Category Archives: movies

The Black Phone (2021) reviewed

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Topher

Last week, Netflix Oz had a AAA addition to its lineup. The Black Phone was one of 2021’s most popular blockbusters. This was Ethan Hawke’s villain debut. He only appeared after about a third of the movie. His presence though … Continue reading →

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Early fall (2022) reads

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Topher

This month, I’ll take a different tack. Usually, two novels and one nonfiction title comprise my reading list. For now, I will review two memoirs and one story collection. I start off with Julie Wang’s Beautiful Country. I’ve had my … Continue reading →

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) reviewed

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Topher

I am due for a movie review. Oscar darling, Nomadland (2021), was probably my last film analysis. Of course, I’ve gone through a lot of flicks. I’ve sighted Ron Howard’s Rush. I borrowed DVDs from the library. They ranged from … Continue reading →

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Anti-consensus

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Topher

When Warriors quarterback, Steph Curry, won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player plum in 2016, he became the first player to do so unanimously. In seventy-four completed NBA seasons, no other man has pulled off the feat. Shaq O’Neal came terribly … Continue reading →

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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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