Zhan lang / Wolf Warrior (2015) - Explosive propaganda with sympathetic characters - 6/10 (29/06/19)

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It's a mystery to me why Wolf Warrior became one of the most successful cinematic franchises in the People's Republic of China. The acting performances are cringe-worthy at times and especially lead actor Wu Jing has stiff body language yet overacts whenever...

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Reunion with friends in Germany

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A tale of two Batushki: natural evolution - A review of Batushka's Hospodi

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Let's address the elephant in the room: Batushka went through a nasty split after their debut record and there are now two groups releasing music under that moniker. Many people claim that the band reviewed here stole the initial idea and should be completely...

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A tale of two Batushki: Plodding mass - A review of Batushka's Panikhida

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Batushka released a surprising debut record with Litourgiya that combined Eastern Orthodox Liturgy with blistering black metal elements. The band however had a nasty split and there are now two bands that exist under the Batushka moniker. This group here...

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The album to end all albums - A review of Sabaton's The Great War

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Sabaton once started as a serious power metal band that treated historical subjects with care, energy and respect but after the inspired Carolus Rex record and the split with two thirds of the line-up that followed immediately after, the band has gone...

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