Karri Ojala
@karriojala.bsky.social
I'm a Finnish person writing about the books I've read and related topics. I also do av arts, film podcasting, editing, IT, Linux, video games and living abroad. I'm trying to read 100 books in 2025. substack.com/@karriojala
I analyzed the two Judge Dredd movies with Henrik and discussed whether it's satire, fascism, failed satire that ends up being fascism, and its societal implications.
#JudgeDredd
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#JudgeDredd
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#197 - Judge Dredd vs Judge Dredd: Political Satire or Fascism? - Film Analysis - The Flick Lab
From 1995’s Stallone spectacle to 2012’s Karl Urban reboot, Judge Dredd straddles a bizarre line between political satire and fascist power fantasy. In this episode of The Flick Lab, Karri and Henrik ...
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August 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I analyzed the two Judge Dredd movies with Henrik and discussed whether it's satire, fascism, failed satire that ends up being fascism, and its societal implications.
#JudgeDredd
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#JudgeDredd
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Hannibal Lecter: Complete Film Series Analysis (Manhunter to Hannibal Rising). Hosted by audiovisual professionals, me and Henrik. theflicklab.com/2025/07/08/1...
#196 - Hannibal Lecter: Complete Film Series Analysis (Manhunter to Hannibal Rising) - The Flick Lab
The Silence of the Lambs catapulted Anthony Hopkins to global stardom. Thomas Harris’ novels have lead the series forward, even by forcing the writer’s hand to continue the story. What has made the fi...
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July 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hannibal Lecter: Complete Film Series Analysis (Manhunter to Hannibal Rising). Hosted by audiovisual professionals, me and Henrik. theflicklab.com/2025/07/08/1...
I did a playthrough of the original #TombRaider on #SegaSaturn. As I'm very experienced with this version, it might be interesting to hear me tell about the version differences between PC / PS1 / Saturn.
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Tomb Raider (Saturn) Playthrough Run with Live Commentary - All Secrets - Sega Saturn USA (1996)
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June 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I did a playthrough of the original #TombRaider on #SegaSaturn. As I'm very experienced with this version, it might be interesting to hear me tell about the version differences between PC / PS1 / Saturn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrF7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrF7...
New episode! At its surface, Possession (1981) can be described as an exploration of dissolution and transformation. However, that doesn't capture the film’s psychological intensity, depth and impact. One of the most disturbing films we’ve analyzed on The Flick Lab.
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Possession (1981) - A Film Like No Other - Film Analysis (episode 195)
YouTube video by The Flick Lab Podcast
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May 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
New episode! At its surface, Possession (1981) can be described as an exploration of dissolution and transformation. However, that doesn't capture the film’s psychological intensity, depth and impact. One of the most disturbing films we’ve analyzed on The Flick Lab.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9aB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9aB...
I read and reviewed Plato's The Republic.
Plato having a conversation with himself, speaking on behalf of Socrates, as Socrates, with three author-biased interlocutors, trying to define the perfect society... [read more:]
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#PlatoTheRepublic
Plato having a conversation with himself, speaking on behalf of Socrates, as Socrates, with three author-biased interlocutors, trying to define the perfect society... [read more:]
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#PlatoTheRepublic
Karri Ojala's review of The Republic
4/5: Plato having a conversation with himself, speaking on behalf of Socrates, as Socrates, with three author-biased interlocutors, trying to define the perfect society, "Kallipolis", and how it shoul...
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May 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I read and reviewed Plato's The Republic.
Plato having a conversation with himself, speaking on behalf of Socrates, as Socrates, with three author-biased interlocutors, trying to define the perfect society... [read more:]
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#PlatoTheRepublic
Plato having a conversation with himself, speaking on behalf of Socrates, as Socrates, with three author-biased interlocutors, trying to define the perfect society... [read more:]
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#PlatoTheRepublic
I played #WormsArmageddon against an experienced colleague and took a horrible beating.
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Worms Armageddon - Learning to Play and Getting Schooled by a Pro
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May 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I played #WormsArmageddon against an experienced colleague and took a horrible beating.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JXA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JXA...
I played through the 3D Sonic World in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yje2...
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Sonic Jam: Sonic World Playthrough | 3D Sonic on Sega Saturn! With Live Commentary by Sam and Sam
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May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I played through the 3D Sonic World in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yje2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yje2...
I played the first level out of the 128,016,000 of #Sonic1 #BlueSpheres in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3HP...
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Sonic Jam: Sonic 1 & Knuckles (Blue Spheres) on Sega Saturn with Live Commentary by Sam and Sam
YouTube video by Play Sam More!
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May 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I played the first level out of the 128,016,000 of #Sonic1 #BlueSpheres in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3HP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3HP...
I played through #Sonic3Knuckles in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxAn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxAn...
Sonic Jam: Sonic 3 & Knuckles Playthrough on Sega Saturn with Commentary by Sam and Sam
YouTube video by Play Sam More!
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May 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I played through #Sonic3Knuckles in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxAn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxAn...
I played through #Sonic2 in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW3b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW3b...
Sonic Jam: Sonic 2 Playthrough on Sega Saturn with Commentary by Sam and Sam
YouTube video by Play Sam More!
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May 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I played through #Sonic2 in #SonicJam on #SegaSaturn. Live commentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW3b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW3b...
