Part 1: Red Phones and Exploded Views The first thing I hear when I think of Neon Genesis Evangelion is the sound of cicadas in a quiet Tokyo-3 afternoon. Shinji is trying to phone his dad on a pay phone but just can’t get through. For me, this is one of the most impactful moments … Continue reading Red Phones and Exploded Views | Taking a good look at Neon Genesis Evangelion and Thunderbirds
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Heaven Sent | Going through my favourite episode of Doctor Who
Please do not read this unless you have watched Doctor Who Series 9, Episode 11: ‘Heaven Sent’. It is a real treat to watch, and you will be doing yourself a massive disservice by not experiencing uninfluenced for the first time. If you’re not bothered, please read on. As I’m writing this, I’m watching Heaven … Continue reading Heaven Sent | Going through my favourite episode of Doctor Who
Spooked! | What really scared me when I was a kid
For Halloween I wanted to try and write something about horror and scariness and how it's very personal to everyone. I don't particularly like the horror genre in general as I don't really see the appeal of intentionally seeking out fear. The first horror film I can remember watching in the cinema is The Woman … Continue reading Spooked! | What really scared me when I was a kid
‘Lips that touch liquor’ | Some jumbled up thoughts on my relationship on alcohol
Happy new year! This piece would have been much more relevant if I had finished writing it when I actually started, but here I am 9 months later finally wrapping it up. If the length of time it’s taken for me to finish it is any indication of how much I think about this subject … Continue reading ‘Lips that touch liquor’ | Some jumbled up thoughts on my relationship on alcohol
“Guns. Lots of guns.” | Pondering on our unhealthy obsession with firearms and ‘tacti-cool’
Killing Game I’ve been playing an awful lot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) recently and I’ve been enjoying it (as much as the skill-based matchmaking allows me to). I have come to realise that I am not very good at the game. I keep coming back to get a quick fix of satisfaction … Continue reading “Guns. Lots of guns.” | Pondering on our unhealthy obsession with firearms and ‘tacti-cool’
Thanks Cinco! | My favourite Cinco adverts from Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job!
My friend George first introduced me to Tim and Eric circa 2009 after he liked a clip of Richard Dunn's smile being stretched to a horrific extent on Facebook. Somehow this ended up on my newsfeed and I couldn't stop laughing at it. Since then I've always found myself popping back to the Tim and … Continue reading Thanks Cinco! | My favourite Cinco adverts from Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job!
A Simple Misunderstanding | My ‘Interpretive Gap’ in Radiohead, Shakespeare and Just About Everything Else
I mumble a lot in conversation. It's super frustrating because it takes a fair bit of effort for other people to understand me speaking naturally - especially when it comes to work or times when I need to be super clear super-fast. I really have been trying to avoid it recently but doing so comes … Continue reading A Simple Misunderstanding | My ‘Interpretive Gap’ in Radiohead, Shakespeare and Just About Everything Else
Tick Tock | Killing time with Christian Marclay’s ‘The Clock’
I started writing this around January, but there's so much to write about that I didn't get around to finishing it until now. Let's go! *** I haven't been feeling too well recently. Nothing serious! I've just been a bit sniffly this week. I can probably tell you the reason why - sleep deprivation. Specifically, … Continue reading Tick Tock | Killing time with Christian Marclay’s ‘The Clock’
American Vandal | One of the freshest ‘high school’ comedies in years
When a friend asked me if I had seen American Vandal Season 2 the other week I was both annoyed that I had missed its release and excited about getting home to binge watch it. The show is without a doubt one of the most unique and refreshing comedies being made on Netflix at the … Continue reading American Vandal | One of the freshest ‘high school’ comedies in years
It’s Not Exactly Black and White | Do I actually like Twin Peaks?
I recently got into Twin Peaks by obsessively binge watching the original series (Seasons 1 and 2), Fire Walk With Me (the prequel film) and the long awaited and much talked about The Return (Season 3). Twin Peaks was off the air for 26 years and its cult following had secretly initiated many of my … Continue reading It’s Not Exactly Black and White | Do I actually like Twin Peaks?
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