Practically every city has some holiday traditions. But which ones are good, which ones are bad? Liisa went out to investigate and review the traditions in Helsinki.
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Most OUTRAGEOUS revelations from the new Prince Harry memoir that SHOCK and DISGUST the entire proud NATION of Britain.
This is Sears Gorgon, coming out with a new update on the vile memoir that scientists say is the sole reason for the death of our youthful, rosy-cheeked queen.
Re-viewed: 3 x A Man Called Ove
The Re-viewed series is dedicated to reviewing cultural products rewatched, relistened or reread, and with this article, the series really lives up to its name; I have seen three versions of the story of A Man Called Ove. But what makes this story different and worth re-experiencing so many times, then?
Re-viewed: Rise And Fall Of The Rocket Man
Pop-star biopics have become a colossal phenomenon in recent years, and it is no surprise that one was made about the 70’s success story Elton John. Rocketman tells the story of a talented child who wasn’t loved by his parents, ending up with serious substance abuse problems and, yet, a reaching-for-the-stars kind of music career.
Gmorning, Gnight
It all started on Twitter, like many things these days do, but against all odds it wasn’t something horrible and rude. It was uplifting and pure, relatable and true – They were little pep talks from Lin Manuel Miranda to me and you.
Re-viewed: Ode To Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury is something bigger than colorful, boozy parties and yellow leather jackets, and that’s why the movie made in honor of his life in 2018, Bohemian Rhapsody, should be praised for its respectful and clever focus on the immortal performer’s musical legacy.
Re-viewed: A Love Letter to Unoriginality – Musical Review
The 1920s. Helsinki. Live singing. Murder. These are four of my favourite things – all of which and more The Alexander Theatre offers Finnish musical devotees with their 2019 production “Iloisten Sielujen Hotelli”. Paradoxically, the performance was both thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining and painfully sunk in humdrum mediocrity.
Music perfect for a road trip... the album evokes laid-back, visual atmospheres that are a call for adventure... lyrics delightful in their originality and darkness... And many other reasons you should give these five albums a listen.
The Force Awakens... Or Does It??
Nowadays, I find myself awkwardly having to confess to people that “I’m not really a Star Wars fan…” But when a good friend of mine bought 15 tickets for the day of the premiere, I decided to go with him and see whether this new film could rekindle my childhood love for Star Wars.
Crimson Peak is a sinister Victorian romance brimming with ornate elegance and Gothic grandeur. If you are able to overcome its hammier moments, there is lots of fun to be had plummeting down this macabre rabbit hole.