A video from me about #Android #debloat with open source (FOSS) apps.
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Use Open Source Phone Apps to Ditch Bloatware, Boost Performance, Battery Life & Security
YouTube video by Linux Lodge
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April 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A video from me about #Android #debloat with open source (FOSS) apps.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLqR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLqR...
Playthrough of #PanelDePon aka #TetrisAttack, with commentary by me and the other Sam. #SNES
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaaG...
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Panel de Pon (aka Tetris Attack) Playthrough on SNES w/ Commentary
YouTube video by Play Sam More!
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March 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Playthrough of #PanelDePon aka #TetrisAttack, with commentary by me and the other Sam. #SNES
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaaG...
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My latest discussion with Henrik in The Flick Lab podcast.
#AlienRomulus
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#AlienRomulus
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#193 - Alien: Romulus (2024) - Worth the Hype? - The Flick Lab
Is Alien Romulus the greatest Alien movie since James Cameron's Aliens, or an overhyped letdown? Let's find out.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My latest discussion with Henrik in The Flick Lab podcast.
#AlienRomulus
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#AlienRomulus
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January 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
If there are any accounts out there who are more interested in providing value than a cascade of emojis, I might follow you.
December 26, 2024 at 12:17 PM
If there are any accounts out there who are more interested in providing value than a cascade of emojis, I might follow you.
What would be your solutions to remove misinformation from the internet? Should every post be read by AI in advance before publishing, with well-sourced and researched sources as its basis? This way, there could be a way to reach a reasonable medium where most information would be accurate.
December 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM
What would be your solutions to remove misinformation from the internet? Should every post be read by AI in advance before publishing, with well-sourced and researched sources as its basis? This way, there could be a way to reach a reasonable medium where most information would be accurate.
An excellent overall look at the The Berlin Wall and everything around it. The effects of the wall on east and west economies, methods of fleeing to the west, background tug-of-wars, dirty games, broken families, facade and propaganda, hopes and fears. #TheBerlinWall #FrederickTaylor
December 22, 2024 at 4:57 AM
An excellent overall look at the The Berlin Wall and everything around it. The effects of the wall on east and west economies, methods of fleeing to the west, background tug-of-wars, dirty games, broken families, facade and propaganda, hopes and fears. #TheBerlinWall #FrederickTaylor
The Power of Habit offers insights into habit loops and how to break out of them. Mostly anecdotal stories, but their backbone is science. You learn about the structure of habits, and the toolset you can utilize. A valuable read as practical advice. #CharlesDuhigg #ThePowerofHabit
December 12, 2024 at 3:28 PM
The Power of Habit offers insights into habit loops and how to break out of them. Mostly anecdotal stories, but their backbone is science. You learn about the structure of habits, and the toolset you can utilize. A valuable read as practical advice. #CharlesDuhigg #ThePowerofHabit
The Moral Landscape is the basic instruction manual on how to approach morality through what Harris calls 'moral realism', which in its core discounts the moral relativism ingrained in our societies on every level imaginable. Highly recommended. #SamHarris #TheMoralLandscape
November 29, 2024 at 6:55 PM
The Moral Landscape is the basic instruction manual on how to approach morality through what Harris calls 'moral realism', which in its core discounts the moral relativism ingrained in our societies on every level imaginable. Highly recommended. #SamHarris #TheMoralLandscape
It could've been properly processed immigration with quotas, and planning everything decades ahead, including integration plan. Instead, it was uncontrolled migration with no plan and millions of unknown people running across borders. This book brings these issues into clear focus. #DouglasMurray
November 29, 2024 at 3:04 AM
It could've been properly processed immigration with quotas, and planning everything decades ahead, including integration plan. Instead, it was uncontrolled migration with no plan and millions of unknown people running across borders. This book brings these issues into clear focus. #DouglasMurray
"Pocahontas: My Own Story" is not really about Pocahontas, but it is Smith's first-hand account of the daily struggles at the Virginia colony. Smith has likely fabricated many major events. But it's fascinating to read about the experiences that took place some 417 years ago.
November 25, 2024 at 5:47 PM
"Pocahontas: My Own Story" is not really about Pocahontas, but it is Smith's first-hand account of the daily struggles at the Virginia colony. Smith has likely fabricated many major events. But it's fascinating to read about the experiences that took place some 417 years ago.
Sometimes what's right in front of you isn't actionable until you read a cohesive book like this one. Very practical advice on getting your act together by not giving in to the main cause why people don't getting anything done anymore - the internet. #SlowProductivity #CalNewport
November 24, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Sometimes what's right in front of you isn't actionable until you read a cohesive book like this one. Very practical advice on getting your act together by not giving in to the main cause why people don't getting anything done anymore - the internet. #SlowProductivity #CalNewport
An excellent book on the life in one poor neighborhood in Kosovo, and the organization and the school that was built out of nothing, with the tenacity of Elizabeth Gowing. Kids get to go to school and have a fighting chance to carve their future. Bravo! #TheRubbishPickersWife
November 23, 2024 at 4:31 PM
An excellent book on the life in one poor neighborhood in Kosovo, and the organization and the school that was built out of nothing, with the tenacity of Elizabeth Gowing. Kids get to go to school and have a fighting chance to carve their future. Bravo! #TheRubbishPickersWife