lately i’ve been listening non stop to Mazzy star

the anthem of slow mornings

somehow they made a bunch of billionaires relatable

listening to this song brings me immense comfort. Fiona is such a brilliant songwriter. every line she writes is a full story with so much depth and rich emotion

This is a body of work that’s pouring with love, passion and courage to break the standards of mainstream pop. it really been AWHILE since i’ve loved every minute of an album this much on a first listen, the classical compositions and instrumentals and Rosalia’s vocal performance are all insanely beautiful. i can confidently say this is the best album of 2025 so far. stand out tracks:
Sexo, Violencia y Llantas
Reliquia
Porcelana
Berghain
La Perla
De Madrugá
Dios Es Un Stalker
La Rumba Del Perdón
Magnolias

completely fell in love. it’s been on repeat for 3 days now Top5 tracks: 1. one line 2. this mess we’re in 3. big exit 4. beautiful feeling 5. you said something

after actually committing to organize my movie lists and watchlist, I finally get the hype

always loved Coraline growing up and I finally got a chance to read the book. I can understand how can someone read this and immediately wants to make a whole animated film about it. the descriptions of the world make such a vivid image, and the illustrations added a beautifully haunting touch that I loved. one of my favorite moments in the book has to be Coraline telling the story of her dad saving her from wasps. it shows beautifully where she got her immense courage from.

Jeff Buckley is one of the most underrated vocalists. He uses his voice like an instrument so masterfully. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏼

EEAAO is so close to my heart, from the beautiful cinematography to the amazing performances and dialogue, everything about this film was crafted with so much care. i ADORE Evelyn and Joy’s relationship, it’s such a beautiful representation of how complicated and deep the mother-daughter love can be, the final scene between them never fails to make me cry :( my favorite character might be Joy/Jobu Tupaki. honestly Jobu Tupaki has a lot of my favorite lines, “Feels nice, doesn't it? If nothing matters, then all the pain and guilt you feel for making nothing of your life goes away. Sucked, Into, A bagel...” this line alone captured depression and how it can trap us in a nihilistic worldview that justifies destroying ourselves and hurting our loved ones so well. also, “Not a single moment will go by without every other universe screaming for your attention. Never fully there. Just a lifetime of fractured moments… With only a few specks of time where anything actually makes any sense.” GOD, I LOVE THIS ONE, it’s so haunting and a perfect portrayal of regret that keeps building up in our hearts with each unfulfilling decision that we make.

It's been a while since I last watched this, and honestly it’s even better than I remembered. to me the book is still superior but that doesn’t take away from how amazing this adaptation was! The animation is absolutely stunning and really brought the world of the book to life! and the storytelling is incredible!

THIS WAS INSANE i was literally on the edge of my couch the whole time. kinda mad at myself for not watching it sooner, it’s immediately one of my favorite films.

insane album absolutely deserved AOTY

always heard of JAWS and saw references to it in a lot of American media, but this is my first time actually sitting down to watch it. this film absolutely deserves the iconic status it’s in. I found the performances and dialogue to be realistic and grounded, accompanied by well executed suspense that made every crucial moment exciting and intense. I have to admit the few jump scares did work on me, but in my defense, I’m usually not this easily spooked by jump scares, but I have a huge fear of the ocean sooo :) one thing I found really frustrating is how a 70s film looks way better than so many of today’s films. We need to bring back the art of cinematography, because the washed-out, grey-looking films we have now are NOT it! on a more sad note, I went on a little side quest and discovered that this film (and original novel) is one of the biggest reasons behind misinformation around sharks which might’ve caused the killing of millions of them :(

Day 2 of rewatching all of stranger things previous seasons to prepare for season 5 :) I recently discovered that people don’t like this season for some reason?? personally i enjoyed it way more than season 1 🫣 i guess objectively speaking season 1 was a better season of television, but season 2 has more rewatching value since the mystery doesn’t feel like the sole focus and we spend more time on character-driven plots making it actually fun to rewatch. here are some of my silly notes: • Max is the best addition to the cast. i really can’t imagine the show without her • Hopper was too hard on El, she’s a traumatized child that was imprisoned for all her life and when she finally gets her freedom you take it away again?? • I LOVE BOB • whoever thought of pairing Steve with Dustin, I LOVE YOU YOU’RE A GENIUS literally one of the best tv duos ever created • if Steve Harrington has no fans, it’s because i’m dead • I get why everyone hates “The Lost Sister.” I’m sorry, but did they really waste Jane’s mother on this stupid storyline and think people would like it?? the idea of another kid escaping Hokines lab then meeting El and having a sisterly bond with her isn’t bad at all, but they execute it terribly. • Bob’s death was completely unnecessary smh • my girl Nancy is so smart she single handedly shut down a government agency (that detective was there too ig 🙄) • Joyce went through so much i need her to get a happy ending without losing anyone she loves favorite characters this season: Steve Joyce Dustin Max Nancy

left me with so many emotions I can’t even begin to describe them

saw someone say “if Pixar had made this everyone would think it’s a masterpiece” and I completely agree! it’s such an underrated film, a classic in my book

got recommended this song and now i can’t stop listening to Yawning Portal

“Welcome To My Island” is really the best track to open with, the vocals immediately captured my attention SO SO GOOD, also the production has this dreamy feeling to it which I LOVED for the next 7 tracks i was really enjoying the album, the production had a lot of versatility we went from tropical to sensual to nostalgic to ethereal while still sounding cohesive. the vocals were incredible (they’re absolutely my favorite part of this album). in some moments the vocal delivery kinda reminded me of other artists (Olivia on the bridge of “Welcome To My Island” and Audrey Hobert on “Bunny Is A Rider”) but this is not a con at all just an observation :) i have to admit the last 4 tracks didn’t really resonate with me on 1st listen but by the 2nd they started to grow on me. favorites rn: Welcome To My Island I Believe Fly To You Blood And Butter

Day 1 of rewatching all of stranger things previous seasons to prepare for season 5 :) unfortunately i have to say i was bored a bit (since i knew the plot and this season relies heavily on mystery) but it was really interesting to see how the characters got introduced to each other and their early dynamics. anyway here’s some of my silly notes while watching: • it’s crazy to go back and watch the show with the kids all grown up now, they were just babies here :( and all of them were so talented, seriously everyone was giving it their all! • i genuinely forgot how expressive and fun Lucas was! it just shows how poorly the writers handled his character he kinda becomes an extension of Max’s character rather than his own person :( • Dustin is so ADORABLE!! • Mike here is a real main character idk what happened in later seasons but it felt like he was more of an extra (or at least that’s what i remember) • El’s backstory makes me so sad man. i feel people overlook how much abuse she went through it breaks my heart. i hope she at least gets a happy ending • i could never blame Jonathan for thinking Joyce was going crazy if i was in his place i’ll do the same • Joyce & Hopper are way too reckless, literally zero planning they just wing it • no matter how sweet Jonathan is i can’t get over the fact he took those pics of Nancy • it’s fascinating how little screen time Steve got in this season considering he’s one of the most loved characters rn • Steve’s old friends are so insufferable • i completely forgot that El’s mother is still alive lmao • there’s a special place reserved in hell for “ papa” • this season’s cinematography and acting is way darker than later seasons, it feels almost separate from the rest of the show my favorite characters this season: El Lucas / Dustin Joyec Hopper