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Category : Movie
Artwork : Joker (2019)
2. Category : Novel
Artwork : A Series of Unfortunate Events
What is it about? What is it for? : the books often have a dark, mysterious
feeling to them. The books follow the turbulent lives of Violet, Klaus,
and Sunny Baudelaire. After their parents' death in a fire, the children are
placed in the custody of a murderous relative, Count Olaf, who attempts to
steal their inheritance and, later, orchestrates numerous disasters with the
help of his accomplices as the children attempt to flee. As the plot progresses,
the Baudelaires gradually confront further mysteries surrounding their family
and deep conspiracies involving a secret society known as V.F.D., with
connections to Olaf, their parents, and many other relatives. The series is
narrated by Lemony Snicket, who dedicates each of his works to his deceased
love interest, Beatrice, and often attempts to dissuade the reader from reading
the Baudelaires' story.
What is its style? : The books are noted for their dark humor, sarcastic
storytelling, and anachronistic elements, as well as frequent cultural and
literary allusions.
How good is it? : A Series of Unfortunate Events has many lessons to teach
its readers. In a way, the series encourages to overcome adversity, trust their
ingenuity, and develop all of their skills. Also, it warns adults about the
consequences of doubting what children say. In the show, grief is tragic but it
isn’t the end. On more than one occasion, Lemony Snicket talks about death,
loss, and fate. He reminds us that none of us know when we’re going to die.
They always try to find the positive side of things even when their surroundings
are filled with negativity. There’s always a way out. After all, no matter how
tragic a loss, it doesn’t mean your own life has ended.
3. Category : Poem
Artwork : The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
How good is it? : The poem's meaning is that a person should try to take
their own path, and be themselves, instead of taking the safe and
boring path that belongs to a million others. The poet says that although he
might not be able to go back, he's okay with it because he doesn't think he'll
ever go back.
4. Category : Music
Artwork : After Laughter Album by Paramore
What is it about? What is it for? : After Laughter is about the look on
people’s faces when they’re done laughing. If you watch somebody long
enough, there’s always this look that comes across their face when they’re
done smiling, and I always find it really fascinating to wonder what it is that
brought them back to reality.
What is it made of? : The album's lyrical content predominantly touches upon
themes of exhaustion, depression and anxiety. highlighting the contrast
between the "serious sadness" of the lyrics "underneath all the bangers." a
collection of songs about remaining upbeat in the face of adversity that bounce
around with. observes a different aspect of the subject of survival: the
emptiness and pointlessness, and how often it fails to alter the indifferent
universe that surrounds and requires it. After Laughter is a deep album with
plenty to say.
How good is it? : After Laughter helps its listeners move in that redemptive
direction. There’s a lot of venting and wallowing in emotional muck, too.
Lingering and loitering in that kind of darkness. The mood is light and
cheerful, but still powerful. Paramore’s talents have never been merely
surface level, but a biting attitude underneath. Don’t let the candy-colored
album cover fool you, the band’s sour punch is still alive and well.
What is it made of? : The three towers are broader at the base and narrow
as they rise. Each tower has two asymmetric legs, with a curved eastern leg
leaning against the other, creating a significant technical challenge in its
construction.
What is its style? : The resort is designed by Moshe Safdie, who says it was
initially inspired by card decks.
How good is it? : I’ve visited Singapore 3 times now and the view from top to
bottom never cease to amaze me. It’s a very unique and the most extravagant
building I ever saw my whole life. I’m always impressed by Singaporeans’
discipline and cleanliness that after 10 years the Marina Bay Sands still looks
brand new.
What is it made of? : The shoe consists of a stitched upper portion, a toe
cap that is usually made of white rubber, and a sole that is usually made of
brown rubber. Although Chuck Taylors are made of various materials such as
leather, the original and most widely known version of the shoe is made from
cotton canvas. The innovative detail of the original shoe was the "loose lining"
of soft canvas that was intended to provide flexibility and prevent blisters.
What is its style? : a monochromatic shoe with a black canvas upper and
black rubber soles, an all-white, high-top model with blue and red trim and an
all black leather and rubber shoe.
How good is it? : They go with anything, they look as good when they're old
as they do when they're new, they're lightweight, they're breathable, they're
timeless, they're easy to clean, and they're so damn iconic.