Weekly Quick Hits - September 11
Your weekly list of media you won't see anywhere else
Each week, I’m going to send out a list of entertainment I’ve spent time with. Stuff I’ve seen, read, played, listened to, etc. These may be things I recommend or that I just want to share. Let’s go!
Watching
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Summary: Bard Edgin just wants to restore his family, but the world of Faerûn has a larger campaign in mind for him and his troupe of thieves.
My thoughts: I had a great time writing about this one, check it out:
The Dungeons to my Dragons
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a good, fun movie. Whether you’re an avid D&D player or have never heard of a TTRPG, Honor Among Thieves has all the pieces you need for a great movie night. Film Stats Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Where to watch: Prime
Predators
Summary: A documentary series covering some of the world’s most famous predators and how they’re adapting to changes in their environments and populations.
My thoughts: I love big cats and documentaries about big cats. This isn’t the best I’ve seen, but it’s a good watch. Tom Hardy is a great narrator. If you don’t like seeing animals die, though, this is not the show for you.
Where to watch: Netflix
One Piece
Summary: The live action adaptation of the record-smashing manga. Optimistic Monkey D. Luffy is determined to become King of the Pirates.
My thoughts: I finished the first season today, and I still like it! It’s a really accessible introduction to a series with thousands (?) of existing chapters.
Where to watch: Netflix
Reading
The Thursday Murder Club
By Richard Osman
Summary: Four septuagenarians in a British retirement community gather each week to discuss unsolved murders. Suddenly a death in their own community gives them an opportunity to investigate a new murder.
My thoughts: This is my book club’s latest pick, and I am thrilled so far. It’s a “can’t put it down” book, for sure.
Learn More: Penguin Random House
Playing
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
Summary: Geralt of Rivia, witcher, returns in the third installment of The Witcher game series, inspired by the book series of the same name. He is searching for his missing, adoptive daughter Ciri, after learning she’s returned and the Wild Hunt is hot on her trail.
My thoughts: I have lost count of how many times I have played this game in the last seven years. It is absolutely my favorite game, and I’m working my way through the latest, next-gen updates. I love them.
Learn More: CD PROJEKT RED
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
From Dungeons & Dragons
Summary: Your group of adventurers explores the frigid land of Icewind Dale, where it is eternal winter and the locals are…well, how do you think people would be with 10 years of eternal winter?
My thoughts: I have been playing this campaign for a while now, and it is great fun! My bard, Nya, got to finish off a ghost in our latest session. Fantastic.
Learn More: Dungeons & Dragons
And that’s the list this week! What do you think? Have you seen, read, heard, played of these titles? What have you been enjoying lately?