Exploring Portrush on July 21, 2019Standing on the tee at Purgatory, the daunting 17th hole of the Dunluce course at Royal Portrush Golf Club, I took a deep breath and an almighty swing.The ball sailed into the distance and - to my utter amazement - instead of turning sharply right with my usual hideous slice, it continued in roughly the right direction down the fairway.It was a joy to play on this stunning course, located … [Read more...] about Exploring Portrush
The Bastard of Istanbul is a beautiful tale about overcoming painBy: Shama GH on July 21, 2019The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak is a beautiful book because it tells the reader what is actually happening in the world. The world where we live is full of ups and downs which we have to face till we are living.These sorrows make us strong in order to bear the harsh words of people and their cruel behaviour. History is based on the memories we had encountered in past events. And these … [Read more...] about The Bastard of Istanbul is a beautiful tale about overcoming pain
Madonna embraces euphoric batuque spirit in new ‘Batuka’ video on July 21, 2019Singer and songwriter Madonna celebrates the rebellious spirit and legacy of batuque in the new video for "Batuka," a track off her most recent album 'Madame X'.As a series of title cards explains at the start of the video, batuque is a style of music and dance that was created by women in Cape Verde, a former Portuguese colony off the coast of Africa that played a crucial role in the slave … [Read more...] about Madonna embraces euphoric batuque spirit in new ‘Batuka’ video
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ — Tom Cruise soars in first official trailer on July 21, 2019Paramount released the first official trailer for 'Top Gun - Maverick', starring Tom Cruise, scheduled for release in theatres on June 26, 2020. The trailer premiered as part of a surprise appearance by Cruise at San Diego Comic-Con, during Paramount/Skydance's panel for the forthcoming Terminator: Dark Fate. "Thirty-four years ago, I made a movie in San Diego and shot across the street in a … [Read more...] about ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ — Tom Cruise soars in first official trailer
Scaling new heights on July 20, 2019Waking up on my first morning in America, pink hues flood my room at the historic Drake Hotel. I gaze out over Lake Michigan, taking in the fact that I have finally made it to the USA for the first time in my life and in the city I've always wanted to visit, Chicago. After a very late night, I eagerly get ready for a busy few days and dash down to the opulent lobby to take a quick tour of my home … [Read more...] about Scaling new heights
Aahang — June 2019 touches upon current affairs as well as literatureBy: Amjad Parvez on July 20, 2019The title of Radio Pakistan's magazine Aahang - June 2019 issue takes this reviewer back to the most exciting World Cup Final Match between New Zealand and England that was played in London.The decision was based on the maximum boundaries in favour of England as both teams scored equal runs in the super over when the fifty overs match had ended in a tie. Many cricket lovers who are more aware … [Read more...] about Aahang — June 2019 touches upon current affairs as well as literature
‘GameFace’ — irresistible comedy that’s all heart and silliness on July 20, 2019Any sitcom that kicks off with a motivational speech and then a montage immediately wins my affection and Roisin Conaty's irresistibly amiable 'GameFace' does not disappoint.It begins with a wham-bam opening of struggling actor Marcella in period costume, lit to the high heavens, about to stride out on to the stage, like the Rocky Balboa of the West End. Needless to say, it does not turn out … [Read more...] about ‘GameFace’ — irresistible comedy that’s all heart and silliness
The ‘Cats’ trailer is even more terrifying than anticipated on July 20, 2019We should have seen it coming. When we first learned that a film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running Broadway musical "Cats", would be a mix of live-action and CGI, there was a collective dread over how the computer-generated human-cat hybrids would look on-screen. Earlier this week, the stars of the film - notably Taylor Swift - shared a "behind-the-scenes" teaser of the movie, … [Read more...] about The ‘Cats’ trailer is even more terrifying than anticipated
The Secret Garden is a beautiful tale of happiness and friendshipBy: Hina Wahid on July 19, 2019The Secret Garden is the best book for children. It is written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. He has written many books and one of them is the secret garden. It was published in 2009.The book, going by its name, revolves around a secret garden and a girl called Mary who is seven years old and lives with her uncle in England. Because her father worked for the English government and was always busy … [Read more...] about The Secret Garden is a beautiful tale of happiness and friendship
‘It Chapter Two’ — James McAvoy gets trapped in a house of mirrors in final trailer on July 19, 2019“Something happens to you when you leave this town," Mike Hanlon says in the beginning of the final trailer for 'It Chapter Two'. "The farther away, the hazier it all gets." As the Losers' Club reunite in Derry, Maine - clinking beers in a Chinese restaurant while determining how to take down Pennywise the Dancing Clown once and for all - flashbacks to their younger selves are revealed, to the … [Read more...] about ‘It Chapter Two’ — James McAvoy gets trapped in a house of mirrors in final trailer
