Tag Archives: action

The Defenders – the First Five Episodes

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Fraser

I’m up to episode five with the Defenders, and I’m enjoying it so far, except for Iron Fist. But let’s leave that until later. Let’s heap some praise on this before I unleash the disdain. One word of warning: if … Continue reading →

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Killjoys: A Quick Review

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Fraser

I’m on episode three of season one of Killjoys, a Syfy original about interplanetary bounty hunters. It’s interplanetary rather than interstellar because these bounty hunters work a collection of four planets known as the Quad or the J Colonies. It’s … Continue reading →

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Marco Polo (Season One)

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Fraser

I’ve just finished season one of Marco Polo on Netflix and I have to admit to quite enjoying it. That “I have to admit” is mostly for myself, as I watched the first two episodes about a year ago when … Continue reading →

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Wonder Woman, A Review

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Fraser

On Father’s Day I had the rare opportunity to view a movie in its native environment – the theatre. The whole family went to check out Wonder Woman, and I am so glad that we did – certainly for my … Continue reading →

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Logan: A Review

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Fraser

Thanks to the wonders of repertory cinemas, I had a chance to see Logan last week. It seems this was good karma for helping a friend in need, and it was more than an adequate reward. I’ve been a Wolverine … Continue reading →

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Hard West

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Fraser

Since I have put my master’s program on pause, I’ve had some time to play some computer games, and an interesting one that I’ve just started is Hard West. Now, being a PC player, I don’t have access to Red … Continue reading →

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Marvel’s Iron Fist – the First Seven Episodes

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Fraser

I’m up to episode 7 in the Netflix series Marvel’s Iron Fist and while it’s fine, I find it the weakest of the Marvel series. Without getting into spoilers, the main character is pretty wooden and this is not offset … Continue reading →

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Rogue One, I Think I Love You

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Fraser

Okay, so it’s Christmas morning and I have a bit of time, so let’s talk about Rogue One. This first part will be spoiler-free for those who haven’t yet seen the movie yet. The second part will include spoilers as … Continue reading →

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13 Hours: the Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Fraser

After a day of pool-closing and hedge-trimming, I had some hours and decided to take a break from Luke Cage – which my wife isn’t watching yet – to watch 13 Hours: the Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. I’m not going … Continue reading →

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Kill Zone 2 (aka SPL II: A Time for Consequences)

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Fraser

Having finished unpacking and having (relatively) settled into our new home, and with the readings and discussion topic for my MA course not yet posted, my wife and I had time on Friday evening to watch a movie. Netflix indulged … Continue reading →

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