My current favorite song: Dernière Danse

Indila's "Dernière Danse" explores the struggles of a young immigrant woman in Paris, blending powerful lyrics with operatic pop elements.

Sad songs (say so much, or do they?)

The author critiques sad songs, expressing frustration with artists' self-pity. They highlight a Forbes list, deeming only a few songs truly sad, with Mark Bernes' "Zhuravli" as particularly poignant.

No Other Way: On Academy Awards and Nobel Prizes

No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary, highlights Palestinian struggles amid Israeli military actions. Its victory signifies freedom of expression, while political solutions for Israel-Palestine remain obstructed by American support.

I have lived…

Daily writing promptYou're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence?View all responses I have lived, yet died many deaths, but before the final one, this needs to be said...