Watching the 2026 World Cup last summer has me reminiscing about a bygone era. A time when I competed in the World Cup myself! Not in person, of course, but from the comfort of my own home. With my trusty monochrome grey Nintendo Game Boy in hand. Continue reading
For a while now, I’ve been actively logging the films I watch on Letterboxd. Feel free to follow me there. One list in particular has always intrigued me on that platform: films that have been watched more than a million times. In many ways, it reflects the platform’s most popular titles, and since the Letterboxd audience tends to be slightly more “snobbish” than, say, IMDb, those numbers are especially interesting. Continue reading
During my time in the United States, I couldn’t help but be amazed by the way media is consumed in that massive country. Everything there feels bigger. The houses, the distances, the people, the portion sizes, you name it. So it didn’t come as a surprise when I stumbled upon a large selection of “free” films available on YouTube TV. Together with my girlfriend, I picked one, ready to sit back and enjoy. Continue reading
Until recently, I had been actively avoiding Jurassic World Rebirth. After the disaster that was Jurassic World Dominion, which I genuinely consider one of the worst films I’ve ever seen, my expectations were close to zero. But surprisingly, Jurassic World Rebirth (directed by Gareth Edwards) turned out to be a pretty decent watch. It all depends on how you approach it. Continue reading
When it comes to quality cinema, the James Bond franchise isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. Sure, the more recent entries are solid, but much of the older catalogus leans more toward pulp than prestige. With one major exception: Casino Royale. Because let’s be honest, this is still the best Bond film ever made. Continue reading
My fascination with European cinema has only grown stronger lately. My taste in films is becoming more selective, maybe even a little elitist, which means I tend to skip most Hollywood productions and instead look for quality films in the world cinema category. That’s how I came across the Danish film The Promised Land; also known as Bastarden. But honestly, it was Mads Mikkelsen who convinced me to give it a shot. Continue reading
Whenever I find myself in a major city, I’m always fascinated by its metro system. Whether it’s London, Paris, Istanbul, Beijing, or Seoul, it never gets old. There’s something magical about being able to travel from one side of a sprawling city to the other in just minutes using a fast and efficient transport system. Honestly, what’s better than that? Continue reading
In an earlier piece about Interstella 5555 by Daft Punk, I briefly touched on how watching films used to require more effort, and how that effort often enhanced the overall experience. That raises an interesting question: what do you do with all those films that simply aren’t available on streaming services, but that you still really want to see? Continue reading
These days, being a dedicated film lover often means you’re stuck choosing between the cinema and a seemingly endless list of VOD platforms. And let’s be honest, the offerings on those platforms can be pretty disappointing. I recently went looking for Interstella 5555 by Daft Punk, only to find that it was nowhere to be found. No streaming service, no easy digital option. Thankfully, I eventually stumbled upon a few physical copies being sold on Vinted. Continue reading
I think it’s been well over ten years since I first played Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on the Nintendo Wii U. The Wii U struggled at the time and had only a handful of exclusives truly worth playing, but this was definitely one of them. I remembered having a great time with its diorama-style puzzle levels, so when I spotted the Nintendo 3DS version for just a few euros, I thought: why not? Continue reading