Category Archives: movies

Aloha, 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Topher

This year has been a strange one for all of us. It started off without New Year’s Eve celebrations. International travel has been decimated for the most part. Social distancing became the new normal. Then masks became mandatory and a … Continue reading →

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‘Lost in Translation’

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Topher

We live in a multicultural society. We speak different languages at home. Though we live in the same setting, we come from different backgrounds. We have dissimilar interests. English is deemed the national language but we all have varying levels … Continue reading →

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Love Hard (2021) reviewed

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Topher

For this week’s post, my first choice was reviewing season three of You. However, being a recent release, there wasn’t much material. I also thought of reviewing Knives Out (2020) which was both a critical and audience darling. Although the … Continue reading →

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Nomadland (2020) reviewed

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Topher

On the verge of the October long weekend, I watched the Nomadland DVD. I had already read and reviewed the original book which formed the basis for the flick. The film version was perhaps the most acclaimed of the past year. It … Continue reading →

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Fear Street Trilogy (2021) reviewed

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Topher

As per my previous posts, this month has been lockdown in Sydney. I haven’t finished my latest read yet, but I’ve gone through a couple of series: The Mechanism, Atypical (season 4), and Dash and Lilly. My latest watch has … Continue reading →

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A puppy’s (healthy) lunch

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Topher

At the best of times, having pets can rejuvenate your life. They shine a light in the darkness and are your trusty companions. Therefore, giving them the right attention and proper nutrition is imperative. While they may be cute and … Continue reading →

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White Tiger (2021) reviewed

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Topher

Oscars weekend is here, and today I’ll review one of the nominees. The White Tiger is up for Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie is derived from the Aravind Adiga novel. While the book was released in 2008, the film version … Continue reading →

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Tenet (2020) reviewed

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Topher

My last movie review has been a while ago. Since dissecting Parasite (2019), I have streamed many films and have borrowed my share of DVDs. Earlier today, I’ve finished watching Tenet. The latter is Christopher Nolan’s latest entry and his … Continue reading →

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Fincher-nomics: My top 5 films

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Topher

David Fincher is one of the biggest helmers in Tinseltown (LA). In a career spanning four decades, he has been nominated for thirty Academy Awards, including twice for Best Director. Fincher is noted for his psychological thrillers, plot twists, and … Continue reading →

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The Last Hair Bender

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Topher

Having hair obliges us to have a haircut. From the moment we wailed in the delivery room, we are subject to hair maintenance. As usual, your mileage may vary (ymmv). Boys and girls, men and women will have different due … Continue reading →

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