Definitely not a Christmas movie. Still, I can’t help but associate it with the most wonderful time of the year — For a grumpy, introverted and sometimes frankly pessimistic fella like myself, you’d be surprised to know I actually adore Christmas. Cold weather, fantastic food, family gatherings, and staying up late watching movies approaches dangerously close to my idea of heaven. It is the perfect time to practice gratitude, a quality…

If the rumors are true, there are definitely worse choices than Nolan to direct a revamped James Bond franchise — Here’s the latest instalment of Fanfare’s monthly debate series, in which opposite perspectives are given on a particular topic. This month: Should Christopher Nolan direct the next James Bond film? MVW Encylcopedia argues that case that he should. Previously, I reacted to the news (more accurately “rumors”) that Christopher Nolan…

For those interested in buying only ONE watch for life that can suit every possible occasion. — Watch nerds will be the first ones to tell you that watch collecting isn’t a healthy hobby for your finances. Spending your hard-earned cash on essentially pointless works of art for your wrist some of you will find it strange at best and brutally insane at worst. Still, some of…

Sir Ridley Scott may have a point with his rather funny/unapologetic response regarding criticisms of “Napoleon” — Sir Ridley Scott (aka Sir Riddles, term coined by Emperor Simon Dillon) is perhaps one of the most important voices we currently have in cinema. Movies like Blade Runner, Alien, Gladiator, and Thelma & Louise have helped to both define and inspire generations. When it comes to technical prowess and…

Watch brands need to think of ways to attract younger collectors. But is this the way to do it? — Today, I want to share with you boys and girls a story about the ever-changing nature of art. Using the world of watches, my particular hobby/passion/torment as an example, I’d like us to explore what happens when you are forced to reimagine yourself just to survive in this insanely complex…

Now that the world of gaming and movies are becoming more and more intertwined, here’s a rather strange suggestion to move forward. After the success of movies like Gran Turismo and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the interest of big studios to adapt video games to the “big screen” has…

Truly a watch like no other in this price range. But is it worth it? — Christopher Ward as a brand is synonym to “value for money”. Watches like the Bel Canto or The Twelve prove time and time again that they could become THE king of the entry-level price segment when it comes to Swiss watchmaking. After all, CW is all about creativity, artistry, passion…

We wish most sequels nowadays were this good! — The original Jurassic Park is close to being a “perfect” movie. What I mean by this is simple: even with all its flaws, I wouldn’t change a single frame in it. Like true love sparks in your heart: you accept it willingly, imperfections and everything. Inevitably, we have to put…

My question is: can we even resist it at this point? If you’re a video game nerd like me, I think the recent news regarding one of the biggest and most recognizable fighting game franchises out there should be discouraging at best and terrifying at worst. In case you haven’t…