Tag: Netflix
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Sword of Destiny: The Best Background Book for the Witcher Series
A few years ago, I picked up The Witcher books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, in an attempt to learn more about the video games based on them. As expected, the books provide tons more backstory, which the games just throw at you to figure out as you play. Back then, I read two books: The Last Wish,…
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5 Episodes of “Black Mirror” to Get You Started
I recently finished watching the science fiction show Black Mirror. Created by Charlie Brooker, it’s a dark look at what our future could be, focusing mostly on our obsession with technology. Each episode is a self-contained story — so you can watch them in any order without missing a thing — depicting a different version…
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Noir Turned Upside-Down in “Jessica Jones”
After finishing the first season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones this weekend, I can tell you two big reasons why I enjoyed it so much: It features a host of tough, witty women in leading roles. It totally reminds me of Lost Girl and Gilmore Girls in that respect. Jessica Jones and her best friend Trish…
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