Author: Narayan Saimbi
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“Isn’t it good, Norwegian Wood”: The Magnum Opus of Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is one of the most critically acclaimed authors from the 20th century. Here’s why everyone should read his most famous work at least once in their lives
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How Normal People expertly navigates the twists and turns of young love right
As imperfect as Connell and Marianne may be, Normal People perfectly portrays the changing dynamics that young love can face. (Image Credits: BBC Three)
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‘Myself, I feel very tired’: The Phoenician Scheme is all style and no substance
Two of the worst crimes a film can commit — being boring and lacking substance. The Phoenician Scheme (2025) is guilty on both counts. (Image Credits: Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved)
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Oasis-mania: How Britpop’s Finest Enthralled the Nation Once More
Liam and Noel Gallagher are making the UK feel “Supersonic” once again (Image credits: Krekouzas Live&Travel)
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How Jurassic World Rebirth made dinosaurs feel scary again
Rebirth reminds us why the dinosaurs are the stars of the show of this prehistoric franchise (Image credits: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment)
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The Timeless Nature of Green Day’s “Time of Your Life”
Narayan Saimbi analyses Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” (Image credits: Wikimedia Commons)
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Puppetry, Turntables and Live Cinematography: How Kid Koala uses the talent of Montreal in The Storyville Mosquito
Narayan Saimbi reviews the Montreal showing of The Storyville Mosquito.
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In Defence of the Fast and Furious Franchise
Narayan Saimbi states a defence for the criticism the Fast and Furious movies receive, and in what situations they actually shine. (Image credits: Exsimer)
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How self-help books promote an unhealthy “Hustle Culture” in our lives
Narayan Saimbi comments on the rise of “hustle culture” amongst Gen Z, and how certain self-help books have helped contribute to it. (Image credits: Wikimedia Commons)
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How Sufjan Stevens created the perfect album for grief
Narayan Saimbi analyses Carrie and Lowell (10th Anniversary Edition) and remarks on the sheer brilliance of the album’s construction and themes (Image credits-Joe Lencioni)