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Bookstore Vibes: Spring 2021
While flipping through books is fun, browsing stationery and fancy items is equally delightful. ๐๏ธ Seeing this miniature in the desk decoration corner reminded me of a local I met in Paris by the Eiffel Tower years ago. She cautiously shared a ‘secret’: ‘The Champs-รlysรฉes never closes, even at midnight.’
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Space Sweeper
The opening scene of collecting debris was quite impressive, especially the swift and powerful moves of Updong-i wielding a harpoon. It was surprisingly natural, and it made me realize how familiar Yoo Hae-jin’s voice had become. In the scene where everyone plays go-stop on the spaceship, his voice overlaying the robot’s full-face mask felt seamless,…
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The Story of Your Life
This ‘Story of Your Life’ was first introduced in 1998, and later included in the 2002 collection ‘Stories of Your Life and Others’.
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Why Is Everyone Flocking to That Hospital?
The author, a marketing expert for hospitals, shares their experiences and insights on hospital marketing. The content includes universally applicable stories in the marketing realm, articulately explained through anecdotes.
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You Can’t Hurry Love
In a sunlit, serene countryside church in the east, a bride who was all smiles saying ‘Yes, Iโm happy.’ just ten minutes ago, suddenly jumps up in the waiting room and runs outside. Of course, just like the album cover suggests, sheโs already got her sneakers on, so running is no problem. With the sun…
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So, That’s Radio
Looking back, I realized there was a ‘radio writer’ behind those memories. But honestly, the book isn’t mind-blowingly exciting or deeply impactful. It does carry the challenges and life philosophies of being a radio writer, but overall, it’s calm and a bit bland. ๐ Even though it’s a short read, it felt like it took…
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AirPods Max: Round Two Experience
The biggest win? They’re almost perfectly optimized for all-day wear while working. The controls are physical dial buttons, so when you need to order something, a light touch finds the bump, press it, and boom! Playback paused. Hit the button next to it, and you’re listening to the outside world. So easy to use, you’ll…
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In the Tall Grass
The film’s backdrop and characters aren’t grand enough to carry the story, so a well-aligned puzzle-like structure might make it seem trivial. That’s too predictable, right? So, the director hooks viewers with the initial atmosphere and uses occult chaos and whirlwind speed to keep them engaged by the end. I think this strategy worked perfectly.
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Nike
In the SBS show, ‘The Legendary Stage: Archive K,’ we got to meet the legendary dancers of the Itaewon nightclubs. It was kind of clumsy yet incredibly hip. Among them, I relived the thrill of encountering the iconic Nike in the ‘Moonlight Showdown’ segment, feeling that magic once again with a Netflix character. ๐ถ
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Pixar’s Latest Gem: Soul
Truth be told, in terms of sheer entertainment, it might not be as dazzling as previous works. Honestly, the dynamism of ‘Inside Out’ or ‘Coco’ was top-notch, right? Yet, I dare say, this is the best Pixar animation I’ve ever experienced.