Travel: Kobe–calmer, but just as photogenic as Tokyo

The border to Japan looks to finally re-open, which is great news for any of us who have been clamoring to visit. Japan has been closed longer than most other countries, although it did open a crack earlier this year, in June, with a huge asterisk. Yes, we could now visit, but only if we […]

“Private Desert” – Not alone [MOVIE REVIEW]

“Private Desert” is a remarkably nuanced story about love, masculinity, expectations, and vulnerability. That it involves two men is incidental. Directed by Aly Muritiba and co-written by Muritiba and Henrique Dos Santos, “Private Desert” gently surprises at every turn by unwrapping layer after layer of character and emotion. Daniel, suspended from his job as a […]