Istanbul scenes from a movie of 1960s (L’immortelle)
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)
Attractions: football, cinema, music
Listening to Erkin Koray’s “A September Evening” (The song that inspired “Paint It, Black”)
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
The Protector (from Netflix)
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
Bohemian Rhapsody
I watched Bohemian Rhapsody yesterday with a few friends. I do not know why I am so lachrymose sometimes.
Turkish football tonight….
Run, Forrest, Run!https://t.co/u640V1Asyp — Troll Football Media (@Troll__Footbal) November 2, 2018 From the Istanbul derby, Galatasaray vs. Fenerbahçe…
“The Blacklist” for binge watching
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
Skam – Teen drama in Norwegian style
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?
Watching “The Vietnam War”
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.
Ahlat Ağacı by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
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
Ali Koç dethrones Aziz Yıldırım, becomes the new president of Fenerbahçe
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
Recent news from me. Publications, life etc.
In our bi-weekly family breakfast, I escaped to my parents’ spare room to do some reading. My nieces (5 and 3 years old) are as loud as possible as you can guess. When I entered the room, I was a bit surprised. The room of is full of my sister’s dowry! I can’t believe she bought … Read more
I can’t stop listening to: Cem Karaca’s MEIN DEUTSCHER FREUND [Arkadaşım Alman]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmoGhbAEeBQ&t=0s
Turkey on national account deficit: “Cenk Tosun’s contract with Everton will help cut Turkey’s current account deficit: Deputy PM”
Cenk Tosun’s contract with Everton will help cut Turkey’s current account deficit: Deputy PM Hurriyet Daily News Beşiktaş striker Cenk Tosun’s possible contract with English Premier League club Everton, a deal worth 25 million sterling according to media reports, “will help Turkey cut its current account deficit,” Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek has suggested.
That look! “Social media frenzy over Beşiktaş coach’s ‘last look’ at striker Cenk Tosun amid reports of Everton transfer…
Social media frenzy over Beşiktaş coach’s ‘last look’ at striker Cenk Tosun amid reports of Everton transfer Hurriyet Daily News Beşiktaş coach Şenol Güneş’s emotional gaze at Cenk Tosun, after the striker found the net in a Turkey Cup game late on Dec. 28, has heated up rumors that Tosun will sign with English Premier … Read more
Sony Turkey censored @bladerunner 2049 #BladeRunner out of “local moral concerns”
It seems that Sony Turkey decided to censor some scenes that include nudity. A cinema writers association (SİYAD) strongly criticized company’s decision. I saw the news first on Twitter as some cinema-goers began to protest zoomed or blurred scenes. It seems that Sony Turkey people acted even before the government…