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Twits: Stream or Skip? Currently streaming on Netflix, Twits opens with an almost whimsical, Disney-like feel, complete with a sweeping orchestral score and choral harmonies. But then the charm dissipates, replaced by a mix of grotesque imagery and uncomfortable humor, reminiscent of something, well, unpleasant. This animated feature adapts Roald Dahl’s somewhat dark 1980 children’s […]
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Movie Review: Kalpa Nuestra So, I recently watched Kalpa Nuestra on Amazon Prime Video, and, honestly, a few thoughts crossed my mind. Is this about a moody guy next door named after a Greek god? Or maybe it’s just convoluted? I quickly realized it’s the third film in a Spanish-language trilogy called The Brothers-in-Law, which, […]
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Thrillers that inject humor often disappoint me when they veer into darker territory. It can work, but the shift in tone sometimes feels off. The second season of this Portuguese thriller is notably more serious than the first. But is that a good thing, or will fans miss the fun vibe of season one? Opening […]
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Netflix’s New Japanese Series: Romantics Anonymous Despite its title echoing a reality show or sitcom, “Romantics Anonymous” unfolds as a heartfelt, albeit sometimes somber, romantic drama. It centers on two individuals grappling with severe social anxiety who discover their opposite in one another. Hana, a chocolatier who struggles with eye contact, and Sousuke, a germaphobe […]
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Overview of “How to Cook a Bear” Initially, when we heard about the Swedish series How to Cook a Bear, set in the 1850s with a minister passionately discussing temperance, we were skeptical. However, we were surprised to discover that the pastor doubles as a detective, which adds intriguing layers to the story. Opening Scene: […]
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The Final Frontier Review A federal marshal’s peaceful life gets turned upside down when a plane filled with notorious criminals crashes near Fairbanks, Alaska. This is the essence of The Final Frontier, a sequel to the popular series from Jon Bokenkamp, creator of The Blacklist. Featuring Jason Clarke, Haley Bennett, and Dominic Cooper in leading […]
Credit Cards Offering Direct Access to Priority Pass Lounges
Singapore- Priority Pass, which is managed by Collinson Group, is making airport lounge access simpler with its new feature called ‘Access on Payment Card’ (AoPC). Now, travelers can enter lounges using their chosen credit card, which means they won’t need an additional Priority Pass card or to log into an app. Frequent flyers, particularly those […]
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New Documentary Explores the Quest for Michelin Stars If you’re a fan of culinary shows, you might know how intense the pursuit of a Michelin star can be. Carmy Berzat is fixated on this in the scripted series, but what happens in the real world when a restaurant aims for—or fights to keep—a Michelin star? […]
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The Conjuring: Last Rites Review Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson’s journey as Ed and Lorraine Warren seems to come to a close with The Conjuring: Last Rites, now available on various VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video. This, the fourth installment, is part of the sprawling universe that includes entries like Annabelle and The Nun. […]
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Not everyone can recall all the films featuring their favorite actors, right? It’s intriguing, though, to see how many movies almost fade into obscurity, even with a star-studded cast. Take “Get a Job,” for instance. It stars Miles Teller, Anna Kendrick, and Bryan Cranston, and it’s, well, it’s been trending on HBO Max lately. Maybe […]