Reviews

Shark Week is a holiday in my house. No other show exists in primetime during those days that doesn’t feature fins and massive rows of teeth. While I have learned that not every shark is a mindless killing machine, there seem to be quite a few that can’t help chewing

The hostess club is a big part of Yakuza movies. This is where the various tough guys get to sit back for a few minutes, share drinks and joke with the ladies. Occasionally the hostesses are characters in the film, but mostly they are accessories for the evening. A few

From “Breaking Bad” and “Atlanta” to “Fleabag” and “BoJack,” these represent the finest scripted television series from 2015 to 2025. Given the plethora of television programs available, it seems logical to establish stringent criteria to refine the selection. This was indeed a challenging endeavour that incited prolonged discussions and frustration.

The post Monday Movie: Saving Private Ryan, by Jason Eaken appeared first on Battleship Pretension. Every Monday, we’ll highlight a piece of writing from our vaults. This review of Saving Private Ryan originally ran as part of our top 100 movies list. I’m not sure there will be a war-film