Here are some interesting reads (and videos to watch): Golden Globes 2021 winners – in two minutes Your round-up of who won what at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, on the BBC. Chadwick Boseman’s widow accepted a posthumous prize for the actor and more Watch this 2- minute video. The above video has … Continue Reading
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It’s only on the brink that people find the will to change
When a sphere from space lands in New York’s Central Park, the world is faced with a question. The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 American science fiction drama film and a loose adaptation of the 1951 film of the same name. Let’s watch one of its best scenes together:
How to get hitched! (A pronunciation and vocabulary lesson)
Hitch is a 2005 American romantic comedy film. It was written by Kevin Bisch, directed by Andy Tennant, and starred Will Smith, with Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta as co-stars. In this film, Smith plays Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, who is a professional dating consultant. He teaches men how to start a romantic relationship with women…
A quizzical smile
This is the first post with an experimental format that I am calling “The Russian Dolls”. The text is revealed step by step as you engage with it and answer some questions… This post is about Adele, James Bond, and more…
English through films: In my long life, I have experienced many ends…
Note: This is a rewrite of an older post originally published on 2 February 2016. Forever is an American fantasy crime drama television series that aired on ABC as part of the 2014–15 fall television season. Created by Matt Miller, it centers on the character of Dr. Henry Morgan, a New York City medical examiner … Continue Reading
Kinda awesome, kinda creepy… (A review of the Meetup on June the 5th, 2016)
This is a follow-up and consolidation e-learning activity for the Guided Film & Conversation Meet-up for the Intermediate to advanced level, held on the fifth of June 2016. The meetup was organised and managed by Pejman HABIBI. If you wish to attend future meetups, please see this page for more details and booking. If you have … Continue Reading
Court
An Indian film, Court, is in these days on at Metropole Cinema in Lille. It’s about a old folk musician’s fake trial… You can see in this film all the complexity of the Mumbai society. Court is the director’s first feature film. His previous works include documentaries and short films. I noticed something unusual for … Continue Reading
A key to unlock my curse… (A review of the Meetup on March the 17th, 2016)
This is a follow-up and consolidation e-learning activity for the Guided Film & Conversation Meet-up for the Intermediate to advanced level, held on the seventeenth of March 2016. The meetup was organised and managed by Pejman HABIBI. If you wish to attend future meetups, please see this page for more details and booking. If you have … Continue Reading
Review: Guided Film & Conversation Meetup (20160218)
This is a consolidation and follow-up e-learning activity for the Guided Film & Conversation Meet-up held on the date above. The meetup was organised and managed by Pejman HABIBI. If you have attended this meet-up, you are welcome to discuss what you liked or disliked about it or any questions you may have in the comments … Continue Reading