Published in Fanfare·PinnedMember-only10 Movie Quotes Which Almost Ruptured my Spleen from LaughterIt’s hyperbole. Don’t get too excited. — Writers would know just how unbelievably hard it can be to write a SINGLE decent line of dialogue. Coming up with something snappy, memorable and elegant for your characters to say is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is a privilege, not a right. But if you thought coming up with a…Movies5 min readMovies5 min read
Published in Counter Arts·6 days agoMember-onlyHigh-End Watch Complications Are Getting Cheaper! Meet The Longines Spirit FlybackThe watch sphere is changing. And perhaps this time it’ll be for the best. — Last year we talked about the Christopher Ward Bel Canto, a watch release which had the potential to change the industry forever. Right now, there isn’t another watch I can think of with a chiming-hour mechanism that retails for under 3,000 dollars. It just doesn’t exist. The Bel Canto made…Watches6 min readWatches6 min read
Mar 21Member-onlyQuick Announcement!Things are gonna change a bit when it comes to the MVW Encyclopedia. I know this humble blog is far too small to deserve some kind of grand press release informing the current situation. …Announcements2 min readAnnouncements2 min read
Published in Fanfare·Mar 16Member-onlyUnpopular Movie Opinion III: You Don’t Know What’s The Worst Movie You’ve Ever SeenAnd there’s a very good reason why you don’t. — There’s this rather recent term which probably every cinephile out there has most likely heard by now called a “guilty pleasure”. Described by film nerds and normies alike as “that movie you know it’s bad but can’t help to love”; I always found this concept rather baffling and somewhat daft…Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Published in Counter Arts·Mar 10Member-onlyThe Perfect Watch For Art Lovers: Swatch Art Journey CollectionSome of the most iconic paintings ever made now available on your wrist! — I have a feeling my Counter Arts readers will absolutely love this bit of news! Swatch has always been a watch brand proud of its ties with the art world. …Watches5 min readWatches5 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyThis Is The Most Frustrating Game I’ve Ever Played (Yet I Love It For Some Reason)Because creating an emotion, even if it’s a negative one, is better than not creating one at all. Gamers have a strange relationship when it comes to anger. A rather primal emotion by itself can drive us into obsession for months. We fall victim to our pointless outrages as we…Videogames6 min readVideogames6 min read
Published in Fanfare·Mar 4Member-onlyFive Cool Films Which Take Place (Mostly) In A Single LocationSometimes a limitation can turn out to be a great strength. — Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale inspired me to write about this one “genre” which has always intrigued me. Because I have always been interested in what some call “cabin fever films” where most of the story takes place in a single location. This film about a man taken to brutally dark…Films5 min readFilms5 min read
Published in Counter Arts·Feb 28Member-onlyThe Longines Record Chronograph Is The Ultimate Elegance PieceYet another proof as to why Longines might be one of the most underrated watch brands ever. — When it comes to historical heritage, damn good looks and a nice price point; very little watch brands can compete with what Longines has to offer. Founded in 1832, Longines is roughly as old as inventions like Morse code, the electric telegraph and the first revolver in history. So you…Watches5 min readWatches5 min read
Published in Fanfare·Feb 23Member-onlyMy Deeply Unpleasant Experience With Modern WarfareIf you’re thinking of buying a physical copy of the game, make sure you don’t make this mistake. — Have you had one of those shitty days where everything goes awfully wrong for no good reason? I refer to those moments when you realize you want to stick your neighbor’s head into a toilet filled with acid just because he was looking at you funny. Well, those occasions are…Gaming5 min readGaming5 min read
Published in Fanfare·Feb 17Member-onlyI Used To Hate LOTR’s EndingThere’s no better way to add perspective to your life than with time. Obviously SPOILERS INCOMING! — Doctor Gregory House is a personal hero of mine as he is responsible for some of my biggest laugh-out-loud moments ever. What makes his character so great is that he’s also the author behind surprisingly poignant quotes about our inherent denial of truth. Here’s one for you all. “There is…Movies7 min readMovies7 min read
