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  • Adulting

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    Genre: Drama/Comedy

    Presented by: Dice Media

    No. of episodes: 10

    ” You know you are an adult when you are excited to go home .”

    Anonymous

    Welcome to another blog post from me. This time we explore a web series which I caught up recently. Believe me the best way to unwind is either to catch up with a book , watch a movie or a web series. And if you don’t like any of the above, you can go shopping or for a hike or just catch some sleep.

    The web series which we are going to dissect today explores Adulting. Adulting is basically when we are supposed to act responsible in this big, bad world. We have to do a job which pays us. Then that payment goes to handling finances which may include expenses for rent, food , entertainment etc. In short we have to manage our lives without being dependent on our parents. I know it gives a boost to our self esteem as we are not dependent on our parents. Our parents too feel proud that their children made it themselves. But the question arises do we really manage our lives well? This question is explored in the web series through the lives of two girls named Ray and Nikhat.

    Ray is a junior architect who after 3 years plans to go to Barcelona for her higher studies. While on the other hand Nikhat is a software engineer. Both are complete opposites yet the best of friends. Both try to live their lives to the fullest yet feel something is missing. They try to figure it out what is it by constantly undertaking new experiments with their lives. What are their experiments ? What do their experiments teach them? Does their relation get evolved for good or worse ? Watch the series to find out.

    Well , now coming to the critical part. I found the web series boring . Well you might tend to disagree with me, but to each his/her own. The web series tries to explore the theme of adulting but it gets off the track . It felt more like a tale of two friends rather than exploring the problems adults face in their lives. Some parts are good but the writers could have put in more efforts by undertaking more research. The actors try to cover up the lack lustre script with their acting . But at times their acting too feels over the board. So overall it is a one time watch though one thing I must admit is that the theme song is catchy. Do tell me about your thoughts in the comments section. Waiting for the same.

    Rating: ** stars

    ” Being an adult is mostly just going to bed when you don’t want to and also waking up when you don’t want to.”

    Anonymous
    The two characters from the show- Ray and Nikhat

    Que: Ray messages a male friend of her a lot. Who is he ?

    a. Pranav

    b. Pranay

    c. Parthiv

    d. Pappu

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  • The Perfect wife

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    Author: Blake Pierce

    Genre: Psychological Thriller

    ” Suspense arises naturally from good writing ; its not a spice to be added separately.”

    Leigh Michaels

    I had lost the habit of reading books . As a result I felt something amiss in my life. So to fill the void, I started to read books again without a bias in my mind. We as a reader do tend to have a lot of bias regarding a certain book . We are very specific that we enjoy a particular genre or we may not enjoy a particular genre. I won’t put myself into that category but yes I do have some doubts in my mind before I start reading . Then as I start reading, I start engaging with the book and ultimately end up enjoying it.

    So presenting to you my latest pick- The Perfect Wife. I am a big fan of thrillers. The reason being the suspense which hooks a reader till the end along with the twists and turns in the story. I mean who does not enjoy that in a book ?

    Well now coming to the story, Jessie and Kyle are a married couple who have been married for 10 years. Jessie is a psychology student who aspires to be a criminal profiler. While her husband Kyle works to establish contacts with high profile people for his business. They seem to be a match made in heaven with both having love for each other. They shift from a Los Angeles apartment to a Westport Mansion.

    However Jessie finds something strange about her new surroundings . Also she starts questioning everything around her as the darkest secrets start unraveling. It becomes even murkier when she has a miscarriage and is involved in a murder. So what exactly led to things being this murkier? Will Jessie be able to get to the bottom of the strange things happening around her?Or will she find herself in a much bigger trap? Read the book to find out.

    The book is a fast paced one. You actually do not find a dull moment in the book . Also the interesting plot and the twists and turns make it an interesting read. At times the story might feel out of the place but the author has made a pretty good effort to interlink the subplots. So overall it is a good read.

    Rating: *** and a half stars

    ” Every story needs an element of suspense or its lousy.”

    Sydney Pollock

    Que: Jessie while doing her masters does her practicum on a serial killer . Name him.

    a. The Ozarks executioner

    b. Bolton Crutchfield

    c. Ryan Hernandez

    d. Melanie Carlisle

    The book cover
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  • Dead Poets Society

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    Starring: Robin Williams, Alexandra Powers, Robert Sean Leonard, Leon Pownall, Ethan Hawke

    Genre: Drama/Tragedy

    ” Its your life; live it your way.”

    Bob Hoskins

    Its been a long time since I got the time to catch a good movie. I know you might think what type of a person does not like watching movies? But considering the busy life, I lead I do take time to watch some. This is because I love to watch and think in a critical manner. This means when I watch a movie, my thoughts go like what emotions are being emoted by the actors, what messages the characters are trying to convey, what should I learn from the movie and so on. I guess even you might be having similar thoughts like this.

    So basically this movie was recommended to me by my friend. I had some time off from my busy schedule thus I decided to watch the movie. The movie is set in a highly prestigious academy where in students are taught to adhere to the principles of discipline, honour and tradition. These are supposed to be the pillars to attain success and discipline in life.

    Enter John Keating, a teacher who has an unconventional method of teaching . He looks at life from a different perspective . He always asks his students to follow their hearts. He asks his students to make their lives extraordinary. He sums it up by saying “carpe diem” which means seize your day .

    This encourages the students to follow their passions as well as restart the Dead Poets Society, a club where they read poetry and verse which includes their own. Everyone tries to be unique in their own manner. Everyone follows their hearts until a tragedy forces them to disband and ultimately Mr. Keating being fired. What is the tragedy that leads to betrayal among the friends who are pretty good friends of one another ?Why is Mr. Keating who asked his students to live an extraordinary life fired? What happens after Mr. Keating gets fired ? Watch the movie and find out.

    Now coming to the opinion about the movie . Robin Williams as John Keating steals the show. He pulls off his character with great flair. Also other name worth mentioning is Robert Sean Leonard who portrays the role of Neil. He has played the role with so much intensity that you actually feel for him . This is especially true in parts where his passion for becoming something is shown that you actually end up rooting for him. He with his presence makes you feel the intensity of his passion. However not ends well with him. I wont divulge more as it will act as a spoilsport. I don’t want to ruin the fun.

    I learnt a lot from this movie. This movie taught me that one needs to be fearless to live life at his/her own terms . One need not be fearful of any change. Also, one needs to seize the day or to put in the words of John Keating “carpe diem”. So overall its a good watch . I hope you too enjoy it . Do share your experiences .

    Rating: ****

    ” No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.”

    John Keating (Robin Williams in the movie)
    O Captain my captain with his class
    “Why do I stand up here? Anybody ? I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.”

    Que: Who is the principal of the Welton Academy ?

    a. Gale Nolan

    b. John Keating

    c. Thomas Perry

    d. Richard Cameron

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I’m Roshani

Welcome to The Expression Hub! I’m Roshani, who loves to express herself through the medium of writing. This blog is my little corner of the internet where I dive deep into the world of movies, books, and web series—reviewing, analyzing, and sometimes just ranting about the stories that make us laugh, cry, and question everything.

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