Hello! Just in time for Winter Olympics 2018 in PyeongChang, I got a chance to see a biopic of a former Olympic figure skater. This is I, Tonya! IMDb summary: Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husbandContinue reading “Movie review: I, Tonya”
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5 ideas about a movie: Early Man
Hello! While some people flocked to the theater to see the last Fifty Shades, I joined my favorite demographic – kids – at the cinema. This is Early Man. IMDb summary: Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob asContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Early Man”
Movie review: Stronger
Hello! Welcome to a review of the second Boston Marathon bombing biopic. It’s Stronger. IMDb summary: Stronger is the inspiring real-life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Just last year (or at theContinue reading “Movie review: Stronger”
5 ideas about a movie: Borg vs. McEnroe
Hello! Sometimes, I go to the cinema without any prior knowledge of a film. This was exactly the case this weekend, when, after watching the other UK wide release – Kingsman 2 – on Thursday, I chose to see Borg vs. McEnroe on Saturday, just because I saw it advertised at the box office. IMDbContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Borg vs. McEnroe”
Movie review: Baywatch
Hello! Welcome to a review of one of the first comedies of this summer’s movie season – Baywatch! Even though the online discussion around this movie has died down before it even started (the film flopped at the US box office), I still decided to see it because of the cast and the brand-recognition! Also,Continue reading “Movie review: Baywatch”
In preparation for Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them!!!
Hello! Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them is coming out in less than a month, so in order to get myself ready for its release, I decided to read the extra Harry Potter material that I missed or didn’t get a chance to read before now and I would like to share my thoughts onContinue reading “In preparation for Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them!!!”
Fall Run 2016
Hello! Welcome to the last sports update post this summer. Well, it’s technically no longer summer, but, to me, the autumn doesn’t start until I leave for Scotland and that’s only happening on Tuesday. Anyway, today’s entry is dedicated to another running event I participated in – in my native language, it’s called Azuolyno Begimas whichContinue reading “Fall Run 2016”
Another Night Run 2016
Hello! About a month ago, I told you about a charity night run that I participated in. Well, yesterday, I did another night run and I would like to share this experience with you. This particular night run was organized by the same people who arranged last year’s end of summer night run. In 2015,Continue reading “Another Night Run 2016 “
Volunteering at EHF Men’s 18 Handball Championship 2016
Good morning/day/weekend! Around this time last year, I published my most successful non-movie related article on the topic of volunteering. Well, today, I’m continuing the tradition and writing about the behind-the-scenes inner workings of another sports event. As usual, the article will focus on my personal experience of the event and won’t be completely objectiveContinue reading “Volunteering at EHF Men’s 18 Handball Championship 2016”
Swimming: Sudeikiai Open Water Marathon 2016
Hello! This is the last short sport/swimming update post this summer. Today, I took part in the Sudeikiai Swimming Marathon and lost all my energy. Let me elaborate. The Sudeikiai Swimming Marathon is the hardest one out of the 4 open water swims I do each summer. The weather is usually not the nicest asContinue reading “Swimming: Sudeikiai Open Water Marathon 2016”