Before Midnight is, by far, the most realistic, fictional romance I have ever encountered. The first two movies, Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, were extraordinary in their own right, telling the beautiful, hopelessly romantic tale of two strangers crossing paths and connecting in precious, unforgettable moments in time. These movies are known for their deep(…)
Taylor Swift’s latest hit album, Red, is a remarkable departure from her previous releases. All of 23 now, Taylor has definitively left behind many of her younger mannerisms and fantasies. Gone are the days of the modern princess with luscious, golden curls, running through a sunlit field in a beautiful, flowing dress into the arms(…)
When I first found out Shawntel Newton was writing a book, I was beyond excited. I had become a fan of Shawntel on The Bachelor Season 15 (2011), an extremely popular reality dating show with millions of viewers every week. What captivated me about Shawntel was her profession: funeral director and embalmer. I have never(…)
There have been many stories and many dreams of exploring and discovering worlds beyond our worlds. It will always be a startling mystery for those of us who look into the night sky and wonder what secrets lie therein. C.S. Lewis uses the worlds of Narnia as fantastical answers to deep, theological and existential questions.(…)
Does God exist? This question is one that has been asked from time immemorial, and wrestled and debated with to no end. The conclusion? Well, Mitch Albom’s book Have A Little Faith – A True Story, is remarkable and filled with related profound truths and insights. A chapter in this treasure of a book titled,(…)
We often go through life without realizing how important certain things are…until they are gone. These moments of impact, a central theme in The Vow (featuring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams), are pivotal points of change in our lives. And these could comprise anything, from graduations, heartbreaks, diseases, accidents, deaths, promises… People often fail to(…)
Selling over a million copies in its first week, Taylor Swift’s album, Speak Now, is emotionally laden and a mature reflection of what she has been through in the last of her teenage years. Strongly centred around the theme of love, Swift captures the mundane yet significant, once again. Through hard-hitting words and strikingly transparent confessions,(…)
