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"There are not only those who give orders, but those who give advice as to what orders should be given. Usually two opposite kinds of advice are given simultaneously by two organised bodies of men; this is called politics" - Bertrand Russel…

from In Praise Of Idleness • Opuss № I

1Q84 is an epic novel by Norwegian Wood author Haruki Murakami in three 'books', book one and book two published in one volume together to great acclaim in Japan and book three following a year after. They concern two central characters who…

1Q84 book review • Opuss № I

Based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games opens in District 12 of a dystopian future state in which this year's contenders for the 'games' - in which a man and a woman from each of the Districts are 'reaped' (a lottery) as 'tr…

The Hunger Games film review • Opuss № I

During the summer of 1976 in a small Welsh town, ambitious drama teacher Viv (Minnie Driver) tries to unite her class against condescending sterner teachers, the personal problems of both her and her students, and even the elements. The pla…

Hunky Dory film review • Opuss № I