10 Films to Make Your Christmas Even More Magical

Christmas is one of the most magical holidays because it’s the time of the year when families gather together, friends reunite, and cities all over the world are full of lights and love. It’s the time of the year when we bring presents and presence into the lives of the people we love the most….

5 Films that Encouraged Women to Travel (Part 2)

Earlier this year, I posted an article about films that encourage women to travel (Part 1), yet I’ve always considered the list to be incomplete. Thus, in a somewhat second part to the article, here’s another five titles to further get you inspired to travel, to get to know the world, but also yourself. The reason I’ve…

Film Focus: The Intouchables (2011)

French pictures have always been a strong addition to the world heritage of the big screen and The Intouchables is beyond doubt one of the best contemporary films I have seen. A Parisian quadriplegic aristocrat and a ghetto youngster build an unlikely strong friendship that charms with its humane, warmhearted plot twists. Two protagonists from…

5 Films that Encouraged Women to Travel (Part 1)

The last decade has undoubtedly witnessed a rise in the number of films featuring strong female characters which according to Yvonne Tasker, professor of Film Studies, is a sign of the changing roles for women in real life. Even though 21st century is more liberal than ever before for women, they continue to struggle for…