The Witcher: Season 2 First ImpressionsThe Witcher, Netflix’s flagship fantasy series, made its long-awaited return in December. There are eight new episodes of Geralt’s…Jan 4, 2022Jan 4, 2022
Weekly Update: January 2, 2022Welcome to my weekly update. Here I’ll discuss what I did last week, and what I’ll be doing this week among some other bits, bobs, and…Jan 3, 2022Jan 3, 2022
Weekly Update: December 19, 2021Hi, my name is Jake Austen, and this is my first weekly update. The purpose of this post, and all future weekly updates, is to publish my…Dec 20, 2021Dec 20, 2021
Let’s Discuss Netflix’s The Witcher Season 1: Episode 1Geralt’s story in the first episode of Netflix’s The Witcher, “The End’s Beginning,” is an adaptation of “The Lesser Evil,” a short story…Dec 18, 2021Dec 18, 2021
When Do You Think the Earliest Sunset Occurs?The pandemic rages on. Computer chip shortages drive up the price of electronics. Each evening feels a little darker. But you know what…Dec 8, 20211Dec 8, 20211
Chart of Sunsets in Toronto for DecemberDid you know that in Toronto, the winter solstice isn’t the day the sun sets the earliest? That actually happens on December 9th.Dec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021
Published inThe ShortformGuns, Dead Artists, and 2021We’re coming upon the 41st anniversary of John Lennon’s death. But what does 2021 have to do with him, Kurt Cobain, Tupac Shakur, and…Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021
Published inThe Night PubA Short Story: Crimson and CarmineA sheen of drizzle covers the window into the dark apartment. The dim light, a kaleidoscope through raindrops shattering the spectrum…Oct 31, 20212Oct 31, 20212
5 Pre-2000 Horror Films I Plan to Watch Before HalloweenHalloween is just around the corner, and few things ignite my spirit for the season more than horror films! One thing I love to do in…Oct 19, 20212Oct 19, 20212