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New movie review! I watched PRACTICAL MAGIC (for the 1st time) and rated it ⭐⭐ (out of 4).

https://david.reviews/movies/practical-magic-1998/

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Standard sex-drugs-n-rock-n-roll biopic. In fairness, The Runaways stuck to the template pretty well in real life.

It's really about Cherie and Joan, but Lita Ford went on to be kinda a big(ish) deal too. She could have gotten a few more lines.

Alia Shawkat is completely ignored. Like 'your agent thinks you should get different representation' ignored.

It all feels pretty clunky, except for Kristen Stewart. Her Joan Jett is a badass.

#film #review #letterboxd

https://letterboxd.com/joewells/film/the-runaways/

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New #review today: "#FergusQuill spans the whole range of #BigBand history with his #ImaginaryBigBand (which does seem to actually exist), now at their third album." #ExposeOnline #Jazz #FergsImaginaryBigBand http://expose.org/index.php/articles/display/fergs-imaginary-big-band-the-new-atomic-2.html

A Look Back at X-Men 2099 #6 (1994)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back, superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts, X-Men fans and comic book collectors! Today we revisit the Marvel Comics shared universe to examine one of the many tales of the X-Men 2099 monthly series.  

In late-1993, Marvel Comics published the Fall of the Hammer crossover storyline highlighting the major figures of Marvel 2099 and the X-Men members involved were only Skullfire, Krystalin, Bloodhawk and Meanstreak. As told in Ravage 2099 #15, the said X-Men members made it to Valhalla with Ravage. After the events of Fall of the Hammer, the four X-Men members survived and eventually started traveling all the way back West in America to rejoin the rest of the team.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at X-Men 2099 #6, published by Marvel Comics in 1994 with a story written by John Francis Moore and drawn by Ron Lim.

Early story

The story begins in Arizona when two fully armed personnel wearing suits of armor search for a monster-like mutant who tries to hide. The mutant is named Dominic and he eventually got corned by the two armored figures. As he is about to get shot, one of the armored guys got pushed by force somehow. The next moment, a gang of mutants called the Freakshow appears.

In the southern part of Nevada, Skullfire, Bloodhawk, Krystalin and Meanstreak travel in an aircraft going back to Xi’an and the rest of their teammates. As Bloodhawk jumps of after saying goodbye, Skullfire jumps off as well in a suicidal manner. He eventually grabs Bloodhawk by the ankle. Back at the aircraft, Krystalin and Meanstreak shared their respective observations about Skullfire’s sudden change of personality since the psychic vampire Luna messed with him… 

Quality

The script of this comic book was finely crafted by John Francis Moore and it is amazing how efficient he got the X-Men team back (after Skullfire, Krystalin, Meanstreak returned) on track while ensuring a good amount of depth as reflected in the dynamics between the team members as the story went on. The storytelling felt natural and really believable.

Along the way, this comic book shed light on team leader Xi’an and the threads of the past that came back to haunt to him. This instantly added a new layer of development on Xi’an which established an element of uncertainty on the future of the X-Men under him (and his personal struggles). That said, Xi’an does not have the rock-solid stability of Professor X (Charles Xavier) which will remind readers how different the X-Men of 2099 are from the classic X-Men.

The X-Men are on the search for a mutant called Hurricane who has been active on resisting the corporations’ control on the nation and has long emphasized liberty and self-control on personal living. Historically, Hurricane led a part of the Underground Railroad which carried mutants to safe haven during a time of terror and fear. That said, X-Men’s search has a heavy purpose and the challenges they faced here is gripping and intriguing to follow. I should also state that Ron Lim’s delivery of dynamic action is really good to look at.

Conclusion

X-Men 2099 #6 (1994) is both a solid follow-up to the events of the Fall of the Hammer storyline and also a fine portrayal of how the team works under Xi’an’s leadership. More notably, it pushed the narrative of the series forward and gave us readers an in-depth exploration of the isolated places of America’s southwestern region in 2099 which is a sharp contrast to that era’s New York City dominated by Alchemax. More notably, this comic book implemented renewed focus on the state of mutants who have been living in fear, danger and uncertainty in America of 2099 which connects directly with the purpose of the X-Men as a team.

Overall, X-Men 2099 #6 is recommended. (1994)

+++++

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Indiestry Amplified Pick: YAANG -Horsepower Is God

Welcome to the Indiestry Amplified Pick! A weekly post in collaboration with our sponsors Indiestry. Each post will introduce you to a song that they have been getting into. To go alongside this feature we have a playlist that you can dig your teeth into.

