Hunter x Hunter Ch. 418 Analysis

~ my quick review thread of the latest Hunter x Hunter Chapter 418: Hypothesis, by Yoshihiro Togashi (@Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp).

The Dark Continent

~ short analysis on The Dark Continent of Hunter x Hunter, a fantasy manga by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Armored Core & Asset Autonomy

~ essay on Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (2023).

Prestige TV Tripulación

~ essaying on a trio of “prestige” TV shows: The Sopranos (1999), Mad Men (2007), and Better Call Saul (2015).

Cages of Light

~ short essay on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), an anime by Studio Trigger set in the Cyberpunk role-playing game world.

My Moonage Daydream

~ on Bowie and Moonage Daydream (2022), “a cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie’s creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.”

The Godfather and The American Dream

~ my review-essay on The Godfather, Part I (1972) and II (1974). Recently rewatched both at the Alamo Drafthouse, re-released upon the 50th anniversary.

{Berserk III} – Conviction Arc

~ an essay on the Berserk manga ~ volumes 14–21, chapters 95–176, The Conviction Arc. RIP🙏Kentaro Miura.

Hard Boiled Dreams

~ short essay on one of my favorite films, Hard Boiled (1992) — a charming crime fantasy with some of the best action sequences in cinema, directed by the legendary John Woo.

2021 Playlist

~ a rundown of my favorite, most memorable pieces of art from my 2021 playlist.