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Saltburn disappointed me. Am I the only one?
by genwhynow
Saltburn’s end disappointed me. I seem to be one of the few.
Are we afraid of classical music?
by genwhynow
Classical music today is often misunderstood and confined to stereotypes. But it’s more than that. With its presence in various aspects of life, it’s time to embrace and explore it. Attending concerts can be daunting, but stepping out of comfort zones can lead to deeply rewarding experiences, unveiling hidden musical treasures.
90s Resurgence. Good or bad?
by genwhynow
The resurgence of 90s trends is driven by nostalgia, appealing to both the generation that grew up in that era and their kids. However, revisiting the past should come with critical thinking, as media from that time often reflected and reinforced problematic societal attitudes. Enjoying 90s media is fine, but it’s important to acknowledge and learn from its flaws.
What we missed about Barbie
by genwhynow
Everyone is aware that Barbenheimer had quite the moment last year – but earlier this month the Oscars showed us just how much it has not ended.
I have seen countless posts, articles, opinions recounting the events of the Oscars earlier this month; but few of them recognised the almost perfect recreation of the movie’s plot.
The importance of the word ‘victim’
by genwhynow
Language is important. Language means something, not just anything, but something specific. We seem to be moving more and more toward a culture of three to five word slogans. Of course a slogan has its place, but its place is never to be a simple summary of the complex world that we live in. I was at an event recently where a motivational speaker … Read More The importance of the word ‘victim’
The power of PC . . . on PCs
by genwhynow
Ah, the Personal Computer – commonly held to be the biggest advance in technology since the wheel (or perhaps the internal combustion engine). A tool which has brought people together in a way that we haven’t seen before. And set them apart. I am talking about the words that we choose, words typed hastily into a keyboard that would never spill hastily from our … Read More The power of PC . . . on PCs
Endings
by genwhynow
Warning – this post may contain spoilers for Veronica Mars, Orange is the New Black, Will and Grace and Jane the Virgin. If you read my spoiler statement above then you have probably realised that I have a type of TV show. And yes, it may be stereotypical. But that doesn’t diminish my attachment, my love and my anger. In this current climate of … Read More Endings
That puppy is so cute!
by genwhynow
I have one of those dogs, a ‘fad’ dog. Now when we got our fluffy puppy, it was well before GoT put the Arctic Direwolves on the map. We didn’t have to contend with the hordes of obsessed fans, just the side-eye and questions of cruelty about having a Siberian Husky in Brisbane, Australia (in case you asked, they thrive in the climate . … Read More That puppy is so cute!
Remaking originality
by genwhynow
We’ve all heard it – something weird is making a comeback. But now, living in a world with more new media every day than we’ve ever had before, we can’t seem to escape it. My question is why? I’m particularly talking about movies, the juggernauts, the ones that are guaranteed to make an obscene amount of money at the box office. Each and every … Read More Remaking originality
Why Gen Y?
by genwhynow
Apathetic, entitled, lazy. How often do we hear Millennials described this way? This concept, this understanding, goes beyond cities, states and even nations. It seems that a solid shape has been given to young people today. It is not flattering. Take a look at this quote from mainstream media: “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect … Read More Why Gen Y?
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