Daemons of the Shadow Realm has our heroes pulling off some very brutal and hasty smash and grabs in Ep. 18 "Fujin and Raijin". Typically, people would use that tactic to steal goods. However, in this case, this tactic is being used to steal people. It's all for a good cause though, since the
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has Sitara and Töregene start to open up a formerly tight seam of brotherhood in Ep. 7 "Brothers". All to begin the storm that will shatter the Mongol Empire into warring clans. Forces within the Mongol Empire work to keep that seam closed, but they're fighting
"Little Red Riding Hood" is one of the most well-known fairy tales in the world. The story of a young girl wearing a red hood being attacked by a wolf masquerading as her grandma (somehow) is one of the most beloved of the Grimm Brothers' tales. As you might imagine then, this fame and popularity
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia delves deep into the backstory of Töregene and why she hates the Mongols in Ep. 6 "The Mergen People". Honestly, after seeing all of that, you can easily see why Sitara / Fatima empathizes with her so much. Their respective backstories have similar beats, and each
Daemons of the Shadow Realm shows us one of the most wonderfully executed baited traps in Ep. 17 "Crybaby and Naughty Child". All with the intended target of the trap, a traitor within the ranks of the Kagemoris, taking it hook, line, and sinker. The resulting battle as well as the ripple effects
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia proves the old adage that no plan survives contact with the enemy in Ep. 5 "A Snake Shows Its Colors, Man Hides His Colors". Admittedly, the plan isn't even Sitara's plan. It's the plan of her mistress Sorghaghtani. However, it still becomes clear that the whole plan
Daemons of the Shadow Realm gives Yuru and his Daemons and allies a very much not-so-peaceful night in Ep. 16 "Kagemori and Shingo". Indeed, it's a rather bloody and violent night, full of twists and turns that will leave viewers gaping in shock. All in all, it's a very entertaining episode for us.
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia finally involves Sitara in the beginnings of some courtly intrigue in Ep. 4 "Otchigin". It's quite reminiscent of The Apothecary Diaries, which has a similar premise. This anime too now promises some deadly political thriller similar to Maomao's adventures in the rear
A common theme through many of the films at TIFF - especially the historical ones - feature women who lament being girls. Whether it’s The Julia Set (2026), Magazine (2026) or even La Bola Negra (2026), it’s hard being a girl, but also beautiful and Priscilla captures that irony with compassion
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a franchise revival that feels like it understands what made the original games so much fun. The gameplay is fast, frantic, and often delightfully violent, while the game throws a surprisingly large number of systems and mechanics at you. Thankfully, most of them feel
Winifred Notty is a woman looking for answers. When we meet her in Zachary Wigon's film Victorian Psycho, she is a slightly off governess for a family. Mr. and Mrs. Pounds (Jason Isaacs and Ruth Wilson) have two children who need to be taught. A young boy named Andrew (Jacobi Jupe) and Drusilla
