Sharing my love of films, television, and theatre
Of the great cinematic icons of the late-20th century, Michelle Pfeiffer remains a confounding enigma. Though bona fide movie star in the 1980s and 1990s, Pfeiffer always seemed overshadowed by her A-List peers like Meryl Streep, Jessica Lange, or Glenn Close. After her impressive run as a box-office superstar, Pfeiffer took several hiatuses throughout the... Continue Reading →
Experiencing Sleeper in the context of 2024, amidst the prevailing popularity of dystopian narratives, is a unique journey. While most of these narratives paint a grim future under right-wing regimes, few dare to approach dystopia with humour. However, Woody Allen's 1973 comedy Sleeper stands out as a satirical gem in this genre. It's not just a satire but a... Continue Reading →
There's a torpor that takes over one's body after the holidays and before work starts. The fun of the Christmas days is over but the daily routine of work hasn't settled in yet, so there's this sticky limbo in which one sorta floats. The other day, I made my way to Earl's Court, a place... Continue Reading →
When Twin Peaks aired in 1990, its first season was critically acclaimed. Once the mystery was solved in the middle of the second season, the show ground to a dull halt, its ratings falling, and the show would subsequently be canceled (only to be revived in 2017 among the trend of reboots and revivals on television). Twin Peaks does... Continue Reading →
Starz recently announced that it'd canceled the horror comedy, Shining Vale. As if canceling the excellent show wasn't enough, the channel is also pulling the two series off its streaming service, so the show loses a chance to become an enduring cult hit. That decision is a shame because Shining Vale is a funny, sometimes thrilling, small show... Continue Reading →
I posted the books I read throughout 2023 and it was quite a busy year for me. I'm looking forward to many books in 2024 and have already compiled a reading list for the upcoming year. Easy Wins: 12 Flavour Hits, 125 Delicious Recipes, 365 Days of Good Eating by Anna Jones - Anna Jones... Continue Reading →
A Seat in the Aisle 