Category: Review
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Catch Me If You Can, by Frank W. Abagnale with Stan Redding (1980)
After reading a few serious fiction books with heavy moral lessons, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ proved to be a fun and necessary circuit breaker. It was an easy and enthralling read, based on the remarkable younger years of its author, Frank Abagnale. The books starts by describing Frank’s youth, including his parent’s divorce and…
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, by David Dobkin (2020)
In the absence of a proper Eurovision Song Contest, “The Story of Fire Saga” was highly anticipated by content starved Eurovision fans. To their delight, and in contradiction to the movie’s own jokes, the Americans didn’t ruin it. “The Story of Fire Saga” is a fun movie which provides some classic Will Ferrell moments whilst…
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After Hours, by The Weeknd (2020)
‘After Hours’ is dense album and attempts to unpack its 14 tracks leaves one feeling like it actually contains 28. Almost every song on this album can be split into two, with noticeable changes in tone. However, a hypnotic mix of clean production, dark themes and The Weeknd’s magnificent voice result in engaging album with…
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Future Nostalgia, by Dua Lipa (2020)
Dua Lipa first caught my attention with her dreamy pop track ‘Be the One’ however following her career since has been a mixed bag both in terms of quality and style. While dancier collaborations including ‘One Kiss’ with Calvin Harris and ‘Electricity’ with Silk City frequented my playlists, her other tracks didn’t provide a clear…
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