Category Archives: TV

US Election 2020: You don’t know Joe

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Topher

Someone told me that this is the most boring US election ever. We know who’ll win, they reasoned. If Hillary couldn’t beat Trump, then how can Joe? For the current President, losing was never an option. He repeatedly claimed that … Continue reading →

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‘2020 NRL Finals Series’

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Topher

There are just a few more sleeps to go before the much-awaited NRL (National Rugby League) Grand Final. The championship match marks the culmination of the current league calendar and will see the rising Penrith Panthers square off against the … Continue reading →

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Cobra Kai (2018-) reviewed: the karatistas

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Topher

A few weeks ago, I finished viewing Cobra Kai. The series, which continues The Karate Kid saga, was the number one show on Netflix at the time. Cobra Kai premiered in 2018 on YouTube. The series sees the return of … Continue reading →

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September 2020 reads

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Topher

This month’s reads are another mixed bunch. I started off with The Snowman, Harry Hole 7. The book was adapted into film and featured Michael Fassbender as the star detective. I followed this with a classic for a change. Lord … Continue reading →

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Atlanta (2016-) reviewed

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Topher

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been tuning in to Atlanta. Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino is the star of the show while also acting as producer. The award-winning first season was released in 2016, with Glover earning a … Continue reading →

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The Good Place (2015-2020) reviewed

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Topher

After summiting Parks and Recreation, I was looking for a new series. Enter The Good Place. The show is a light-hearted take on the afterlife while also incorporating elements of philosophy. The cast features the talented Kristen Bell as Eleanor, … Continue reading →

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Parks and Recreation (2009-15) reviewed

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Topher

Some time ago, I discovered this show named Parks and Recreation. I was searching for a new series to explore when I came across this talented office ensemble. Amy Poehler spearheads Parks as Leslie Knope, the perky deputy director. She … Continue reading →

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The Last Dance (2020) reviewed

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Topher

When I ponder His Airness, the first thing that comes to mind is not his vicious throwdowns, his trademark fadeaways, or even his thick crunch time portfolio. Funny enough, a game that happened in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is … Continue reading →

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Mid-autumn reads

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Topher

As the title suggests, this reading list was spread through parts of April and May. I devoured at least two of these books last month: Dynamo and Gone Girl. However, I finished the latter in early May. Regardless, only Redbreast … Continue reading →

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The Inbetweeners (2008-2010) reviewed

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Topher

Few Brit comedies could be as riotous and raunchy as The Inbetweeners. Through three seasons from 2008, the show gave us hilarious entertainment as we became scopophilic over four Pom teenagers. Each season consists of six episodes which run for … Continue reading →

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