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Amplified Pick

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Mica: This week’s Indiestry Amplified Pick is Yaang and their new single, Horsepower Is God, which was released on August 18th.

Yaang are a trio from Manchester, featuring Davey Moore (vocals/sampler), Oliver Duffy (guitars/vocals), and Ben White on bass.

Yaang were featured in the NME 100 during 2025 and were described as “one of the most exciting bands to come from the North West.”

Horsepower Is God is like a tornado of fresh air on first listen. I love the slow, atmospheric build of the song and its dramatic switch-up into the heavier punk moments. Yaang weave a magical blend of punk, art-rock, and sweet beats on this record, and I’m very intrigued to hear more!

Ricky: awesome af

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🕹️ My Retro Gaming Obsession – From Atari to N64 and Beyond! 🕹️

https://gamerpauly.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/%f0%9f%95%b9%ef%b8%8f-my-retro-gaming-obsession-from-atari-to-n64-and-beyond-%f0%9f%95%b9%ef%b8%8f/

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Decolonizing Economics: An Introduction

Devika Dutt, Carolina Alves, Surbhi Kesar, Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven

Decolonization has long been debated across the social sciences, but the economics discipline has so far avoided such critical engagement. This book provides a much-needed intervention.

Euh, is this something new? OK, it explicitly mentions resource extraction and exploited labour, but we all know how capitalism works, don't we? Or am I the only one to think this is yet another academic story made to pay the tent of the authors.

If anyone has read this book, let me know if I'm wrong and if this book really offers someting new.

#book #review #reading #economy #economics #extractivism #Slavery #labour

Review from:

https://theconversation.com/decolonizing-economics-means-questioning-where-its-ideas-came-from-and-imagining-new-ones-288591

A recently published book, Decolonizing Economics, argues that economics is long overdue for decolonization. Its authors contend that the discipline has largely overlooked how colonialism, empire and unequal power shaped the development of modern economies and the economic theories used to explain them.

Decolonizing economics means rethinking how we understand economic development and inequality. Rather than explaining prosperity through technology, markets and scientific progress, it examines how colonization, resource extraction and exploited labour shaped today’s wealthy economies while contributing to underdevelopment elsewhere.

At its core, it’s about shifting away from an economy that benefits the elite to one that builds people’s capabilities.

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Storming out of Raleigh, North Carolina, Deceptor rebukes every vestige of modernity on debut Reign of Terror, firmly planting their flag in the glorious days of yore. According to their promotional literature, those days span between 1988 and 1992, and damned if these tunes don’t sound like they’ve been unearthed and freed from the clutches of a class of ’91 time capsule. Bolt Thrower and Sodom Reign supreme in defining Deceptor’s bygone blend of death and thrash, although several others creep in as well. It’s a compelling concoction, and one that slugs ‘n’ chugs with a fat-free runtime and thunderous moments. Given their remorseless allegiance to the olde school, does Deceptor coronate a Reign of Terror, or leave listeners asking for a Reign check?

Throughout Reign of Terror, Deceptor channels the blood ‘n’ guts of decades past to chisel out an uncompromising slab of deathrash. “Red Dawn” inaugurates the album with a beefy build that reminds me of S.O.D.’s “March of the S.O.D.” before “Human Cavity” starts the party proper. Its mid-paced chugs recall relative newcomers Power Trip and Enforced, although the vocals sit somewhere between Karl Willetts and Tom Angelripper. The solo from “Human Cavity” is classic thrash, though, like if Anthrax stripped a Megadeth lead to its core and discarded the flamboyance for maximum killdozing efficiency. And speaking of ‘Thrax, “Whammer” showcases the bouncy, chaotic riffs I associate with their best 80s material. Meanwhile, “Firing Squad” elicits early Kreator and Dismember,1 “Street General” wields primitive Sepultura vibes, and throughout Reign of Terror Bolt Thrower, Sodom, and Entombed2 provide bases for ample comparisons. As you might expect from a sound so rooted in the past, touchstones abound.

