The modelling industry has changed a lot within the past few years. Nowadays, it is quite common to find people with very different body types, it’s not just a profession for the ultra-thin. Another appreciated change is the diversity in ethnicities that now walk the runway. There is one model that stands out even further,…
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Somebody Somewhere: a slow moving, heart-warming series
Based in a small town in Kansas, USA, the characters in this series are relatable in their complex simplicity. There are no frills in this series, just honest struggles, friendships, and humor. It’s nice to come across a series that is so effortlessly profound and of the times. It’s a breath of fresh air and…
Millennial parent apology fantasy: a new film genre that could help heal old wounds
One of my favourite movies of 2022 was Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. It’s a fantasy film that revolves around one family and their new-found powers – the mother’s powers in particular. It’s a “save the world” type of film, but with much finer nuances and a twist of family drama, and trauma. I thought…
YouTube home voyeurism: my guilty pleasure
I currently live in a tiny house. Don’t all of us European city dwellers? Ha! Though I love my home, I equally love watching videos about other people’s homes and their design choices. Should I think of this pastime of mine as a guilty pleasure? Never Too Small showcases beautiful and unique tiny dwellings. Check…
Christian Bale is not from the USA! (Mind blown!)
What a surprise to hear Christian Bale speak out of character. Never in a million years would I have said he was British. Ha! Here he is talking about some of his most iconic roles. So much goes on behind the scenes when making films. We don’t regularly get an actor’s perspective on past roles:…
Series alert: We Own This City
David Simon, the creator of the widely acclaimed series, The Wire, is at it again. This is a modern exploration of the widespread corruption in the Baltimore police force. Do you wonder how far corruption has permeated your own local law enforcement? Let’s hope it is nowhere near as far gone as Baltimore’s department. Let’s…
Mid-summer movie homework!
I’ve just watched the film Passing and could not help suggesting it as a mid-summer assignment for those of you who love to watch films late into the night during warm summer nights. Passing is a fascinating film about race, friendship, and expectations. There is just so much to discuss, consider taking notes or watching…
In the midst of a heatwave, an alternative way to talk about temperatures rising
For me, most contemporary art needs at least some explanation. At first glance, this piece seemed straightforward. Upon further analysis, it shines a light on something on everyone’s mind: the climate crisis. Intriguing and simple, what can we take away from this artwork at the MoMA? Do you believe art is – or should be…