Author Archives: Topher

Quick to the draw

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Topher

What’s something most people don’t know about you? I’m a quick learner. If it’s within my powers, I’ll grasp it in a hurry. Let us count the ways. I only started tuning in to tennis here in Sydney. In spite … Continue reading →

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Black Rabbit (2025): The new Ozark

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Topher

My review of Netflix’s Black Rabbit (2025) Continue reading →

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I was raised on Spark Avenue

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Topher

Personally, I’ve tried my hand in three literary forms. Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry Continue reading →

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Secret Skill

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Topher

What skill would you like to learn? This week’s title is taken from a retro Semisonic song. Months ago, I uncovered the gem via Spotify. With its catchy tune, it has remained on my YouTube playlist. I’d like to be … Continue reading →

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Wellington’s Finest

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Topher

TL;DR My top four poems are: Mi Primer Adios (My First Farewell). 70 lines. My Flick. A parody of a movie theme song. 68 lines. The Green Hills of North Ryde. A tribute to uni life. 76 lines Musings (2025 … Continue reading →

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Best. Album. Ever.

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Topher

What’s your all-time favorite album? I usually go for older music. I grew up on Snow Patrol (SP), The Fray, The Script, and Newton Faulkner. More recent go-to’s include George Ezra and Ed Sheeran. I love Eyes Open by SP. … Continue reading →

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CODA (2021) reviewed

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Topher

It’s not every day that Topher reviews an Oscar Best Picture. In the past, I watched and analysed Parasite and Green Book. I saw both at the cinemas with a friend. Aside from this, I evaluated Moonlight, The Shape of … Continue reading →

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The Hermit

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Topher

He moves at a snail’s pace with all the time in the race In his thirties, published the Great 20th century American Novel Before this, met iconic Ernest Hemingway who owned the place The don was very encouraging of his … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Topher

Actor Jackie Chan was asked by this reporter. Was he happy with his life? His retort was thus: ‘You know I once heard some very wise words: …Your restless child is the dream of every childless person Your small home … Continue reading →

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Squid Game (2025) reviewed

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Topher

I looked through my blog posts. I’ve never posted about Squid Game. Yes, I’ve mentioned it in other reviews. I haven’t written specifically about the Korean series. Unless wandering in the Sahara, most would’ve heard of Squid. The series is … Continue reading →

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