Since 13, I listen to heavy metal and its derivatives. I never had a close relationship with Turkish music. If I ever listened to it, it was a derivative of Anatolian rock genres. Regarding Anatolian rock, Erkin Koray is a pioneer, and I listened to him a lot. He recently passed away. I am quite … Read more
Music makes us happy. Millions of people can agree on that. But heavy metal? A genre that is often described as deafening and aggressive, how is can that make people happy? Are the headbanging, beer-drinking and blackclad metal fans even happier than other people? Surely, that can’t be.But psychologist Nico Rose argues the contrary. In … Read more
FIFA is corrupt, the West is quite hypocritical when it comes to financial matters, and there might also be prejudices against Arabs and Muslims, but in the last analysis, the World Cup that takes place in Qatar is blasphemy, and I refuse to follow all Tiktok influencers who are bought, and I refuse to follow … Read more
One of the major victims of the pandemic is the coffeehouses. I always found them as a place of refuge. I had spent so much time when I was younger when I was continuously depressive. That’s where I would lose some of the despair by playing cards or other games with my few close friends. … Read more
My old friend Nikolia made a short documentary on a group of young Cypriot scientists, both Turkish-Cypriot and Greek-Cypriot, that are looking for the people from the Cyprus Conflict. They’re trying to heal the island’s wounds and bring the two sides closer. I could not access through my Prime account in Turkey yet but for … Read more
I came across a movie recently: L’immortelle (1963). It was a movie recommended by Criticker. I had no idea this movie takes place in İstanbul. Istanbul old city in the 1960s… Enjoy (if you can)
I am still not settled yet in Boston as I have arrived last night in the middle of the polar vortex. In the meantime, check out this song that had supposedly inspired Rolling Stone’s Paint It, Black (The claim here) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxBsgXEMHlU I had previously mentioned this Youtube account that archives Anatolian Rock of 1960s and 1970s … Read more
Just finished the Protector. I don’t know why but the show reminded me of Netflix’s failing “Iron Fist”. The only reason I finished the first season was to see places where the scenes took place. I kind of missed Istanbul. I guess scenes from Istanbul might be attractive for Netflix’s international audience, too. There are … Read more
I watched Bohemian Rhapsody yesterday with a few friends. I do not know why I am so lachrymose sometimes.
Run, Forrest, Run!https://t.co/u640V1Asyp — Troll Football Media (@Troll__Footbal) November 2, 2018 From the Istanbul derby, Galatasaray vs. Fenerbahçe…
I regularly watch something(s) but rarely I can concentrate for a long time. I guess I have gone through most of the thrilling stuff already. However, I am into binge-watching The Blacklist now. I don’t think it is a super-qualified TV show but I love James Spader’s performance- as I liked a lot some of … Read more
I am watching this teen drama show from Norway: Skam Just towards the end of the second episode in Season 1, I realized I will keep watching it. Short episodes (20 mins), the content is just you know but the filming and editing and all are attractive. And yes more power to girls. Why not?
I could not help watching The Vietnam War bingefully. A 10-episode documentary whose every episode is longer one hour. Its soundtrack usage is so good that you watch it despite all the upsetting memories… Have a look. A review here.
Every time I intend to see a Nuri Bilge Ceylan movie, I hesitate. I don’t actually like Tarkovsky style movies as I never claimed to be a cinephile. But after watching any of his movies, I do not feel any regrets. The films are demanding, long and intense but quite grasping. I watched his latest … Read more
Many believe it is a sign of good days to come. Not only in Football… a massive leadership change for someone stuck in his position for ages… In Turkey? Is that even possible? https://t.co/MrE99NR51h — Peter Nut (@nipped) June 3, 2018 Election Day for a Beleaguered Turkish Soccer Power NYT > Turkey by By PATRICK KEDDIE … Read more