Like many with colonial ancestry I have to work to understand the generational trauma of Residential Schools and the systemic mistreatment of Indigenous people. It’s...
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The Unbroken: Eye-Opening TTRPG Inspiration from Power, Rebellion, and Consequences
Let’s dive into the first book of the season: The Unbroken by CL Clark. I chose this novel initially because it had great reviews and the premise intrigued me—a guard...
Arlington Road: This Thriller Made a Bold Movie in 1999
It was a move that didn't pay off. Was it a bad movie? No. It wasn’t two hours of slogging through nonsense, despite scenes that went on too long or felt pointless. The...
The Day My Nostalgia Died
Ok, this movie was a trip. My memories of American Pie were definitely seen through the rose-colored lens of teenage nostalgia. Watching it now reveals that it doesn't...
When They Were Three Kings
This movie was fun. Again, a soundtrack that slaps. I forgot how much criticism there was during and after the 1991 gulf war. The critiques kind of got lost in 2001....
What is, Meh to the Max?
This was one of those movies where the acting was above what the movie provided. I don't know if it was the story alone, or the poor plot edits (lots of, wait did I...
Tea with a Spoon of the Delusion of Fascism
Ok, first thing first. The leads in this film are some of the most epic actors of our time. The critics didn't like it much, unlees they were looking at it from a 60...
Pay it somewhere
The anti-hero was nothing new in 1999. And honestly, neither was this movie. It is based off a book written in 1962 called The Hunter. It was the second movie to be...
It wasn’t so much an affair
Ok, this movie. I thought I rememebr this movie. I didn't. I rememebred the poster. I remembered Rene Russo often having powerful female roles. I remeber Pierce Brosnan...
IRON WIDOW: A RELENTLESS JOURNEY TOWARDS EMPOWERMENT AND CHALLENGING NORMS
The novel's intensity might be challenging for some readers, as it delves into dark themes and presents an emotionally charged storyline. However, this intensity lies...
Phoenix Extravagant: Painting Outside the Lines
I did find the pacing of the story to be a bit slow at times, and while the complex and nuanced portrayal of colonialism and cultural identity makes for a compelling...
Book Review: The Jasmine Throne – Empires, Intrigue, & Magic? Alright.
The Jasmine Throne - by Tashi SuriSeason 2, Book 1Discussion Date: November 13, 2021 Dice Rating: D8s. These dice are cool looking and satisfying to roll, yet lack a...