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Author Archives: JC
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Season Pass Review
In November 2022 I posted my review of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope the sequel to Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, one of the best early releases on the Nintendo Switch in 2017. In my review I was quite … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Mario, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Rayman
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The King of Kong Review
In April I wrote a post on the outcome of a lawsuit brought by Billy Mitchell against Karl Jobst, a resident of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. In this I gave some background to Billy Mitchell including the 2007 documentary … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Video Games
Tagged Arcade, Billy Mitchell, Donkey Kong, King of Kong, Steve Wiebe, Video Games
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The Chronicles of Riddick Review
The Chronicles of Riddick was released in 2004 and was a sequel of sorts to the 2000 film Pitch Black. I say “of sorts” because while both shared the same director David Twohy and lead character played by Vin Diesel, … Continue reading
Posted in Film
Tagged David Twohy, Pitch Black, Riddick, The Chronicles of Riddick, Vin Diesel
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A Farewell Fisking dedicated to the late Keith Windschuttle
I just learned today that Keith Windschuttle, the writer, historian and former editor of Australia’s Quadrant Magazine died early in April of this year. That I didn’t learn this until over a month later tells me that I don’t pay … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Literature
Tagged Aboriginals, Australia, History, Keith Windschuttle
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Put A Chick In It, And Make Her Lame And Gay
The above video is from a South Park episode called ‘Joining the Panderverse’ from a few years ago. I haven’t watched this episode but the phrase that I’ve used as the title of this post became a meme simply because … Continue reading
Posted in Society, Video Games
Tagged CD Projekt, Ghost of Yotei, Naughty Dog, Sony, Sucker Punch Productions, The Witcher, The Witcher IV
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Daniel Defoe on Marriage
Daniel Defoe is best known as the author of Robinson Crusoe which was published in 1719. It is a novel which popularised the castaway narrative and adventure novels set in the Caribbean. It remains influential and celebrated though I expect … Continue reading
Posted in Religion, Society
Tagged Abortion, Birth Control, Contraception, Daniel Defoe, Marriage
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The Starquest Saga Continues…
Secret Agents of the Galaxy by John C. Wright, Tuscany Bay Books, March 11th, 2025 In October last year Space Pirates of Andromeda, the first book in John C. Wright’s Starquest series was released. I reviewed this book favourably and … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Literature
Tagged Fantasy, John C. Wright, Science Fiction, Secret Agents of the Galaxy, Starquest
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Hammers and Barrels
This month has brought us yet another example of the cluelessness those who are terminally online have about the real world. Australian YouTuber Karl Jobst had the hammer thrust down on him in a defamation lawsuit brought by Donkey Kong … Continue reading
Posted in Society, Video Games
Tagged Billy Mitchell, Donkey Kong, Internet, Karl Jobst
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Second-Rate Sci-Fi
In the Black by Patrick S. Tomlinson, Tor Books, October 13th, 2020 I can’t begin this review without at least briefly discussing the author as it was his online antics that led me to seeking out this book in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Gamma, In the Black, Patrick S. Tomlinson, Science Fiction, Tor Books
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Rhetorical Retards
This post will be similar in theme to one I wrote about books and bookshelves some four years ago. The short of the last one is that many people in elite positions like to project themselves as well-read though they … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Ramblings, Society
Tagged Aaron Sorkin, America, Jeff Daniels, Journalism, Media, The Newsroom
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