Considering the calls to so many legendary bands, Deceptor acquits themselves well with their performances. The one that stands out the most to me is drummer Andrew Harper’s relentless battery, which adds a wicked charge to Reign of Terror’s brutal regime. From “Fog of War”’s sinister double bass rolls to “Join or Die”’s tireless bombardment, Harper supplies a fantastic and invigorating outing. Preston Lanier’s guitars likewise impress, from the recklessly unrestrained Slayer shredding on “Join or Die” to the 80s Razor and Destruction riffage of “Whammer.” It’s not all thrash, though, as Lanier also conjures early Entombed on “Fog of War” and even Grave with “Combat Patrol” and “Street General.” Vocalist/bassist Gabe Earley rounds out the trio, unleashing a subtle bass performance as he rips and barks with effective command. And emphasis on subtle here, as no moment stands out where the bass is front and center. I can pick it out more often than not when I listen for it, but fortifying the bass tone with a deeper, richer presence would add a welcome depth and help the performance stand apart.

As you might expect given the framework for Deceptor’s mission, Reign of Terror stays trve through its entirety. Appreciators of the style will no doubt find it a nostalgic romp through time as Deceptor brings the past to life, yet being steadfast in the commitment to recreating metal’s salad days limits their ability to carve out an original voice. The track sequencing also turns awkward, with the three shortest tracks slotted into the three-four-five spots. Although the songs flow well enough, this compresses the front half of the album and, by comparison, the back half drags artificially despite Reign of Terror’s lean runtime. Pulling some of the latter tracks earlier into the album would alleviate this accordion effect and offer a more balanced experience.

All told, Deceptor’s Reign of Terror invokes an adrenaline-fueled, bare-knuckled era of thrash and death metal that proves potent all these years later. In particular, the album’s production whisks me away to the late 80s with its retro grit and considered mix, allowing drums, guitars, and vocals to share the spotlight at the right times. Deceptor harbors tons of talent and possesses a clear vision for the Reign of Terror they’re destined to unleash. If these ruffians can find a way to harmonize their inspirations with their own voice, Deceptor’s next outing could be an unholy smash. Until then, I’m content to revisit this debut and let Terror reign o’er me.

Rating: Good!
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: August 21st, 2026

Roberta Findlay's filmography is kind of interesting. Are the movies good? Eh not really. But they are definitely a bit of 80s cable/video store fun. 1987's Blood Sisters DEFINITELY falls into that 80s cable/video store fun even if it kind of falls off in the last 20 minutes.

Read the review from September 2021 at https://wp.me/p9XNnZ-2jx

#blog #review #horror #80s #robertafindlay

Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/review/asus-rog-swift-rgb-stripe-oled-pg27ucwm/

“like an episode of Stranger Things if filmed by David Lynch.”

For those interested, my review of Jane Schoenbrun's previous outing, I Saw the TV Glow, on @PhilEdwards 's Live For Films - https://www.liveforfilm.com/2024/09/30/review-i-saw-the-tv-glow/

#film #films #review #reviews #ISawTheTVGlow #JaneSchoenbrun

New review of vegan restaurant De Veganees on @lib_reviews:

https://www.veganees.com/

#vegan #restaurant #review

#TheRocketeer #review

Train to Busan (2016): World War Z on Wheels (Review) https://mikesfilmtalk.com/2017/03/28/train-busan-2016-world-war-z-wheels-review/ #AsianCinema, #Film, #Horror, #KoreanCinema, #Review, #WorldCinema, #WorldWarZ, #Zombie #traintobusan

I'm not sure why I gave this such short shrift before. It's pretty delightful, although there's some ponderous melodrama. The Fushimi sisters are both dazzling and Okochi is heroic and dashing.

#film #review #letterboxd

https://letterboxd.com/joewells/film/jirokichi-the-rat/1/

https://youtu.be/D2rwNpL-Wj0

Well, this turned out to be quite a bit better than I thought it would be

#TheHeirsLair #Review #BookReview #YA #YoungAdult #YAFantasy #YoungAdultFantasy #Fantasy #OwnVoices #FantasyReview

#Mailbag #174, #Elektronik von Unbekannt aus #China, #Elecrow M3 #Meshtastic #Card #Tracker inside

https://youtu.be/SrJTZ7HYfrU

#Unboxing, #Review, #Bewertung, #Gadgets #Schnäppchen #Maker #DIY #Warentest #Produkttest #Basteln #LoRa #LoRaWAN #Meshtastic #Meshcore #Funk #ESP32

Lord, bless this cess! Out of left field, from the old laundry-detergent sump behind the abandoned meatpacking emporium, come the horrible sounds of Finland’s Azatoth. Lurking around the worst corners of the Finnish death scene since 2020, Azatoth finally unleashes their full-length debut on a not-so-innocent world. With a team of well-traveled vets involved, what does Carnal Lust of Blasphemy offer a death metal fan besides the most cut-and-paste title possible? In short, it serves up a nasty bit of retro, caveman death and grind with distasteful blacked edges. Moreover, it gives nothing back to the academic community and provides no public service of any kind. It’s disgusting, repellent shit with reeking bits of Autopsy, Morbid Angel, and Undergang clinging to the unwashed carcASS of their musical abomination. Are you ready to disimpact? Here it comes!

