime.… Continue reading Movie Review: Tales from Earthsea
Comic Book Review: The Clandestinauts
Comic Book Review: The Clandestinauts by Tim Sievert The Clandestinauts are adventurers for hire in a harsh fantasy world. Currently, they are tasked with retrieving an item in the possession of the mysterious Red Wizard. To do so, they’ll have to penetrate his fortress lair, evade or slay his many minions and monsters, make a side… Continue reading Comic Book Review: The Clandestinauts
Book Review: Writers of the Future, Volume 34
Book Review: Writers of the Future, Volume 34 edited by David Farland Disclaimer: I received a download of this book through a Goodreads giveaway for the purpose of writing this review. No other compensation was offered or requested. Back before he became involved with…you know, L. Ron Hubbard was a prolific author of stories for… Continue reading Book Review: Writers of the Future, Volume 34