For the first time since Endgame I made my way back to a movie theater and all for Peter Parker. Yes, I know NWH has been out for a while, but I do live in Japan, and it only came out here recently. So, the big question is: Was Spider-Man’s third solo movie worth the … More Grumpy Bird Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home
I have two amazing children. One of them is six and the other is two. The are magical beings that remind me that the world is capable of love and infinite kindness. But they have also taught me that there is much overlap in the world of drunks and small children. One youngest, who was … More Toddlers are Drunks
As we travel along our paths we are occasionally lucky enough to awarded without opportunities to learn and better ourselves. Sometimes these opportunities are due to self reflection. It’s something we all should do, even if finding time can be it’s own challenge. Unfortunately, the largest blinders we were are the ones that obscure our … More Look for the Forest
I’ve been in a bit of a Star Wars kick recently. Including watching the Rebels cartoon and appreciating it for what it is instead of being disappointed with what it isn’t. I guess that shows growth. But I still haven’t seen The Last Jedi. Until today. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director: Rian Johnson Writer: … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Star Wars The Last Jedi
Since the start of the year I started the sci-fi novel series The Expanse. After three books in a row, despite enjoying the novels, I did need a break from space. I went to the internet and found quite a bit of buzz about a new novel that instead of being rooted in A European … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: The Poppy War
Today I did a little shuffling of my schedule in order to be able to watch the mid-Afternoon showing of this flick. I saw it with a friend and the moment it ended we went to one of our favorite pubs and spent about an hour and two pints apiece talking about this movie. How … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Avengers Endgame
Given that my other reviews of the previous episodes, I was wondering if I should return to reviewing it. The only really enjoyment this show provides is the negative energy it brings. But, a few people reached out and wanted me to keep going. So here I am. Enjoy. Home Sweet Tokyo, Season 2 Episode … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Home Sweet Tokyo, s02e02 True Love Choco
I’ve been long at work on Sand, Sea and Stone and am eager to get it out into the world. Really, all it is waiting on is for the art to be finalized. I’ve been told I can expect a January print date. Boy do I hope that is true. Some of my early readers … More A New Review!
NHK World, one of the off shoot channels of Japan’s publicly funded NHK, has put out a new bilingual drama entitled Home Sweet Tokyo. NHK World is sort of meant to be the international version, or perhaps it is better to call it the foreign language version. It is a little hard to tell if … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Home Sweet Tokyo
The last episode and a bit of a mixed bag. The Defenders s01e08 The Defenders writers: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich & Marco Ramirez director: Farren Blackburn Netflix Quick Review: I think theist thing I can say about this particular episode is that your enjoyment will greatly depend on how invested you are in the world they … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: The Defenders s01e08 The Defenders
Deadly Troubadour 