Useless Talent # 666

You know that philanthropy is just reputation laundering for the oligarchy? –Death of a Unicorn

Hey, guys!Today, Conan is taking a step back, and we’re instead pivoting to one of his recurring antagonists: Kaito Kid. Let’s see about that… The Rating: Well, I expected to like this way more than I did. Kaito Kid is mentioned *a lot* in Detektiv Conan. He makes an appearance in the manga, the show, and many of the movies. The dynamic there is always sort of hectic, and while I enjoy those…

Hey, guys!It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a bookish favorites post. Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Meeghan over on Meeghan Reads and is quite simple: check out the topic and write a post with your picks. Today, we’re checking out some upcoming releases that I’m looking forward. Let’s read Goodreads blurbs together. 👀 #1 Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves (coming July…

Hey, guys, we are – sort of – continuing with my Conan theme for this month. I recently discovered this spin-off show on Netflix. And what a wild ride that was! The Rating: This is absolutely hilarious. So, for those who like to watch Conan, it is sort of an Easter egg. There, the culprit is often shown simply as a black, shadowy outline, when they don’t yet want to give away who did it, or…

“What did one trash-raised, trash-named thief know about the Lost-Lands? The same stories every guttersnitch knew: extravagant lies, elaborate inventions.” ― Jaida Jones, Master of One

Hey people!Today, I’m back with a blast from the past, an anime that is super popular here in Germany (and obviously in Japan). I’m quite excited to start rambling about this, so let’s get started… (Sorry, I could only find a German trailer!) The Plot (according to Rotten Tomatoes): A 17-year-old detective prodigy is forcibly regressed into the body of a 7-year-old and adopts a new identity to…

Hello, my darling readers!Another month is over, so let me give you a little summary of the amazing posts just to make sure you didn’t miss anything. 😉 This month was dedicated to book and movie/TV show comparisons. I took a look at some old as well as new adaptations. I kicked things off with a special focus on Wuthering Heights. That was one of the most anticipated adaptations recently, so…

Hey, guys!It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a bookish favorites post. Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Meeghan over on Meeghan Reads and is quite simple: check out the topic and write a post with your picks. We’re halfway through the year, so let’s do a little check-in on all the books I’ve read this year. Or rather, the ones I like the most so far! #1 Witchcraft for Wayward Girls I love Grady…

Hello, my darling readers!It took me a little bit to finally sit down for a proper binging session, but I finally watched the second season of Disney’s take on the Percy Jackson books. Let’s see how that turned out… The Plot (according to Goodreads): After a year spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet.…

“Back in the day, though, you know, when I was starting out, you only needed two things: little common sense and a good bottle of Scotch.” –Last Breath

Hello, everybody!Today, we need to take a closer look at one of the most iconic movies of the 1980s. Let’s check out how this The War of the Roses adaptation panned out… The Plot (according to Goodreads): The War of the Roses has over time emerged as a synonym for modern divorce and its emotional aftershock. Since its publication it has spawned numerous film and stage adaptations, endless…

Hey, guys!It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a bookish favorites post. Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Meeghan over on Meeghan Reads and is quite simple: check out the topic and write a post with your picks. Sit down and buckle up for some books I tend to recommend to pretty much everybody. Yes, they’re that good! #1 Skulduggery Pleasant At this point, I’ve read about 15 Skulduggery books. If…

Hello, my darling readers!Today, we’ve got a rather interesting comparison to tackle. What if a marriage starts to crumble? The Plot (according to Goodreads): The War of the Roses has over time emerged as a synonym for modern divorce and its emotional aftershock. Since its publication it has spawned numerous film and stage adaptations, endless discourse on the dynamics of divorce as well as…

“I see no point in granting space in my life for the mundane.” ― Michael J. Sullivan, Drumindor

Hello, my darling readers!With this post, we can finally conclude my little Wuthering Heights journey. I’ve done in-depth book vs. movie posts for all the films below, but I wanted to draw my thoughts together a bit more concisely and give you an ultimate recommendation on which adaptation to go with! The Plot (according to Goodreads): Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, situated on…

Hey, guys!It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a bookish favorites post. Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Meeghan over on Meeghan Reads and is quite simple: check out the topic and write a post with your picks. This week, we’re talking about chaotic characters. As I was browsing my list of read books, I couldn’t really think of that many characters. And a quick browse through Goodreads actually…

Hello, my darling readers!Today, we’re discussing the final Wuthering Heights adaptation I’ve had up my sleeve. Of course, there are plenty more, but I think five are a good place to start. After this, I’ll do one more post ranking (and comparing) the adaptations! The Plot (according to Goodreads): Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, situated on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced…