Category Archives: reviews

Anachronism

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Topher

What technology would you be better off without, why? Easy: antivirus. My devices don’t really need them. Before, this software was essential. Nowadays, you can get by without them. Years ago, when I bought my M1 Air, this JB salesperson … Continue reading →

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Fave sites

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Topher

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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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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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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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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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Dexter: New Blood (2021) reviewed

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Topher

The past fortnight, I’ve been allotting time to finish New Blood. I rented the ten eps on Amazon Prime. As they say, ‘Better late than never.’ The series continues where Dexter left off. Previously, our favourite vigilante loses his sister … Continue reading →

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1Q84 (2009) Reviewed

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Topher

After many weekends, I finally finished Haruki Murakami’s piece de resistance. 1Q84 was published in three volumes between late 2009/early 2010. Don’t believe the reviews. Yes, the book is quite detailed but it’s not a slog. The pacing is chippy … Continue reading →

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Dream (2024) reviewed

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Topher

Last weekend, my friend asked me what I had in store. Probably reading, I retorted. I’m fighting with this 2,000 page ebook by Murakami. He’s Japanese. I like the plan, he said. It’s cold and very rainy. Perfect for staying … Continue reading →

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The Alchemist (1988) reviewed

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Topher

‘And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.’ Some might be familiar with the phrase, taken from The Alchemist. I should’ve read this book twenty years ago but kept procrastinating. As they say, … Continue reading →

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