5 second rule

The 5 Second Rule

  I believe the best way to begin (and conclude) the review of the book “The 5 Second Rule” is by attempting to answer three frequently circulating questions about this title online: Does it make sense to read this book if I’ve already watched the videos about the five-second rule (hereinafter referred to as the…

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Silence 4

Silence

  By chance, while browsing IMDB, I stumbled upon a review of the film adaptation of Shusaku Endo’s book “Silence,” directed by Martin Scorsese. While some consider this to be Scorsese’s finest cinematic work, others deem it his longest and most tedious (though whether these critics have read the eponymous novel is perhaps another story)….

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BATMAN: Nightwalker

Batman: Nightwalker

  I am a Bat-fan. Yes, I am. I have loudly declared in English: “I am Batman” (complete with a deep, gravelly voice) in front of other people. Yes, in public. Yes, in front of real people, not imaginary ones. I’ve watched all the movies, both old and new (yes, Nolan’s version with Christian Bale…

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A Blind Man's Tale 5

A Blind Man’s Tale

  Junichiro Tanizaki, one of the most renowned Japanese novelists of the 20th century, is celebrated for igniting a wave of literary works in Japan that delve into the country’s past, particularly the era of the samurai. On behalf of all enthusiasts of Japan and the samurai, we owe him our gratitude. Set in the…

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