What Is The Point

  Just when you thought that romcoms were done for, that they were a genre from the distant past, and now you will never see another love story again, we have MATERIALISTS dumped into the mixing bowl.  Between thrillers and action movies that are taking prominence in the industry, we get a Romance movie that is supposed to take our breath away and believe in true love once more.  But in this cynical and cruel world, does love even exist?  MATERIALISTS kind of changes your perspective. Kind of.  Don’t expect to be blown away, and no it is not the romance story of ages or make you believe in unconditional love again. But it will give you fleeting moments where genuine care is shown that will make you feel…something I guess.  So what is the point of watching MATERIALISTS? Read below and find out.  1) You get to watch a good-looking cast ( Dakota Johnson , Chris Evans , and Pedro Pascal ) uplift a sleepy script.  2) You will see glimpses of realism....

Honesty is the best policy. ​How many times have we been encouraged since we were little to always tell the truth and be our real selves?  We grow up believing that being a good person means being honest. We integrate honesty into our lifestyle, choosing never to cheat, and realize that being truthful yields genuine relationships. ​As we mature, as the world exposes itself, and as we encounter people with vast experiences, another truth begins to unfold before us, one that baffles us: ​We are told to lie. What? ​But lying doesn't get you anywhere. It's wrong to lie. We don't want to be known as a liar, a manipulator, or a deceiver. You hold fast to morals and ethics, anchors in a confusing world. ​Guess how much time it takes you before this ideology clashes with reality? ​Almost immediately. ​The second you step into a classroom. Are you seriously going to tell your teacher you were watching a marathon of your favorite movie series rather than doing your homewo...

Rage bait is the word of the year! And ironically, it is doing exactly what it stands for. I mean, of all the words in the world, "rage bait" is chosen as a winner? However, the words in the running were not much better either. Aura Farming and Bio Hack. Okay, then.  For those who are struggling to learn the internet lingo, aura farming means projecting an image of coolness or confidence. Bio Hack is making small changes to your diet and lifestyle so that you feel better and work smarter. And of course, word of the year, rage baiting means posting content online that enrages people to the point that they engage with the content just to show how angry they are. You've been baited!  It just goes to show how, over the years, marketing has taken such an ugly turn. Prior to the rage bait era, people were usually compelled to click on articles if they thought it could help them, or motivate them, or at the very least, get them emotional. Now it's a test about wh...

  Another medical show…do we really need more of them? There are hundreds of them out there, some that are comedic, some which focus more on workplace romances then cases, and some which base characters on fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes, and call it a medical show.  So what does The Pitt have to offer that is so different? I mean, sure it has won five Emmys but is it really that great? Well…kind of.  Here are all the reasons why THE PITT is a little different from the other medical shows.  1) No Time for Romance: Unlike other medical shows where romance tales precedence over fictional patients’ lives, The Pitt focuses on how many patients are taken care of in a span of an hour. There are no random hookups, no blushing interns, and the janitor’s closet is used by the janitor.  2) The entire season is based on a day: Other shows have done it but not many medical shows. The show highlights the busy lives of doctors and how much pressure they are in a sin...

Remember, there was a time when romcoms were the trend, and there were dozens coming out in batches every month? It didn't matter that the stories were repetitive or clichéd. They were feel-good movies that were entertaining as well. The good ol' days weren't they? Sadly, these movies quickly lost their turn in the carousel of trending genres and were eclipsed by action and adventure, then dark fantasy. Romcoms are sparse in the modern world, where viewers scoff at how unrealistic characters can be. Love? Ugh. What a waste of an emotion. Today's world is all about convenience and equal-pay partnerships, and usually short-term.  Why invest in a relationship when you can invest in trades and make money? Romcoms don't work in today's world because we don't see how putting someone else's needs before you helps in the long run.  How is giving up on opening a factory in a small town, helping the employment rate or the economy?  The town can still h...

“I’m going to be real with you guys. What you’re about to see is me in my actual habitat. I’m never going to lie to you. I have a big family, but now you are going to be my online family, and I am going to talk to you every day.” This is the hook most influencers use to bait people into following them and making them believe that they hold such an important position in their lives.  The scarcity of funny videos and loneliness leads many to feel like they are part of the influencer’s life. After all, the influencer is as natural as ever with them. They show their true selves on camera. Not a speck of makeup on them, and the lighting is always perfect.  They eat instant cup foods…just like us. They reach out for junk food and never gain weight. They love to cook but aren’t good at it. Every single moment is perfectly captured with the right angle, background, and sound.  The influencer is living the perfect life, and they are so humble.  It is easy to be enraptured by ...

It’s the festive season. There’s joy and cheer everywhere. It’s not the festival that’s being celebrated as much as it becomes about gatherings. Friends and families coming together to celebrate, that is what the festivals are about, right? Right? Nope. We were taught that is what the festivals are about especially from children’s books and family movies. We were told that it is family above everything else. That they are the ones who support you and will cheer you on, and can’t wait to see you and spend time with you.  But the reality is far from this. An invitation for any gathering is a prize for being popular. It is a form of validation that you matter to them enough to actually invite you.  The invitation is addressed to the family. But guess what? Everyone you are staying with is not regarded as such. There are politics involved, lack of communication, and oh yes, the never-ending popularity contest.  It’s almost as if in the adult world, festivals pushes our mental...