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by Sebastian Kluth

Rest in Peace, David Lynch (1946 - 2025)!

Rest in Peace, David Lynch (1946 - 2025)!

Rest in peace, David Lynch! In order to celebrate the immortal works of this creative writer, director and actor, let me introduce you to my ten favourite releases by this unique American artist. 1. Twin Peaks (television series, 1989 - 1991 and 2017)...

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A Japanese Franchise Goes Global - A Review of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

A Japanese Franchise Goes Global - A Review of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the eighth main entry in the role-playing video game franchise known as Yakuza in the West and as Like a Dragon in the East. The game follows protagonist Kasuga Ichiban who looks for his mother in Hawaii and uncovers...

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Showcasing the Contemporary Excellence of Symphonic Gothic Metal - A Review of Mortemia's The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions

Showcasing the Contemporary Excellence of Symphonic Gothic Metal - A Review of Mortemia's The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions

Mortemia is the solo project by Norwegian musician and singer Morten Veland who is best known for his work in symphonic gothic metal bands Sirenia and Tristania. The project's first full length effort Misere Mortem focused on a calm, introspective and...

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A Historical Drama That Matters More Right Now Than It Ever Has Before - A Review of 12.12.: The Day

A Historical Drama That Matters More Right Now Than It Ever Has Before - A Review of 12.12.: The Day

12.12.: The Day, originally published as Seoul-ui bom, is a South Korean historical action-drama that takes place in the late seventies and early eighties in South Korea as it follows the assassination of President Park Chung Hee, the declaration of martial...

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A Significant Step Forward - A Review of The Halo Effect's March of the Unheard

A Significant Step Forward - A Review of The Halo Effect's March of the Unheard

The Halo Effect's debut record Days of the Lost had been a bitter disappointment in my humble opinion due to saccharine pop music influences, repetitive hoarse vocals and inoffensively mild guitar work. The group's sophomore output March of the Unheard...

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Fading Away Rather Than Burning Out - A Review of Alienoid: The Return to the Future

Fading Away Rather Than Burning Out - A Review of Alienoid: The Return to the Future

Alienoid: The Return to the Future, originally published as Oegye+in 2bu, is the second and hopefully final part of the duology that started with Alienoid, originally known as Oegye+in 1bu. In order to understand this film, you must be familiar with the...

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My Contribution Updates on the Internet Movie Data Base

Dear readers, I have written more than one thousand reviews on the Internet Movie Data Base, I have participated in more than a thousand polls and I have created dozens of lists. However, I have also added other significant contributions such as adding...

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A Concept That Has Run Its Course - A Review of Патриархь's Пророк Илия

A Concept That Has Run Its Course - A Review of Патриархь's Пророк Илия

About a decade ago, Polish band Батюшка had a significant impact upon the black metal scene with its acclaimed debut record Литоургиiа that creatively combined lyrics inspired by Eastern Orthodox liturgy, sacral symphonic musicianship and ecclesiastical...

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So Bad That It's Hard to Believe - A Review of Repelledeath's Repelledeath

So Bad That It's Hard to Believe - A Review of Repelledeath's Repelledeath

I usually stick to the motto that you shouldn't write anything if you don't have anything positive to say about a new band and its debut release. However, my intentions are indeed most positive: I simply want to prevent anyone from wasting twenty-seven...

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A Successful Reconnection with the Past - A Review of Metallica's Some Kind of Monster

A Successful Reconnection with the Past - A Review of Metallica's Some Kind of Monster

Some Kind of Monster is one of the most valuable extended plays thrash metal legends Metallica have ever released. The title track is taken from the group's controversial St. Anger studio record and also supports documentary film Metallica: Some Kind...

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