Tag Archives: action

My Problem with Far Cry 5 (and New Dawn)

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Fraser

This article was first presented on my Patreon. I play a lot of first-person shooters, especially open-world FPS RPGs, and I’ve played Far Cry since Far Cry 2. I really like the gameplay of Far Cry 5 and Far Cry: … Continue reading →

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Hellboy 2019

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Fraser

I am a big fan of the Guillermo del Toro Hellboy movies. I own both of them. I would have been quite happy to see a third, but was not angry or upset when I heard someone else was taking … Continue reading →

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Overlord, A Review

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Fraser

This first appeared at my Patreon on 29 July, 2019 I’ve finally seen a bunch of films I likely would not otherwise have seen, and I of course have opinions of all of them. I want to start with Overlord, … Continue reading →

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Avengers: Endgame – A Very Late Review

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Fraser

 I finally got a chance to see Avengers: Endgame along with my family. I went in with some spoilers, but that never really bothers me. I can read the same book or see the same movie over and over again, … Continue reading →

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The Great Battle: A Review

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Fraser

When I saw The Great Battle on the Netflix listings, I was hyped. Most Korean historical movies are set during the Choson era, but I have always been interested in the Koryo period, and The Great Battle takes place during … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Boys: A Review

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Fraser

I love westerns and I especially love alternative takes on it – I am a huge fan of the Good, the Bad, the Weird, the Korean western set in Japanese-occupied Manchuria in the 1930s. Buffalo Boys is another alternative western, … Continue reading →

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This Captain Is Marvelous

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Fraser

This was first posted on Patreon. Today the family went to see Captain Marvel. I’m lucky in that my wife and kids are almost as excited about seeing the latest Marvel or Star Wars movie in the theatre as I … Continue reading →

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A Few Short Reviews – Pharaohs, Expanse, Unlocked and Murderbot!

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Fraser

Unlocked This espionage/thriller was spoiled by really weak writing. Director Michael Apted is a seasoned professional, and the performances here are all solid, but the bedrock just isn’t solid. This has a conspiracy plot that does not bear any level … Continue reading →

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Black Panther

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Fraser

I’ve been writing lots of game stuff, so haven’t been focused on my blog. If you are one of the few that pops around here regularly, my apologies. You can always join me at my Patreon! But that’s not the … Continue reading →

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Blade Runner 2049: Thoughts

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Fraser

I go see very few movies in the theatre, but a sequel to Blade Runner? That had to have the full cinematic experience. A couple of friends also wanted to check it out, so I dropped my money for a … Continue reading →

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