Black Power Mixtape

This documentary was powerful, infuriating and inspiring. There was so much to take in, that I would have to watch it again to comment on it properly. I would recommend this film to anyone.

Can you dig it?

Scented Candle

"Music's changed in that way. People still listen to it, but it's not as central, it's more like a scented candle. It sets the mood. Also, because people like to multitask, in a way if you've got a bit of music on in the background and the lyrical content is making you want to listen to it, then that would probably put you off the texting you wanted to do. I think people like things that just make that right kind of noise, but leave your brain free to do something else."

- Jarvis Cocker

Tunic (Song For Karen)

Sleeping Beauty

Repetitive, Bizarre, filthy and slightly expected.

Midnight in Paris



The recently released Woody Allen film, Midnight in Paris was intriguing to watch. The opening scenes of cinematography of Paris were beautiful of course. I particularly liked the continuous run of the scenes of Paris in the rain, which reminded of the last time I went to Paris for the weekend and it rained constantly for 3 days straight. I found myself agreeing with the protagonist, on Paris looking more beautiful when it is raining.

I liked the unexpected cast, the constant cultural discussions and the references to influential creative’s of the past. I particularly enjoyed the discussion about past nostalgia of chasing a golden age and the constant desire and search to situate oneself in a past time. My favourite part was a scene in a Parisian bar, in which Josephine Baker is performing, it was simply mesmerizing. I found the film surprising and surreal, but delightful.

Beetlebum