Notes
Just fleeting thoughts that pop into my mind. Or perhaps things I’ve been thinking about that don’t really warrant a full-on post.
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Selected quotes from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Just some paragraphs from the book that rang a bell with me. Either for their meaning, or for how they sounded.
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Star Wars episode IX : The Rise of Skywalker
On New Year’s Day I saw my first film of the year — Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker. In all honesty I was expecting to not like it all that much, mostly due to reviews and comments I’d heard from people I know. But you know what? I really enjoyed it. It was…
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Animal Farm by George Orwell
The story of Manor Farm and the animals who revolt after being inspired to fight for a better life.
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Death Stranding finished. What an amazing experience. Now time to platinum it. 😅💚
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Junji Ito inspirations in Diablo 4 game
It looks as though Junji Ito’s influence is being spread ever further, as described in this article on VG247. The upcoming game Diablo 4 seems to be taking some inspiration from the Horror Manga master: https://www.vg247.com/2019/11/02/diablo-4-inspired-junji-ito-anime/ Ito is a man who managed to make fish scary, creating a story where they’re being mind-controlled by a sentient…
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Junji Ito Interview in The Winchester Mystery House
An interesting 20-minute interview with Junji Ito as he is escorted around the Winchester Mystery House. I love how Ito’s favourite band is The Beatles!
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Junji Ito cameo in Death Stranding?
Death Stranding is easily one of the most hotly anticipated games of recent years. From the creative genius Hideo Kojima, this epic, world-traversing PS4 game is sure to push boundaries and impress in many ways. What I discovered today, is that there could very well be a cameo by none other that Junji Ito himself.…
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Suspiria may be the single most evil film I’ve ever seen. The colours; the music; the suspense throughout. Just stunning.
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Resident Evil : Project Resistance CLOSED BETA — my thoughts
I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to open my email two weeks ago and find an invitation to the upcoming multiplayer game Resident Evil: Project Resistance. I had heard it referred to as “Resident Evil but done like Dead by Daylight”. But I’m here to tell you that it is so much more than…