Do you know the difference between the two words? Very simply put, a nemesis is worse than an enemy. An…
How it looks like – is incorrect
I’ve been hearing and reading “how it looks like” more and more. In articles online, in TV shows and movies,…
You have another thing/think coming
I hear the expression “you have another thing coming” recently in a movie, with the -g of thing pronounced as…
Ladri di Biciclete (1948)
Ladri di Biciclette, another black and white classic, most people think. But why has this film been given the status of a classic?
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
The Night of the Hunter is the only film that director Charles Laughton has made. He did this for the production company Paul Gregory Productions, a relatively unknown company with only 2 productions to its name.
Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922)
Nosferatu is a German silent horror film from 1922, divided into 5 acts. The first act starts with an extract from the diary of Johan Cavallius, a historian.
Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard – Thomas Gray
The poem Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard was written by Thomas Gray in 1750 and first published in 1751. It is thought to have been inspired by Gray’s thoughts following the death of poet Richard West.
Boyfriend Material – Alexis Hall
I don’t know whether or not I liked this book. There is very little actual communication between the two main characters. The reason why they don’t like each other is unclear. And the reason why they all of a sudden need a fake boyfriend is also quite iffy.
Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck
Of Mice and Men is alternatively called a (short) novel and a novella. It’s a conscious experiment at writing something new: a play/novelette.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer – Patrick Süskind
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer tells the life story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, who was born on July 17, 1738 at a fish market in Paris.
Tirez sur le Pianiste (1960)
Tirez sur le Pianiste, literally translated as “shoot the pianist” is a film by François Truffaut, directed in 1960. The…
A Clean, Well-Lighted Place – Ernest Hemingway
When you read Hemingway’s short-story “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, you will immediately notice the importance of light, especially in contrast with darkness; even the title indicates this.