PinnedWhy Fight Club is a love storyNow, I’m sure most of us know this movie, or have at least seen pop culture about it, but here’s something they may have missed. I’m firmly of the belief that this movie is a love story, a different kind. Told through a split personality/shadow done in a different way…Fight Club2 min read
PinnedTurning Red and the curious case of criticismIt’s been a few weeks since Turning Red, the new smash hit from Pixar, hit the airwaves on Disney+. And almost from the start there has been criticism. Mainly from men. But before we go into that, let’s look at the story of this movie. It’s a coming of age…Turning Red2 min read
2 days agoWhy do people that decide people’s journey don’t know the law?This post is a bit more personal. It’s about a journey I just came back from. You see, I’m a Romanian, who also became a British citizen last year, and I’m also settled. What that means is that I can travel anywhere in Europe and back in the UK with…Law3 min read
May 21The one thing that UEFA does right that The FA doesn’tNow, I don’t watch football as much as before, but I still read about it, and there were three particular cases that popped up this week. Billy Sharp being headbutted, and Everton fans harassing Crystal Palace staff. And in a lower division, Jordan Bowery getting pushed. Not to to mention the…Football2 min read
May 20Everything everywhere all at once, the Chinese Matrix or how dreamers areMmm, yes, I know, that technically, this isn’t made in China, but it features Chinese protagonists. Anyway, this movie starts fairly easy with someone who doesn’t have much attention for anything and it goes into a weird, strange, random trip about everything, anything, and nothing at the same time. …Everything Everywhere2 min read
May 9Thanos’ snap and the weakness of humans in the Marvel-verseI’m sure most people have heard of the mythical snap from the Marvel Universe, where the almighty conquering brute from a different ecosystem snapped his fingers once he gained all the infinity stones and proceeded to vanquish half the population of Earth. What Thanos did can be considered savage and…Thanos2 min read
Apr 29Belle and the art of modern tragedyWhether or not you’ve heard of this little nugget, it has made an impact in the west, at least based on how well it was received at Cannes last year. Belle tells the story of Suzu, a high-schooler who has trauma and flees into the virtual reality of a game…Belle2 min read
Apr 20Why Coda won best film at the OscarsI’m sure those of you who frequently watch movies have heard of this little nugget called Coda, that was the Oscar for Best Picture, as well as Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Troy Kotsur, first male to do so, and second deaf actor since his…Coda2 min read
Nov 21, 2021The pointlessness of covid tests at the borderSo, I’m a European guy that travelled throughout Europe this Summer. And this is going to about that experience. And yes, I know, I’m a few months late, but life gets in the way sometimes. You see, when I left the Uk to travel, I went by train, and while…Covid3 min read
Aug 1, 2021Wandavision, the show about trauma or What if?I have recently watched this show and I like how the story you get changes by the end. While I thought at the start it might be a bit charming and cute and different, it changed into something way more serious than I thought it would be. …Wandavision2 min read
