The Emperor has no clothes. This was the first thought after reading Anna Burns‘ Milkman, the novel that won the Man Booker Prize in 2018. Despite this prestigious literary award, I felt as Sisyphus pushing up his rock uphill with every page and experiencing it roll down with disappointment for not getting any real action or losing train of thoughts in that long read of imitation of a stream-of-consciousness. What a shallow attempt to convert nothingness into ambitious masterpiece. But hold your arguments in favor of the novel for a minute. Don‘t call me an ignorant book worm who doubts the verdict of the most competitive jury. The first impression is not always the concluding one. Especiall
What about your Monday mood? It's so cliché that Mondays should be awful and slow but nevertheless the sentiments about this particular day of the week are one of the strongest. That's why today we're talking about a mix of new March film releases, including comedy, horror, family and animation. They're in minority comparing to, e.g. this month's drama or thriller movies, however, their vibe is still awesome and catching. COMEDY A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL Plot Synopsis: A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea (Tyler Perry) and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets. JUANITA
"If you don't want the story to end, don't start it', said a protagonist in one of the French movies. Very wise but very craven. Because everything that really matters is in-between the start and the end: all ups and downs, sharp bends, bumpy lanes and complex crossroads. It is all that drama that makes you feel alive. But if you're not keen on big dramas at your doorstep, get emotional at the cinema theatres, as March has prepared a long list of new cool drama entries. Just scroll down for your matching bit: CLIFFS OF FREEDOM Plot Synopsis: The story of an ill-fated romance between a young Greek village girl and a conflicted Turkish officer during the dawn of the Greek War for Independence
March is a month of Captain Marvel. This big woman-led movie breaks box-office records already during its first week. It's the biggest global debut for a women-fronted film ever and the second-biggest debut for a Super Hero movie, right behind Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War. So take some action, if you haven't seen this movie yet. But don't chase just superheroes, March offers more new action and thriller for your spoiled eyes: CAPTAIN MARVEL Plot Synopsis: Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. CAPTIVE STATE Plot Synopsis: Captive State is science-fiction thriller se
Sometimes when you don’t pay attention to book annotation, instead of a literary storytelling full of peculiar images and smashing ideas, you end up with a doctoral thesis on the origin and scope of digital revolution. This is a real case involving the most recent work of a popular Italian writer Alessandro Baricco called The Game. The title is English, however, there’s no translation into English yet, which, following the web sources, is going to be published this autumn. But those who enjoy Baricco’s literature should be warned: The Game is not a sensual narrative of fictional relationships. This time Baricco dedicates his creative writing time to deconstruct our transition from analogical
If you are looking forward for a trip because you'll get an opportunity to read while travelling, you're one of us. Have you ever noticed that those precious transfer hours when you're on a train, on a plane, on a bus or still waiting at the station or the airport is everything you really need plus a cup of good coffee. A true traveller always carries a book in his bag or a backpack and impatiently waits to start page-turning the minute he makes it comfortable in his seat. But if you left your reading piece at home, don't worry. Here's our TOP 5 March new releases you could look for at the book stand: QUEENIE by Candice Carty-Williams This novel should primarily attract female readers but wh
