Monthly Archives: December 2018

Ralph Breaks the Internet reviewed

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Topher

  December is almost over and Sydneysiders have been caught amidst a heatwave. With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees in parts of the metropolis, people have been finding refuge in beaches, pools, rivers, shopping malls, and at the cinemas. They … Continue reading →

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The Hailstorm before Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Topher

© Christopher Ong 2018. All Rights Reserved.   T’was the week before Christmas, when all through the town Not a raindrop was letting, not even past sundown; The houses were pelted and the cars on the ground My! Were they … Continue reading →

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Buzzer beater

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Topher

  I was thinking of writing another movie review, but my last two posts concerned a pair of films that we saw at the cinemas. The Shape of Water, in spite of stunning visuals and distinctive storytelling, could wait. This … Continue reading →

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Creed II reviewed

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Topher

  Yesterday was another scorcher, reaching 36 degrees in parts of Sydney. When I left the house, the air was already humid but would only get worse through the day. Thankfully, I was dressed in the right outfit. It pays … Continue reading →

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Widows reviewed

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Topher

  After a three-week hiatus, I was back at the movies. I was planning on seeing Crimes of Grindelwald, but the subpar reviews put me off. Given it was a sequel, I was also concerned of a drop-off in quality … Continue reading →

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