Category Archives: reviews

Mac OS Big Sur reviewed

Posted on March 27, 2021 by topherdman

Last weekend, I finally made the move to the latest Mac Operating System (OS). Until then, I’ve been using Mac OS Catalina. My Mac came with OS Mojave pre-installed but even when Catalina was out, I took my time. Some … Continue reading →

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Atypical (2017) reviewed

Posted on March 20, 2021 by topherdman

I’ve been streaming this series lately. I had just finished both seasons of Imposters when I thought of giving Atypical a chance. The Netflix Original ties in nicely with my latest finished read. Both House Rules (Picoult) and the former … Continue reading →

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Westfield Sydney: the shopping axis of the Emerald City

Posted on March 13, 2021 by topherdman

This week, I’m going to write about Westfield’s flagship store in the heart of Sydney. The current iteration is quite new, having only been constructed in 2010. The centre is part of Pitt St Mall, the pedestrian shopping mall known … Continue reading →

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Consider the oasis: Macquarie Centre

Posted on March 5, 2021 by topherdman

I went to the north shore to visit my dentist. He is Pinoy and he did a thorough job. While waiting for the fluoride to blend in, we took the bus to Macquarie Centre (MC). I’ve visited this mall a … Continue reading →

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Rouse Hill, NSW: a gem on the fringes of Sydney

Posted on February 26, 2021 by topherdman

Recently, I celebrated mi cumpleanos. I wanted to go somewhere different, but no ideas were jumping at me. I had heard about Rouse Hill before and decided to give it a try. Prior to my birthday, I’ve never visited the … Continue reading →

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La nina reads

Posted on February 19, 2021 by topherdman

This summer has been unseasonably milder. The heat came in spots, with cloud cover and showers taking its place. The cooler temperature and occasional rain could be attributed to La Nina. Regardless, the first month of the year saw me … Continue reading →

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Narcos: Mexico (2018-) reviewed

Posted on February 7, 2021 by topherdman

A while ago, I reviewed Narcos. That series featured the War on Drugs, as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) contended with Colombian lions. The first two seasons focused on the hardworking agents in their bid to bring down Pablo Escobar, … Continue reading →

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Tenet (2020) reviewed

Posted on January 31, 2021 by topherdman

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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Bondi Junction, NSW: pride of Sydney’s east

Posted on January 23, 2021 by topherdman

This past week, we visited Bondi Junction. The suburb is a train ride away from the city centre. The journey takes about fifteen minutes. The transport interchange is the gateway to iconic Bondi Beach, which is a further bus ride. … Continue reading →

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Fincher-nomics: My top 5 films

Posted on January 16, 2021 by topherdman

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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