I don't exactly know why we wanted to watch this film (Downfall), maybe because we're fans of Bruno Ganz. It's a bit long, so we needed to find the time, and finally it worked last Saturday evening. Ganz plays Hitler in his final days. The film is extremely well done. It's easy to understand how... Continue Reading →
Crying Wolf
Not far from where I live, they are going to shoot a family of wolves. The wolves have been attacking domestic animals, but the thing is, most of the animals that are being attacked are only there for the government subsidies. For example, we don't do anything, really, with most sheep here. The sheep are... Continue Reading →
I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts
I loved the group X when I was a kid. Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom and DJ Bonebrake. I loved the pseudonyms (like the Cramps and other bands from that era). For the last few days, their song I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts has been stuck in my head. Not a bad song... Continue Reading →
Tell Better Stories
A few years back, I went for a hike in the mountains. I met a young man who was listening to death metal on a Bluetooth speaker as we were walking in a beautiful, pristine Alpine landscape. He looked like a biker kid: the boots, the metal on his face, tattoos. I asked if he... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 