Category: Journal

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    I’m working double shifts at my freelance gardening job – I’m raking it in.


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    Started reading The Dark Tower series

    I started reading The Gunslinger about a year ago but only got about half way through.

    After someone at work mentioned The Dark Tower series today, I was inspired to pick it back up and try again.

    Here goes…


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    Neon Demon posters

    The Neon Demon is one of my favourite films of recent years. I wrote up my thoughts on it a while back. Here are some of my favourite posters that I’ve found, created by other fans of the film.


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    Archie === Best dog ever ?

    Archie during my dog-sitting week.

    Woof woof! Woof!

    Archie, circa 2019

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    Welcome to the Junji Ito Manga Site

    The Junji Ito Manga Site is my dedication to the works of acclaimed Horror Manga artist and writer, Junji Ito.

    Ever since I read my first manga, The Enigma of Amigara Fault, I was hooked on Junji Ito’s work. I couldn’t quite describe the feelings that his work gave me.

    I was unsettled;

    I was excited;

    and I loved it.

    After writing about his, and other artists’, works on my other website, the Horror Manga Site, I have decided to focus in on just Ito’s work for now. Hence this new website.

    Early days

    It is still early days and so the website itself still needs some work. However, it is working fine and all of my posts can now be read.

    There are just some style tweaks I’d like to make.

    Future Plans

    I will be looking to add reviews for all of Ito’s manga stories over the coming months, as well as the Anime and Films that have been based on his work.

    I’d also like to share cool cosplays and fan art that I come across too, with full credit given to the creators of course.

    I’m very excited about what the next year and beyond could bring with this site and would love for you all to join me on this journey.

    Thank You

    I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who have supported me throughout my writing on the Horror Manga Site. I appreciate each and every one of you and am looking forward to bringing you even more from here going forwards.

    All the best to all of you,

    Dave.


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    Watching Archer again

    Cheryl and Archer

    Loving the recent formats of the TV series Archer. Finally got back into watching it – Dreamland was great and just about to start Danger Island.


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    I’m finally back into American Horror Story Apocalypse

    Micheal, eat your heart out

    Once again, I have left the current series of American Horror Story until months after it has finished airing. I think it must be something inside me that doesn’t want to reach the end.

    Last night I watched four episodes back to back — and I absolutely loved it. The old characters that have been making appearances have been so great. And the music, as always, is terrific.

    Can’t wait to see how this series wraps up, and of course to begin 1984 in a few months time.


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    Snow White adaptation by Junji Ito

    Most people probably know the story of Snow White โ€” the seven dwarfs; the poison apple; the prince. But I bet not many know of this version by acclaimed horror Mangaka Junji Ito.

    A short version but not one to be missed.

    Read on Manga Owl.


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    American Horror Story – 1984 Poster

    I really need to get and watch AHS: Apocalypse before this next series starts. I absolutely adore this show, but I always seem to wait until the next one is coming out before catching up.

    1984 looks freaking awesome though – just the concept alone. Can’t wait.

    American Horror Story 1984


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    Rodney Trotter after going skateboarding with the Groovy Gang.

    I just stumbled upon a classic episode of the TV series Only Fools And Horses. It’s the one where Del Boy, Rodney and Cassandra win a holiday to Spain after Del sends one of Rodney’s old school paintings into a cereal competition.

    This series still stands up and I’m still laughing out loud watching it.

    They truly don’t make them quite like this anymore.