Songs and lyrics
Everybody has them. Not everybody takes them seriously, but we all have them: songs that have left an indelible impression on our minds; that helped us grow up; that belong … Continue reading
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011 · 1 Comment
Words and meanings
When I read a translation of a poem I often want to shorten it. The translator makes too much effort to recreate the equivalent of the original form of the … Continue reading
Monday, 12 October, 2009 · Leave a comment
Documentary film: my picks
THE BEST documentary film has all the qualities we appreciate in feature films: drama, excitement, suspense and a vivid appeal to our imagination. Films that content themselves merely with imparting … Continue reading
Wednesday, 1 July, 2009 · 1 Comment
