Tag Archives: Entertainment

350th Post: Why I Continue Writing

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Well, this is a little strange. No preamble. No framing of the discussion. And, let me see if I got this right, *checks notes*, an entire blog post that’s reflective in nature. Cue the Fry quote that’s been memed to … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Track: X-Men 2 (2003)

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

In the context of modern superhero scores, X-Men 2 appeared on the scene like a breath of fresh air. Despite the 90s X-Men animated series having a dedicated theme (via the electrifying and energising intro music), superhero movies by and … Continue reading →

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Editorial: My Top Five Comfort Movies

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

5) The Pink Panther (1964) The Pink Panther mixes a bemused comic spirit with ambitious and farcical comedic set pieces. But the film’s most comforting element is Peter Sellers’s Inspector Clouseau. There’s something inherently relatable about him. At times, I … Continue reading →

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Editorial: My Top Five Moviegoing Experiences (Inspired by Filmspotting)

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Introduction & Tribute Cinemas are still unfortunately closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the memories of how our movie outings have moved us, thrilled us and in some rare instances- changed our lives, still linger. As we reflect fondly … Continue reading →

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Miyazaki May: The Wind Rises (2014)

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

More then any other film that Hayao Miyazaki has made, The Wind Rises seems to be a mirror that casts the most personal reflection of the animated auteur. Part of this comes from Rises being the last movie he made … Continue reading →

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Miyazaki May: Spirited Away (2003)

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Spirited Away is a special film. It’s an experience that’s delightful, wondrous and truly transportive. Whilst on a stroll with her parents, Chihiro Ogino (Rumi Hiiragi) comes across an empty street with some restaurants that are seemingly open for business. … Continue reading →

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Miyazaki May: Princess Mononoke (2001)

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

As a genre, animated movies are by and large treated with kid gloves, often being dismissed based on their cartoony aesthetic and place in the multiplex cycle. Films like Princess Mononoke shatter this frequent preconception. Hayao Miyazaki’s stunning and meditative … Continue reading →

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250th Post: Why I Continue Blogging

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Between you and me, the statement of why I continue blogging should be something of a affirmation to a blogging mid life crisis (500 posts and upwards). However, the COVID-19 pandemic has put everything into perspective. Not only are we … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Why I Love Star Wars

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Sartaj Govind Singh

Star Wars is a cinematic bedtime story that I’ve enjoyed since the age of seven. My introduction to the series was a 1995 trailer on the Power Rangers: The Movie VHS. The fast flurry of images that highlighted parts of … Continue reading →

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