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In Memoriam : Chris Cornell
May 18

May 18 In Memoriam : Chris Cornell

Benoit Lelievre
Essays

It’s been one year today and I still haven’t made peace with it.

The Self-Perpetuating War for Nobility
May 17

May 17 The Self-Perpetuating War for Nobility

Benoit Lelievre
Essays

Hopefully, the first and last thing I ever write about Donald Trump, the rhetorics of division and the poor state of liberal ideology.

Book Review : Joe Clifford - Broken Ground (2018)
May 16

May 16 Book Review : Joe Clifford - Broken Ground (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

The Jay Porter novels are a great example of novels growing within set boundaries. They are one of the finest series running today.

Classic Album Review : Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (2001)
May 15

May 15 Classic Album Review : Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (2001)

Benoit Lelievre
Album Reviews

When Dimmu Borgir was at the height of their powers, they experimented a lot, but they never lost sight of what exactly they were trying to do.

Movie Review : Justice League (2017)
May 14

May 14 Movie Review : Justice League (2017)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Everybody knows this movie isn’t good. I wanted to explain to you why, but I ran out of space to name all the reasons.

Book Review : Ryan Sayles - Albatross (2018)
May 11

May 11 Book Review : Ryan Sayles - Albatross (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

The third novel in the Richard Dean Buckner series is quite the tonal shift from its predecessors, but it’s great for that it is.

Movie Review : L.A. Story (1991)
May 10

May 10 Movie Review : L.A. Story (1991)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

I had to make sure L.A Story was a real movie and I hadn’t just dreamt it, so I watched it again.

Album Review : Dimmu Borgir - Eonian (2018)
May 9

May 9 Album Review : Dimmu Borgir - Eonian (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Album Reviews

I wanted to like this album, but it didn’t want to like me back.

Movie Review : Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
May 8

May 8 Movie Review : Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

If you seen this movie and wonder why it affected you so deeply, I have answers for you.

Book Review : C.S DeWildt - Suburban Dick (2018)
May 7

May 7 Book Review : C.S DeWildt - Suburban Dick (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Quite the tonal shift for C.S DeWildt with Suburban Dick, but the heir apparent to Jim Thompson still has it.

Book Review : Ryan Gattis - Air (2016)
May 4

May 4 Book Review : Ryan Gattis - Air (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

So, I’ve read another YA novel by accident, but this one is interesting because it nails how young men think.

Movie Review : Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
May 3

May 3 Movie Review : Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Where I conclude my Indiana Jones retrospective and draw conclusions as to why it’s never been anyone’s favorite franchise.

What Should I Review Next?
May 2

May 2 What Should I Review Next?

Benoit Lelievre
Blogging

I want YOUR movie suggestions for Dead End Follies.

Movie Review : Batman - The Killing Joke (2016)
May 1

May 1 Movie Review : Batman - The Killing Joke (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

The first thing you need to know about this adaptation is that The Joker isn’t even mentioned until halfway.

Movie Review : Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Apr 30

Apr 30 Movie Review : Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Indiana Jones punches Nazis in the Last Crusade, but is he punching the ideology or people with a funny German accent?

Book Review : Chris Campanioni - Drift (2018)
Apr 27

Apr 27 Book Review : Chris Campanioni - Drift (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

I enjoyed the heck out of Drift, but it’s not a book I can straightforwardly recommend. You need to figure out for yourself if it’s meant for you.

Album Review : A Perfect Circle - Eat the Elephant (2018)
Apr 26

Apr 26 Album Review : A Perfect Circle - Eat the Elephant (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Album Reviews

I should’ve expected a curve ball from A Perfect Circle, but I’m still not sure what to do with this album.

Book Review : Jennifer Hillier - Jar of Hearts (2018)
Apr 25

Apr 25 Book Review : Jennifer Hillier - Jar of Hearts (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Long story short: this is the best novel I’ve read in 20178, so far. It’s not perfect, but it has such a bold moral stance that I’m cool with imperfections.

Movie Review : Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Apr 24

Apr 24 Movie Review : Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Everybody likes Indiana Jones, but LOVE Star Wars. Why is that franchise like the distant cousin? Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has some answers for us.

Book Review : William Boyle - The Lonely Witness (2018)
Apr 23

Apr 23 Book Review : William Boyle - The Lonely Witness (2018)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Another nuanced, precise and sophisticated novel for William Boyle. Fans of his debut novel Gravesend will be all over The Lonely Witness.

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