Category Archives: movies

The Namesake (2006): an excursion

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Topher

Which fictional world would be the most fun to vacation in? With fictional worlds, obvious choices are Game of Thrones, Squid Game, and Stranger Things. I’ve reviewed all three. No need to rehash. Ages ago, I saw The Namesake on … Continue reading →

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‘Losing Family’

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Topher

What quality do you value most in a friend? ‘Losing family obliges us to find family; not always family that is our blood, but family that can become our blood.’ If we manage to look beyond what lurks dimly on … Continue reading →

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‘No pain, no gain’

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Topher

What sacrifices have you made in life? As earth’s apex species, we must distinguish between essentials and caprices. Food? essential. Fast food? caprices. Water? Essential. Pomeranians? Non-essential. Shelter? Staple. Movies? Nah. Here are some things that I’ve cut back on … Continue reading →

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In Houston

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Topher

What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? I’ve always wanted to be involved in anything space related. My dreams have evolved. I’ll build a wall in space, cabron…and have Mexico pay for it I saw … Continue reading →

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Five-peat

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Topher

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? There are a few that fits that description. Today, I’ll focus on The Bourne Ultimatum, which I saw at the cinema. It was well worth the price of … Continue reading →

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The Horror

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Topher

Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. When DVDs were a thing, I loved horror films. Arthouse and mainstream. Retro and the most recent. From The Hills Have Eyes to Wrong Turn 2. Dystopian flicks … Continue reading →

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Our deepest fears: two quotes

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Topher

I was gonna answer the question straight-up but thought of a more creative way. I’ll refer to two older basketball films, Coach Carter and Finding Forrester. Both are my personal favourites. I’ve explored the latter in my thick memoir. Before … Continue reading →

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Michael Connelly quote

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Topher

Do you ever see wild animals? ‘There were a billion lights out there on the horizon and I knew that all of them put together weren’t enough to light the darkness in the hearts of some men.’ -Michael Connelly, bestselling … Continue reading →

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Fave sites

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Topher

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Wellington Appreciation Day

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Topher

A hypothetical day for everything Wellington Continue reading →

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