Author Archives: Paolo Jasa

After finding out that the school's library was a welcome respite from the heat of the tropical island he inhabited, Paolo Jasa found out that books were a whole lot better than being a constant target during P.E. class; so much so that he developed a love for them that would last him a life time. His first forays in Science Fiction were in the novels of the esteemed I. Asimov, R. Bradbury, and D. Adams, while his adventures in Fantasy took him to the realms of Discworld, Hogwarts, and a Chicago that houses the only Wizard-For-Hire found in the local Yellow Pages, Harry Dresden.

Then he found out about Gaiman's Sandman comics, Miyazaki's animé, Pixar's movies, and (almost) every single web-comic on the Internet.

This changed things a little bit. A lot, in fact.

Regardless, Paolo's currently enrolled in the College of William and Mary to get a Bachelor's Degree in ... something. Hopefully in English or in Education in order to become a teacher, and to bend the minds of the next generation towards all things nerdy. While not studying or reading, he enjoys playing the alto saxophone and singing unabashedly around campus when no one’s looking.

Comic Review: The Incredibles #4

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The Parrs, more commonly known as The Incredibles, start another chapter in their adventures as a family of “supers” in the fourth installment of The Incredibles, published by BOOM Kids!

A Beginner’s Guide to Fan Fiction

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Paolo takes a plunge into the world of fan fiction, asking what it is, why people do it, and why it is awesome!

Book Review: Unseen Academicals

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As an avid fan of the series, and of the author himself, I can safely say that this is one really good read: the dialogue and narrative is spiked with Pratchett’s own brand of wit, humor, and critical thinking that have the capacity to leave readers with both a hearty laugh and some serious thoughts.

Top Ten Animé Openings

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As a child growing up in an Asian country, I was hopelessly engrossed in animé, in the same way a child growing up in the United States to be engrossed in Saturday morning television shows. I decided to dig through my childhood memories, my own recent experiences, and the expertise of some of my friends to find the top ten animé opening sequences.

Top Five Modern Musicals

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Last week, I ranked the top five musicals of the Golden Age of Musicals. Musicals have matured alongside other media through the turbulent years between then and now, so this week, I return to the present to find the best modern musicals, from between the 1970s to the 2000s.

Top Five Classic Musicals

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Paolo takes a look back into the Golden Age of musical theatre and chooses the top five musicals in the era.

Comic Review: Toy Story: The Mysterious Stranger TPB

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Like many of the 2D animated Disney films before it, Toy Story is considered a classic and a mainstay within both film and animation circles. However, in all brevity, this comic spin-off of Toy Story falls short of that standard.