Published in Fanfare·PinnedMember-only3 Visceral Must-Watch Revenge Action Movies That Are Not John WickThese Korean alternatives hit the spot — I love a good revenge flick. Tack on some action with a plot to boot and I am sold. My love affair with revenge action flicks was ignited at a young age by my dad. I couldn't have been more than 10 when I was first introduced to the mayhem…Film4 min read
Published in Better Marketing·PinnedMember-onlyPeloton Serves Up A Cheeky Masterclass On Damage Control Marketing Done RightWhat Ryan Reynolds and 48 hours can do for your brand — Warning: this article contains spoilers for Just like that And just like that…with a little help from Ryan Reynolds, Peloton just Olivia Pope’d a potential PR disaster. A quick recap to bring you up to speed. The Sex and the City (SATC) reboot aired this past weekend to mixed reviews. Beyond the criticism leveled at the show for its…Peloton4 min read
Published in Fanfare·PinnedMember-only4 of the Best Nordic Noir Shows to BingeBeginners guide to the intriguing world of Nordic Noir — Over the last couple of years, Scandinavian crime fiction shows have slowly become a staple on the European pop culture scene. Prior to that, what little information there was about Scandinavia had been obscured by their grandiose distant cousin, that is Britain and her pop culture offerings. With shame, I…Movies5 min read
Published in Index·PinnedMember-onlyThe Uncomfortable Lessons I Learned Playing Office PoliticsI vowed to never be at the mercy of bullies again. Then I joined the corporate space. — As a kid, I was bullied. It sucked. It was an unfortunate and emotionally draining experience that still affects how I approach social interactions. Naturally, I made a vow to never be at the mercy of bullies again. And I was doing great. That is until I joined the corporate…Work5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy First Business Failure4 Lessons from my Mistakes — Failure can absolutely suck it. Even with the expansive methodologies available on managing failure, nothing prepares you for the emotional sting of it. Now I am no stranger to failure. I failed at math (multiple times), failed at job interviews (that one phone interview that makes me cringe when I…Entrepreneurship7 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jul 25Member-onlyThe Gray Man is a Rollicking 80’s Action Homage That WorksMediocre and funny — Dare I say it, The Gray Man is a pretty dope action movie. You know, I never pegged Ryan Gosling as a worthwhile action hero a la John Wick, but I stand corrected. As with most Netflix-backed action shows, you are either entertained or left fuming at the time wasted…Netflix2 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jul 23Member-only4 Underrated International TV Shows That Deserve More AttentionThese quirky gems are original as they are clever — It doesn't take a genius to see that originality, unique perspectives, and clever stories have become painfully hard to come by when it comes to movies and tv shows. Most tv show/movie these days seems like an unenthusiastic regurgitation of the worthwhile classics. However, look close enough and you will…Film4 min read
Published in Fanfare·Feb 19Member-only4 Underrated Marvel Movie Villians That Are Not ThanosThat kept viewers on their toes — Yes, superheroes are the currency of the Marvel universe. But villains- and a killer one at that- make the difference between a memorable marvel movie and one that’s just meh. …Marvel4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 11Member-only3 Quick Money Lessons from The Tinder SwindlerConsider it as a refresher course in what not to do — Tinder Swindler has come, gone, and left viewers in a haze of ‘wtf’ in its wake. Between Shimon walking around free and his victims struggling to pay for his actions, swiping right has never looked more unattractive than right now. The easiest thing to do would be to roast the…Netflix3 min read
Feb 7Member-only3 Ingenious Visual Content Ideas For B2B BusinessMemes can be an excellent lead generator — We know the cliche. B2B content can be boring. The reason is simple, it takes itself too seriously. And while that's great for demonstrating professionalism, it can also be alienating. Your aim as a B2B brand should be to strike a balance between entertainment and information. Think about that one…Marketing Strategies3 min read
