By: Sam Chan
While, in isolation, plenty of people binged Netflix’s crime documentary, “Tiger King” (2020). Continue reading “Tiger King: Are We Much Different From Joe Exotic?”
Tiger King: Are We Much Different From Joe Exotic?
Negative Response to a Viral Celebrity Cover of John’s Lennon’s ‘Imagine’, Highlights Our Desire to Be Truly Understood
By: Sam Chan
Recently, Gal Gadot and her celebrity friends got together to sing a cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” It was a well-intentioned gesture to do something nice. Something to help us get through the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading “Negative Response to a Viral Celebrity Cover of John’s Lennon’s ‘Imagine’, Highlights Our Desire to Be Truly Understood”
Taylor Swift’s Pop Civil War Shows Why We Need a God
By: Sam Chan
Just in time for the USA summer holidays (and her pre-album Lover launch), we have Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun in the Pop Civil War of 2019.
Continue reading “Taylor Swift’s Pop Civil War Shows Why We Need a God”
Why It’s Great to Be Irish on St Patrick’s Day
By: Sam Chan
St Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday. But even if we’re not Irish, we can pretend to be Irish on St Patrick’s Day by having a good time and sharing a drink. Continue reading “Why It’s Great to Be Irish on St Patrick’s Day”
Crazy Rich Asians: Why You Will Never Be Good Enough for Your Tiger Mother-in-law
By: Sam Chan
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is currently #1 in box offices all over the world.
At a simple level, this delightful rom-com is an Asian version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Continue reading “Crazy Rich Asians: Why You Will Never Be Good Enough for Your Tiger Mother-in-law”
Fortnite Needs to Be More Addictive
By: Sam Chan
The Fortnite dance is a legit cultural phenom. Just google it. Even the Houston Astros’ celebratory dance is a Fortnite Dance. My favourite is where professional dancers try to mimic the Fortnite dances. Continue reading “Fortnite Needs to Be More Addictive”
The Real Reason I Love Ed Sheeran
By: Sam Chan
I love Ed Sheeran. I love so many things about him. I love his songs. His voice. His mop of red hair.
I love Ed Sheeran. There I’ve said it. I love Ed Sheeran. Continue reading “The Real Reason I Love Ed Sheeran”
Solo – But What If I Could Do with a Bit of Company?
By: Sam Chan
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) is the origin story of Han Solo.
His name says it all. He is alone. Solo.
No parents. No friends. Continue reading “Solo – But What If I Could Do with a Bit of Company?”
Would Jesus Be a Laurel or Yanny?
By: Sam Chan
Laurel or Yanny?
I hear Laurel but you might hear Yanny. And, if you must know, my wife hears Yearly. Continue reading “Would Jesus Be a Laurel or Yanny?”
Australian Cricket – All Balls but No Brain – What Were You Thinking?
By: Sam Chan
So … the Australian cricket team has been caught cheating. Tampering with the ball – with yellow (what were you thinking?) sandpaper – so that the ball swings in the air, making it unplayable for the South African batsmen. Continue reading “Australian Cricket – All Balls but No Brain – What Were You Thinking?”