POTD: Amsterdam's Modern Architecture

From 2022 07 03 Amsterdam

Today's photos-of-the-day are from Amsterdam. Everyone's familiar with Amsterdam's historic canal houses, but architecture hasn't stood still in the city since the 17th Century. Here are just two examples of striking modern architecture: the Eye Film Museum and the NEMO Science Museum.

POTD: Bike Parking

From 2022 07 03 Amsterdam

Today's photo-of-the-day is from Amsterdam. It shows the end of a bike rack in the center of the city.

Bonus photo after the jump.

The Menu (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes

The Menu (2022): Famous chef hosts guests at his restaurant on a remote island, where evil surprises await. The foodies make too easy targets and a suspension of disbelief is needed throughout but manage that and this makes for a delicious black comedy from starter to dessert. B+

The Wonder (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes

The Wonder (2022): Ireland, 1862. Girl hasn't eaten in 4 months yet remains healthy. Miracle? Fraud? English nurse is brought in to investigate. Mystery with a satisfactory resolution. Florence Pugh plays the nurse well, but lacks a strong opposing character to play against. B-

Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes

Banshees of Inisherin (2022): Two lifelong friends have a falling out. Things deteriorate from there. Ireland, 1923. Loneliness. Lack of opportunity. Quiet. Slow. Both the setting and the movie. More like a short story. A mood piece. A character study. Excellent acting by all. B+