I was sheltered as a child, so much so that I never got to go Trick or Treating. My parents were immigrants who feared the worst in people when it came to consumables. Instead I got to hear about stories from my friends. As I got older, the meaning of Halloween changed for me. I got to watch spooky movies (not scary! there’s a difference) and read adult horror. Now that I’m an adult, I can make my own choices…
There’s been a heatwave in The Netherlands right now and I want nothing to do with my computer. Instead I’ve spent my time on the couch under the only fan in our living room. The time away from my PC has given me the opportunity to rewatch some of my favorite childhood movies. And many of them are from Studio Ghibli. So I’ve pried myself off of the couch to share two things. Why Studio Ghibli films became such a…
Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie. It never feels like the holidays are here unless those special titles come out. Even if these movies are just playing in the background of a party, I feel in the holiday spirit. There’s something about them just tickle me and bring out the holiday season! Harry Potter Movie Series I read Harry Potter growing up so I love the books. Every Christmas these movies would play on marathon mode. Now it just doesn’t…
Feeling under the weather is the best excuse for watching movies. I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to spend all day on the couch, I want to catch up on some good entertainment. Since Sander was home with me, we decided to watch a movie that has been long overdue, In This Corner of the World. Popular Anime website Crunchyroll recently published an article about two movies I’ve been dying to see and one of them is finally out on…