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Taylor Swift’s Pop Civil War Shows Why We Need a God

Just in time for the USA summer holidays (and her pre-album Lover launch), we have Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun in the Pop Civil War of 2019.

Babe. What a Pig Taught Me about the Secret to Success

By: Sam Chan

The movie Babe (1995) will soon turn 25. I can’t believe it’s gone so quickly. What a story. Babe is a pig. But Babe wants to be a sheepdog. And who are we to stop him?

Why It’s Great to Be Irish on St Patrick’s Day

By: Sam Chan

St Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday. But even if we’re not Irish, we can pretend to be Irish on St Patrick’s Day by having a good time and sharing a drink.

Crazy Rich Asians: Why You Will Never Be Good Enough for Your Tiger Mother-in-law

By: Sam Chan

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is currently #1 in box offices all over the world.

At a simple level, this delightful rom-com is an Asian version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).

The Real Reason I Love Ed Sheeran

By: Sam Chan

I love Ed Sheeran. I love so many things about him. I love his songs. His voice. His mop of red hair.

I love Ed Sheeran. There I’ve said it. I love Ed Sheeran.

Solo – But What If I Could Do with a Bit of Company?

By: Sam Chan

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) is the origin story of Han Solo.

His name says it all. He is alone. Solo.

No parents. No friends.

Australian Cricket – All Balls but No Brain – What Were You Thinking?

By: Sam Chan

So … the Australian cricket team has been caught cheating. Tampering with the ball – with yellow (what were you thinking?) sandpaper – so that the ball swings in the air, making it unplayable for the South African batsmen.