Thursday, November 21, 2019

One Child Nation (2019)

Rotten Tomatoes
One Child Nation (2019): Personal documentary about China's One Child Policy. Propaganda, fines, abortions, sterilizations, abandoned babies & abductions, international adoption racket. Policy now relaxed but China still scarred. Thought-provoking in surprising way. Must see. A+

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

POTD: Scenery in Iceland

From 2019 03 01 Iceland

Today's photo-of-the-day is from the Reykjanes Peninsula, outside Reykjavik, Iceland. It looks back towards the mountains that surround Reykjavik.

Bonus photo after the jump.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

POTD: Hressingarskálinn

From 2019 03 01 Iceland

Today's photo-of-the-day is from Reykjavik, Iceland. It shows Hressingarskálinn (literally, "refreshment hall") which "was built in 1802 and established as a restaurant in 1932. Ever since then it has been just that, a space for locals and foreigners to gather and enjoy refreshments as well as each other’s company. Over the years it has housed some of Iceland’s most talented artists and writers."

Bonus photo after the jump.

Monday, November 18, 2019

The Spy (TV 2019)

Rotten Tomatoes
The Spy (TV 2019): Sacha Baren Cohen plays it straight in a serious role. And carries it off excellently. Real life story of an Israeli spy in Syria in the 1960s. High stakes. Suspense. What drives him, patriotism or adrenaline? Show lags when Cohen is not on-screen. B-

Sunday, November 17, 2019

POTD: "The Best Hot Dog Stand in Europe"

From 2019 03 01 Iceland

Today's photo-of-the-day is from Reykjavik, Iceland. It shows the hot dog stand Bæjarins beztu pylsur, "the best hot dog in town". According to Wikipedia, "the British newspaper 'The Guardian' selected Bæjarins beztu as the best hot dog stand in Europe." This is it on a sunny day in winter.