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Why The Odyssey Is Nolan's Weakest Film (And Masters Of The Universe Wins Summer 2026)
Christopher Nolan doesn't make bad films. That's precisely what makes The Odyssey so disappointing — it isn't a failure of ambition, it's a failure of restraint. I say this as someone who considers Inception the high-water mark of modern blockbuster filmmaking — a film that earned its complexity, its practical effects, its refusal to hold the audience's hand. The Odyssey wants that same credit, but it's chasing the signature rather than the substance. Somewhere between Inters
Aug 12 min read


Looksmaxxing at 46: What a Doctor Actually Thinks
Looksmaxxing has taken over the internet — half of it is genuinely useful advice, the other half is nonsense sold by people with zero medical training. So I figured I'd settle it from the other side of the consultation table. In this episode of Stryke of Midnight, I walk through what looksmaxxing actually means, then show you three procedures I've had done myself: — Broadband light hair removal, for a permanent clean shave. No shadow, no stubble, no maintenance. The James B
Jul 201 min read


The Secret Nobu Singapore Menu Nobody Tells You About
There's a particular kind of magic that happens when a restaurant decides to stop showing you the menu and start showing you what it can actually do. That's what happened at Nobu Singapore, on a night that was meant to celebrate my brother-in-law Seb's birthday and ended up becoming one of the more memorable meals of my year. The plan going in was simple enough — book Nobu, order well, make it a proper celebration. What we didn't plan for was a quiet word with a chef I've com
Jul 122 min read


Forbes Says He-Man Is Getting A Sequel. I Said It First. | Masters of The Universe Vindicated
A few days ago I published a video on this channel arguing that everyone calling Masters of the Universe a box office bomb was measuring the wrong thing entirely. The response was substantial — over 7,000 views, more than 100 new subscribers, and a comment section that became one of the most passionate debates I've hosted on Stryke of Midnight. A lot of people disagreed with me. Forbes has now published a full analysis by Caroline Reid reaching exactly the same conclusion. An
Jul 53 min read


I Left The NHS For Singapore | The Honest Truth About Being A Doctor In Both
I Left The NHS For Singapore | The Honest Truth About Being A Doctor In Both
Jun 303 min read


Everyone Says He-Man Bombed. Everyone Is Wrong. | Masters of The Universe & The Values of a Gentleman
The internet has rendered its verdict. Masters of the Universe — the long-awaited Amazon Prime film starring the iconic He-Man and Skeletor — opened to approximately $60 million at the global box office against a reported $200 million production budget. By traditional metrics, that's a disaster. I'm here to tell you it isn't. And I'll explain why. The Wrong Measuring Stick The "did it bomb?" question only makes sense if you're applying the economics of a traditional movie stu
Jun 173 min read


How To Pack A Suit Without Wrinkles | A Gentleman's Packing Guide
Last week in Johor Bahru, the Hook & Albert Twill Weekender Garment Bag failed at its one job. My suit arrived creased. The internet's reviews, it turns out, were not to be trusted. So we're solving the problem properly. In this episode of Stryke of Midnight, I walk you through the exact technique I use to pack a suit without wrinkles — no expensive garment bag required, no dark arts, just the right fold done the right way. Why Most Men Get This Wrong The instinct is to treat
Jun 142 min read


A Gentleman's Weekend in JB | Danger, Abandoned Buildings & a Very Private Meeting
Dr Bobby Stryker crosses the Causeway for a gentleman's weekend in Johor Bahru — abandoned buildings, a private meeting, and a marina district that made international headlines for all the wrong reasons. A side of JB most visitors never see.
Jun 72 min read
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