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"Bowie: Una Biografía" by María Hesse
For most of us, David Bowie is a collection of icons: the lightning bolt, the space suit, the mismatched eyes. We know the "skin" of the legend, but María Hesse’s illustrated biography manages to peel that back. While it isn’t an exhaustive, it is something much more evocative. It’s a sensory journey through the life of a man who was constantly reinventing what it meant to be human. The book flows chronologically but feels like a series of "reincarnations." Here is how the journey breaks down: A...
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Nia DaCosta, 2026)⭐⭐⭐⭐
The first part of the intended 28 Days Later sequel trilogy, directed by Danny Boyle, ended on an almighty WTF of a cliffhanger with young survivor Spike being rescued from a horde of infected by... a team of ninja Jimmy Savile cosplayers? Nia DaCosta picks up the reins to let you know that, no, in fact you really did see that and you were not hallucinating. In so doing, she has crafted, with series writer Alex Garland, arguably the best and most moving entry yet.
Review: Return of the God Hypothesis
I suspect Stephen Meyer's book will only convince people who are already inclined toward the "God hypothesis."
The Wrecking Crew (Ángel Manuel Soto,2025)⭐
This is an absolutely by the number buddy action movie that is only slightly elevated by the presence of Dave Bautista and Jason Mamoa, both of whom are far better than this material. Bautista in particular seems to have gotten all the 'I am an acTOR, actually' stuff out of his system with his excellent work in Blade Runner 2049 and Knock on the Cabin Door and realised he can make bank by just doing... well, this.
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon (2012)
At its core, Steal Like an Artist is a manifesto for the modern creator. Kleon’s main premise is liberating: nothing is completely original. Instead of the crushing pressure to create something from a "blank slate," Kleon argues that all creative work is a remix of what came before. The book is structured around ten simple lessons that demystify the "tortured genius" trope. It teaches you how to collect influences, build a "creative lineage," and—most importantly—how to "fake it until you make i...
"De cero a uno: Cómo inventar el futuro" (2014)
Zero to One is a powerful reminder that evolution isn't enough; true innovation requires a leap into the unknown. Thiel’s core message is that "vertical progress" comes from creating something entirely new—moving from 0 to 1—rather than simply competing in an existing market.It feels a bit like a time capsule now. While the mindset is still essential, some examples haven't aged perfectly, and the total lack of AI mentions feels like a glaring omission in today's landscape. However, the book's ch...
"Acontece que no es poco" (2023)
The book offers a quick overview of many historical events and includes a substantial bibliography.I would have preferred a slightly more formal style, although I enjoyed reading it.If you've ever heard the author speak on the radio, the book is written in a similar style.
The Lessons of History (1997)
If you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the modern world, this 100-page masterpiece is the ultimate "macro" perspective. After spending 40 years writing the history of the world, the Durants distilled everything they learned into this concise brief. It is not a book about dates and wars; it is a book about how the world actually works. The Durants argue that history is a branch of biology. Our technology changes, but our instincts—to compete, to protect our kin, and to accumulate—remain ide...
Dust Bunny (Brian Fuller, 2025)⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anyone hoping for a retread or continuation of Hannibal - Brian Fuller's previous collaboration with Mads Mikkelsen - will be disappointed at the dearth of artfully-flayed corpses and Turner Prize-baiting murder scenes, but Dust Bunny does share Fuller's distinctive eye for a captivating image and the subject matter is, on the face if it, quite grim.
EAT Asian Tapas
Delicious new restaurant at the former site of Lil Pocha
Time Flies
A simple, beautiful meditation on life, death, and purpose.
Trigger (트리거): An Emotional Firepower
Gun ownership and gun violence
Materialists
A beautiful, but confusing movie from the producer of Past Lives.
The Phoenician Scheme
A review of the Wes Anderson movie "The Phoenician Scheme"