Through my bookcase

Love, Death & Robots review     Earlier this month, our English teacher suggested we watch an anthology of animated short films on Netflix. I’ve always been really into animation ever since I was a kid, so I figured I’d give it a try—and honestly, I was super impressed. This wasn’t your typical animated series. Each episode was completely different in style and story, but all of them had something meaningful to say.        What I loved most was how each short used color and lighting to create a specific mood. One of the stories was set in a dark, dystopian world, with harsh shadows and sharp contrasts. Another used warm, glowing colors to tell a more emotional, nostalgic story. It was amazing how much the visuals helped tell the story without needing a ton of dialogue. The techniques varied a lot too—some shorts used 3D animation, others had a hand-drawn or painterly style. It made the whole experience feel like a journey through different creative...

“THE GAME” (1997) by David Flincher review I watched The Game (1997) this month, and I’m still thinking about it—it completely messed with my mind (in the best way possible). It’s a psychological thriller directed by David Fincher, who also made Fight Club, so I had pretty high expectations. But honestly, this movie might be my new favorite. The plot follows Nicholas Van Orton, a super-rich and serious businessman who gets an unusual birthday gift from his brother: a chance to participate in a mysterious “game” created by a company called CRS. At first, nothing seems that strange. Nicholas is skeptical, and everything feels like an elaborate prank. But slowly, the game begins to take over his life. Things spiral out of control—his money disappears, people turn against him, and he can’t tell if anything is real anymore. I found myself questioning everything, just like the character. The suspense is insane, and every scene keeps you guessing. I loved how unpredictable it was. Just when ...