It's national burger day, a day to eat one of the most convenient fast foods on the planet. You can make a burger in so many ways, from healthy to sweet There are also ingredients that you normally would not associate with a burger that can be combined to make a surprisingly delicious burger. Here are some of them. Broccoli Most people take this vegetable either overcooked or raw but […]
Gran Turismo was released in cinemas this week and is the auto racing movie on the block. Car buffs will be lining up to see it which is also the perfect time to talk about some of the greatest auto racing movies ever released. Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) This cheesy yet widely entertaining flick follows a car thief who must save his brother from a gangster. He does this […]
Being a twin is always fascinating as both can share everything with each other. Which also begs one to ask: How does astrology explain twins having different personalities? First of all, identical and fraternal twins are different. Identical twins are genetically the same and come from the same fertilised egg and split into two. In contrast, fraternal twins are in the womb at the same time but from different fertilised […]
The 15th of August is Malta's biggest feast, Santa Marija. Also known as the Assumption, Santa Marija is the peak of summer, and a public holiday across the country. The feast has religious and historical connections at the same time. Malta was the most bombarded country by the German Axis in the second world war. However in 1942, the country was saved from starvation by a British convoy named Santa […]
Thrift shops are exploding into the fashion scene lately as many go for second hand and sustainable clothing. Clothes in thrift shops cost far less, are available in different styles, and you can often find popular vintage. The same applies for Malta, where there are many thrift shops to find and help you style yourself. Here are some of them. Thrift MT View this post on Instagram A […]
Today is international cat day where many people celebrate the occasion with their cat. There are also many countries around the world where cities or regions are dominated by cats. Here are some of them. Kuching- Malaysia Kuching in the Malay language means cat, hence its region's nickname of the City of Cats. Cats are everywhere here from being fed by locals at the coffeeshops, to even graffiti art. Cat […]
The 4th of August is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. It is a vintage dessert baked by using a variety of sweet ingredients. You can also risk it all by considering ingredients on your shopping list that are unfamiliar inside a chocolate chip cookie. Here are some you can add. Bacon Made from pork, this ingredient is normally paired with savoury foods like hamburgers. However, it is slowly reaching desserts […]
Another month has started which means new movies releasing at Embassy Cinemas in Valletta. These are some movies you should watch this August! The Meg 2 A group of scientists must use all their tactics to survive enormous and aggressive sharks. This is the sequel to 2018's The Meg and will be a favourite for those who love summer popcorn blockbusters. https://youtu.be/dG91B3hHyY4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Donatello, Michaelangelo, […]
Many movies nowadays use computer generated imagery instead of practical effects. Practical effects are highly risky but you get amazing results if you implement them well. These are some of the finest uses of practical effects in well-known movies. Oppenheimer (2023) - The Trinity Test Christopher Nolan ignores CGI in his movies and focuses on practical effects. His latest movie Oppenheimer is no exception. This was one of Nolan's toughest […]
