2017 wasn't a stellar year for films. Many films got released: Wonder Woman, It, Justice League, War of the Planet of the Apes, to name a few. The list below is my cream of the crop, but I also haven't seen films like The Disaster Artist or Blade Runner 2049 - films that are apparently very... Continue Reading →
Podcast Reco’s: Philosophize This!
I studied Philosophy as part of my undergrad at The University of Sydney. I did not take me long to realise that I wasn't particular great at 'doing' philosophy, but I could understand the concepts reasonably well and especially how they conflicted with a Christian Worldview. I undertook studies in Critical Thinking, Logic, Phenomenology, Critical... Continue Reading →
My Favourite Albums of 2017
2017 is weeks away from ending. Here are my favourite albums of the year (in no particular order). Please let me know what yours are! Queens of the Stone Age, Villains The lead single of Queens' new album Villains was 'The Way You Used To Do', a funky number with plenty of swagger. Although upbeat, it was kind of forgetful,... Continue Reading →
Podcast Reco’s: Sheologians.
Every week, I listen to a wide variety of podcasts during my commute to work. Here's one of my recommendations. Sheologians. Joy Temby and Summer White discuss current issues affecting the Evangelical church in America. I'm not really sure how I stumbled across Sheologians, but I'm glad I did. As a listener, you and... Continue Reading →
Justice League
DC's heroes come together for the first time on the big screen. After the death of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman enlist the help of other gifted individuals such as The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg to stop Steppenwolf, a baddie, bent on destroying earth with several 'Mother Boxes'. What ensues is a movie that feels... Continue Reading →
Laputa
"When you fell from the sky, my heart was racing. I knew something wonderful had begun." - Pazu, Laputa: Castle in the Sky
Demise of rules for curbing male behaviour
A few interesting tidbits from an article on sexual harassment by Ben Shapiro: 'In order to combat piggish behavior, conservatives have advocated for certain rules and a certain educational framework, built up over the course of centuries. Some of those rules include: social expectation that sex would be connected with marriage, thus cementing the connection... Continue Reading →
Prophets of Rage, QOTSA
Prophets of Rage, Prophets of Rage After several reunion shows in the late noughties, Rage Against the Machine went back into hibernation. Fans held their breath for new material but RATM were not to continue beyond their 3 amazing albums (and fun covers album, Renegades). The three remaining members in Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and... Continue Reading →
It
FYI I'm only basing my thoughts on the most recent film. I have seen the 1990 miniseries but don't remember much at all. I also haven't read the novel. Potential spoilers ahead. It is plenty scary and joins the ranks of well-made horror movies. Such qualities can be seen in horror movies like It Follows... Continue Reading →
Gang of Youths, Manchester Orchestra, Saskwatch
It's been a while since I've posted anything on my blog. Laziness, procrastination, tiredness - all feeble reasons to keep yourself from doing something to keep your writing chops up. Sigh. Anyway, my thoughts/reviews will now be more condensed for readability and for time's sake. I hope you find them helpful and feel free to... Continue Reading →
Through the Eye of the Needle 