An American tourist in Russia
I finally got around to watching the 2022 Russian war film The Best In Hell, and was underwhelmed. Not unexpected, but disappointing nonetheless. A thoughtful and poignant Ukraine war film would actually be valuable now. The Best In Hell parades itself as such a film, but underdelivers and focuses on all the wrong things. The … Read more
Moscow is a huge city but is very green. The streets are wide and just about every open area that doesn’t have cars or trains rolling directly over it has rows of trees, shrubbery, and parks. Even the poorest and most run down quarters of the city have adequate grocery stores, pharmacies, and other basic … Read more
This video in particular stood out to me. The woman peers out from behind a pillar, not sure if it’s safe, but staying isn’t an option and someone has to go first. Then a man darts in front of her and she follows along with everyone else. There were no words spoken and no words … Read more
