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Escape From New York (1981) Review

December 6, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveMetal Gear Origins. John Carpenter’s Escape From New York (1981): 9 out of 10: is a grimy 1981 slice of dystopian pulp which […]

Playing Fable II & III the “Wrong” Way: An Essay on Games, Ratings, and Making Your Own Fun

November 30, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveA story about gaming… A fable about Fable, if you will. There’s a YouTuber named Mortismal Gaming who covers CRPGs. You know those […]

The Bourne Legacy (2012) Review

November 15, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveMeanwhile, in another movie. The Bourne Legacy (2012): 7 out of 10: The Bourne Legacy is a strange film. Written and directed by […]

The Obstacle is the Way Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (2014) Ryan Holiday

November 14, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveThe Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (2014) by Ryan Holiday: 10 out of 10: So, we’ve […]

The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) Review

November 3, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveJason Doesn’t Know The Bourne Ultimatum (2007): 7 out of 10: Very solid direct follow-up to 2004’s The Bourne Supremacy. Starting minutes after […]

If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? (1971) by Erma Bombeck Review

October 27, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveCherry Bomb If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? (1971) by Erma Bombeck: 7 out of […]

The Bourne Supremacy (2004) Review

October 26, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveBourne Again The Bourne Supremacy (2004): 7 out of 10: In The Bourne Supremacy we find ourselves ricocheting across Europe, from the misty […]

Casino (1995) Review

October 19, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveThe House always wins Casino (1995): 10 out of 10: Las Vegas in the 1970s was a shimmering mirage of glitz, greed, and […]

The Bourne Identity (2002) Review

October 2, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveTake the Money and Run The Bourne Identity (2002): 8 out of 10: A man floats unconscious in the Mediterranean Sea, riddled with […]

A Bridge Too Far (1977) Review

September 29, 2025 Julian Kennedy 0
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Spread the loveSay what you want about the Nazis. They knew how to name things. Operation Retribution, Operation Barbarossa, Operation Iron Fist…. The British… Hey […]

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  • Escape From New York (1981) Review

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    Spread the loveMetal Gear Origins. John Carpenter’s Escape From New York (1981): 9 out of 10: is a grimy 1981 slice of dystopian pulp which […]

  • Playing Fable II & III the “Wrong” Way: An Essay on Games, Ratings, and Making Your Own Fun

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    Spread the loveA story about gaming… A fable about Fable, if you will. There’s a YouTuber named Mortismal Gaming who covers CRPGs. You know those […]

  • The Bourne Legacy (2012) Review

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    Spread the loveMeanwhile, in another movie. The Bourne Legacy (2012): 7 out of 10: The Bourne Legacy is a strange film. Written and directed by […]

  • The Obstacle is the Way Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (2014) Ryan Holiday

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    Spread the loveThe Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (2014) by Ryan Holiday: 10 out of 10: So, we’ve […]

  • The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) Review

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    Spread the loveJason Doesn’t Know The Bourne Ultimatum (2007): 7 out of 10: Very solid direct follow-up to 2004’s The Bourne Supremacy. Starting minutes after […]

  • If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? (1971) by Erma Bombeck Review

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    Spread the loveCherry Bomb If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? (1971) by Erma Bombeck: 7 out of […]

  • The Bourne Supremacy (2004) Review

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    Spread the loveBourne Again The Bourne Supremacy (2004): 7 out of 10: In The Bourne Supremacy we find ourselves ricocheting across Europe, from the misty […]

  • Casino (1995) Review

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    Spread the loveThe House always wins Casino (1995): 10 out of 10: Las Vegas in the 1970s was a shimmering mirage of glitz, greed, and […]

  • The Bourne Identity (2002) Review

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    Spread the loveTake the Money and Run The Bourne Identity (2002): 8 out of 10: A man floats unconscious in the Mediterranean Sea, riddled with […]

  • A Bridge Too Far (1977) Review

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    Spread the loveSay what you want about the Nazis. They knew how to name things. Operation Retribution, Operation Barbarossa, Operation Iron Fist…. The British… Hey […]

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    Spread the loveRIP Sprinkles The Hive (2021) by Gregg Olsen: 8 out of 10 The Hive by Gregg Olsen isn’t your typical murder mystery, and […]

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  • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck (2006) Review

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    Spread the loveYou cannot be serious! Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck (2006): 3 out of 10: I was recommended this […]

  • Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Review

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    Spread the loveIf they defeat the bad guy in part two by spamming Studio Ghibli requests, I am going to increase my score. Mission: Impossible […]

  • Virus (Fukkatsu no hi ) (1980) Review

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    Spread the loveIt’s the end of the world as we know it and your all dead. Virus (Fukkatsu no Hi) (1980) : 6 out of […]

  • TekWar (1989) by William Shatner and Ron Goulart with 372 Pages Podcast

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    Spread the loveTekWar, TekWar never changes. TekWar (1989) by William Shatner, Ron Goulart: 5 out of 10: TekWar is what happens when you let Captain […]

  • Doom (2005) Review

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    Spread the loveCome get some. Doom (2005): 6 out of 10: Sometimes films or other media are so eviscerated by the critics that by the […]

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    Spread the loveUnder The Sea Leviathan (1989): 6 out of 10: dives deep both literally and figuratively into the murky waters of undersea horror, surfacing […]

  • How to Rate a Cat: Rate Any Feline Friend from Their Boopable Nose to Their Sweet Toe Beans (2025) by Matthew McGlasson

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  • Spaceballs (1987) Review

