In the light of the many recent events that have incited unwarranted hatred towards certain groups, I have compiled a small list of cultural comedy videos as my personal response. It is my contribution in bringing a sense of reflection — through doses of intelligent humour — and, in the name of laughter, the courage to mend broken bridges.
The dawn of the year 2010 brought on The Swan Thieves, Elizabeth Kostova’s follow-up project to her 2005 debut, The Historian. Echoing the previous formula of simultaneously elaborating on two stories that occur on two separate blocks of time, Kostova shifts her focus from undead legends to the immortality of art.
It is always to fun to find commonalities in another person, or happen upon things that align with one’s personal tastes. Finding surface designer Josephine Kimberling and her bright fabric designs is probably the closest I’ve reached to experiencing the tell-tale Stendhal Syndrome. Colourful, bohemian, eclectic, chic, and joyful, Kimberling’s work offers a generous visual treat.
The concept of taking a photo of one’s bag and its contents was a trend that has circulated the internet and countless blogs for some years already. It is only now that I have decided to partake in it. But not without adding a little twist, of course.
Reviewing Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” is difficult, because the film offers so much in its 148-minute run. Starring a wonderful cast, and equipped with a solid story based off the simple concept of dreams, it is both action-packed and a mindtrip, though ruminating the entire the film would be an eternal task.