Opener “Flooding Human Remains” is everything one could want from an excessive serving of greasy death biscuits. The speed is unsafe, the vocals belch from the deepest depths of the human pus center, and the drumming is berserk enough to shake your fillings out. In other words, it’s a fucking glorious rip-ride as it stumbles from early 90s death into grind and back again. The vocals are so damn moist and viscous, you can feel yourself slipping on them as you try to comprehend the insane guitar pyrotechnics destabilizing your brain. Oh, and there are whammy dives! “Veins of Rotten Blood” is more of the same unhealthy ear abuse with the right blend of aggression, insanity, and unpleasantness. The vocals are almost comical in their over-the-topitude, and goddamn, those riffs and solos are labyrinthine but so hooky, festooned with jagged pinch harmonics. Yeah, this shit is pinchy.

The first 18 minutes of Carnal Lust of Blasphemy offer some of the best death metal I’ve heard in a while, and I want 5 hours of the same shitfun. “Abomination of the Underworld” lurches from face-blasting aggression to doomy digressions, and even teases with vague hints of Death right as they begin transitioning from caveman to prog circa Human. For bonus points, they toss in some classy James Murphy-esque solos, and they hit the nostalgia nerve hard. There are some minor stumbles along the blasphemy path, however. “Sulfuric Paths to Agony” is a meaty hot pocket of death excess interwoven with doomy and ritualistic bits. It’s good but doesn’t hit as hard as the early numbers, and at 6 minutes it feels like it overstays its welcome. That leads right into a short moody interlude, and the combination of the two tracks tends to bog the album down a notch or two. Luckily, “Blasphemous Flesh” is a sick beast bent on regaining the momentum. It sounds like the bastard spawn of a sleazy hookup between Incantation and Morbid Angel after it was raised by honey badgers and meth heads till the age of 20. This is the shit I love, and boy howdy do they bring it good and hard. Also… whammy dives! The back third of the album is all killer and no filler, leaving you bruised, contused, and utterly amused. At a tight 39 minutes, there isn’t much fat on this rotten sack o’ guts. The production suits the material with a shock-and-awe sound that leaves room for slime and cave moss.

The vocals by Nuclear Lucifer are over-indulgent and grotesque. You can almost feel the throat coatings hit you in the face, and something in there is way more liquid than it should be. The croaking, grunting, and vomiting are all first-rate and convincing. The real stars of the show, though, are Chainsaw Gamache and Bogman Levo, who tear your entire skinsuit off with insane fretboard molestation. These boys can shred more than flesh, and at times their solos are jaw-droppingly insane. I hesitate to say they hit neo-classical levels, but they get close before returning to their murder riffs and brainsaw leads that slither and bite. I would be remiss not to mention the crazed drum performance by Godvomit Hämäläinen.1 The man has 6 arms, or else it’s all studio trickery. Either way, it’s a vulgar display of meat shower.

Azatoth may be an unknown name in death circles, but an album like Carnal Lust of Blasphemy is how one gets noticed fast. This is high-grade death metal with bells and whistles that never detract from the caveman and the cavern lifestyle. It’s short, nasty, and brutish, and that’s exactly what I need. Don’t let this one fly under your metal detector, people. This is the womit pile you want to fall in.2

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Extremely Rotten Productions
Websites: azatoth-fin.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/azatothband | instagram.com/azatothdm
Releases Worldwide: Augst 21st, 2026

Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/review/saily-ultra-esim/

"Coyote vs. ACME" #kino #review

Ein Film, der eigentlich nie in den Kinos landen sollte, kommt nun doch. Und es ist ein "Looney Tunes"-Film, der wohl richtig gut geworden ist. Großartig! Den muss ich sehen :-) ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjSD9KWY9H0

Game Two daddelt mal wieder auf YouTube:

Mortal Shell 2, Wolverine & Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave | ⛳ CHECKPOINT #18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGIqmJ44wyU

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