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    Spread the loveJews in Space Spaceballs (1987): 7 out of 10: For Spaceballs Mel Brooks puts Star Wars in his crosshairs. The plot is pure […]

  • The Meg (2018) Review

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    Spread the loveI hear the book is better. The Meg (2018): 8 out of 10: is what happens when you blend a big-budget creature feature […]

  • Starship Troopers (1997) Review

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    Spread the loveBugs. Why did it have to be bugs? Starship Troopers (1997): 10 out of 10: is a wild, satirical ride masquerading as a […]

  • Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer by Garth Nix (2024) Review

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    Spread the lovePuppetmaster Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: Stories of the Witch Knight and the Puppet Sorcerer by Garth Nix (2024): 9 out of 10: […]

  • Pitch Black (2000) Review

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  • Twisters (2024) Review

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    Spread the loveDisamance? Romasterpiece? Twistmance? Heartwhirl? Twisters (2024): 9 out of 10: Twisters (2024) serves as a standalone sequel to the 1996 classic Twister, plunging […]

  • Across The Line (2000) Review

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    Spread the loveIce Ice Baby Across The Line (2000): 4 out of 10: is a neo-Western thriller that centers on a small-town Texas sheriff (Brian […]

  • Children of the Bride (1990) Review With RiffTrax

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    Spread the loveQuestion not my judgement, Malachai. I am the giver of His word. Children of the Bride (1990): 4 out of 10: Rue McClanahan, […]

  • Airplane! Review

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    Spread the loveZero Hour for laughs. Airplane! (1980): 10 out of 10: is a comedic tour-de-force, a relentless barrage of gags that satirizes the disaster […]

  • Blood Beach (1980) Review

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    Spread the loveShai-Hulud Blood Beach (1980): 5 out of 10: is a horror film about a mysterious creature lurking beneath the sands of Santa Monica […]

  • Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Review

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    Spread the loveGreen Eyed Lady. Big Trouble in Little China (1986): 9 out of 10 follows Jack Burton (Kurt Russell), a loud-mouthed, swaggering truck driver, […]

  • Gangs of Lagos (2023) Review

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    Spread the loveHooray for Nollywood Gangs of Lagos (2023): 7 out of 10: is a gritty, action-packed crime thriller that plunges viewers into the turbulent […]

  • My Old Ass (2024) Review

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    Spread the loveCanadians! It’s a Trap! My Old Ass (2024): 8 out of 10: A very modern Canadian gay girl (Maisy Stella) joins two girlfriends […]

  • Abominable (2006) Review

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    Spread the loveA Sasquatch would never parade his crime in front of an open window. Abominable (2006): 9 out of 10: Abominable is a 2006 […]

  • Married Too Young (1962) With RiffTrax

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    Spread the loveBring Them Young Married Too Young (1962): 4 out of 10: Tommy Blaine (Harold Lloyd Jr.) and Helen Newton (Jana Lund) are two […]

  • Lost Angelas (2019) Review

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  • Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made (2018) Review

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  • The Customer Is Always Wrong: An Unhinged Guide to Everything That Sucks About Work (from an Angry Retail Guy) – The Perfect Funny Gift for Retail, Service, or Office Workers by Scott Seiss (2024) Review

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  • To Kill a President: An international assassination thriller by Mike Spence (2023) Review

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    Spread the loveShould have used an exploding cigar. To Kill a President: An international assassination thriller by Mike Spence (2023): 5 out of 10: A […]

  • Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) Review

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    Spread the loveSuicide is Painless Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006): 7 out of 10: Wristcutters is your standard romantic comedy about the joys of suicide. […]

  • Jackpot! (2024) Review

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  • Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign (2017) by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes. Review.

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  • Before I Say Goodbye (2003) Review with RiffTrax

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    Spread the loveWalters & Arsdale Before I Say Goodbye (2003): 4 out of 10: Nell MacDermott Cauliff (Sean Young) is a rising politician and the […]

  • Spectre (2015) Review

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    Spread the loveThe dead are alive Spectre (2015): 6 out of 10: Spectre is the 24th film in the James Bond franchise, released in 2015, […]

  • A Word to the Wives… (1955) with RiffTrax

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    Spread the loveKitchen Aide A Word to the Wives (1955): 6 out of 10: is a lighthearted, comedic exploration of domestic life in mid-20th-century America. […]

  • Black Sabbath: Up Close and Personal (2007) Review

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    Spread the lovePeople think I’m insane because I am frowning all the time Black Sabbath: Up Close and Personal (2007) 6 out of 10: Is […]

  • The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) Review

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    Spread the loveMad Men but with Muppets. The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984): 5 out of 10: Nostalgia is doing a lot of the heavy lifting […]

  • Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times (2023) by Brigid Delaney

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    Spread the loveA New Pair of Glasses Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times (2023) by Brigid Delaney: 9 out of […]

  • Ready Player One (2011) by Ernest Cline Review with 372 Pages Podcast

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    Spread the loveIf the last contest was Family Ties themed, I would have rated higher. Ready Player One (2011): 7 out of 10: by Ernest […]

  • The Great Transition (2023) by Nick Fuller Googins Review

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    Spread the loveThe WNBA saves the world. No word on The Jets. The Great Transition (2023) by Nick Fuller Googins: 6 out of 10: follows […]

  • Thanksgiving (2023) Review

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    Spread the loveWell, at least it is not a turkey Thanksgiving (2023): 7 out of 10: is a slasher horror movie directed by Eli Roth, […]

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