Tag: Time
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What Can Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Teach Us About the Value of Time?
Read more: What Can Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Teach Us About the Value of Time?Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a 2016 dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and written by Jane Goldman, based on the 2011 novel by Ransom Riggs. Abe Portman has long shared vivid stories with his grandson Jake about battling monsters and spending his childhood at “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” a…
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Can “My Heart Will Go On” Teach Us to Cherish Life and Love?
Read more: Can “My Heart Will Go On” Teach Us to Cherish Life and Love?An acquaintance from a place I used to visit frequently recently shared the heartbreaking news that he had lost his father. I didn’t know the details of his loss, and our conversation was brief, but the pain in his eyes was unmistakable. To be honest, I’ve never been particularly fond of this person, but grief—especially…
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — What Lessons Can We Learn From This Iconic Game?
Read more: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — What Lessons Can We Learn From This Iconic Game?Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, released by Konami in 1997 on the first PlayStation console and Sega Saturn, is widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed video games of all time. Despite its now-iconic status, the game initially sold poorly upon release, only gaining recognition over time. It pioneered the Metroidvania genre—named after the…
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My Old Ass: A Reflection on Time, Gratitude, and Society
Read more: My Old Ass: A Reflection on Time, Gratitude, and SocietyWe recently watched the movie “My Old Ass”, as my wife wanted to see it after reading good reviews on X. Released in theaters in 2024, the story unfolds in the stunning setting of Muskoka Lakes, Ontario. It follows Elliott, an 18-year-old girl who encounters her 39-year-old self during a mushroom trip. I was pleasantly…
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Audition: Exploring Feminism, Misogyny, and Society’s Flaws
Read more: Audition: Exploring Feminism, Misogyny, and Society’s FlawsAudition is a Japanese horror movie directed by Takashi Miike, released in 1999. I first watched it while living in France on the television channel Arte. Miike, known for his unsettling films, adapts Ryū Murakami’s novel in this masterpiece. The story revolves around a middle-aged widower who orchestrates a fake audition with the help of…
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Chrono Trigger: A Timeless Masterpiece and a Lesson for Humanity
Read more: Chrono Trigger: A Timeless Masterpiece and a Lesson for HumanityReleased in 1995 for the Super Nintendo platform by Square (now Square Enix), Chrono Trigger was the first JRPG I ever played. Borrowing my brother’s Super Nintendo, I immersed myself in the game on Saturday afternoons when I could enjoy playing alone, using the family TV in the living room. My brother had bought the…
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Save Tonight by Eagle-Eye Cherry: A Nostalgic Reminder to Cherish the Present
Read more: Save Tonight by Eagle-Eye Cherry: A Nostalgic Reminder to Cherish the PresentA bit of nostalgia sets the tone for today’s reflection. “Save Tonight” by Eagle-Eye Cherry, released in 1997, became a commercial success across Europe, especially in France. The song’s simple, catchy melody makes it a favorite among beginner guitar players. The lyrics focus on the desire to spend as much time with a loved one…
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Puzzle and Dragons: Breaking Free from the Gacha Grip
Read more: Puzzle and Dragons: Breaking Free from the Gacha GripI started playing Puzzle and Dragons in 2014, during my first year in Japan on a working holiday visa. While I’ve genuinely enjoyed the game for years, I recently decided it was time to stop. After reflecting on my habits, I realized I could better use my time—even just a few minutes daily—for more meaningful…
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The Dark Side of the Moon: A Timeless Masterpiece by Pink Floyd
Read more: The Dark Side of the Moon: A Timeless Masterpiece by Pink FloydI first heard of the album The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, released in 1973, through a live version of a cover by Dream Theater, which I was listening to frequently after high school. Once I experienced the “real material,” I was utterly amazed. This album has since become one of my…
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Rediscovering Life Through Lost in Translation and the Power of Reflection
Read more: Rediscovering Life Through Lost in Translation and the Power of ReflectionI’ve watched Lost in Translation several times. The first time I saw it, I was told about a movie set in Japan starring Bill Murray. At the time, I was still learning Japanese at university. Watching it again after living in Japan for a while, my perception of the film had naturally shifted; living in…