“Change is inevitable, but it’s how we change that matters.” — If you haven’t already, I highly recommend reading my analysis of “Agust D” (the first mixtape) before moving forward, so you can understand all the references in Agust D’s “D-2” mixtape. “Agust D” Mixtape Analyzed: The Mental Health Taboo A journey into the mind of an outwardly successful but inwardly struggling artistfanfare.pub Songs in “Agust D” (the first mixtape) hit hard. They’re raw, sometimes aggressive, and reflect the chaotic intensity of…

A journey into the mind of an outwardly successful but inwardly struggling artist — If I had to describe the “Agust D” mixtape in one sentence, I’d say it represents the yin-yang of strength and vulnerability. It’s interesting how the mixtape cover also includes the same pattern of black and white within one another.

Warning: It will make you CRY — Music is a powerful medium that has deeply moved humanity for centuries so it’s no surprise when a song stirs such deep emotions in people today. Music is more than just entertainment. Many artists use it to process their emotions and explore their identity. The artist finds healing in creating…

The ultimate analysis of the themes, symbolism, and foreshadowing in “Arrival” — Warning: Contains spoilers A 2-hour-long psychological puzzle The beauty of this movie is in how it unfolds. We’re not just being told a story, we’re active participants in unfolding it. We, the viewers, gradually collect pieces of the story and build a narrative that clicks together in the end. The movie does not have…

Pixar can do better than cliché life lessons — If you cried after watching Pixar’s Soul, I genuinely want to ask you why. It’s a generic story with a simple plot and an overdone message: “Live life to the fullest.” There were no deaths nor any particularly heartbreaking moments either. In fact, Soul lacks the depth and emotional impact…

You will never think of time travel the same way again! — Thousands of books, movies, tv shows, and even songs have explored time travel before but Before the Coffee Gets Cold, a Japanese novel by Toshikazu Kawaguchi offers such a unique spin on the age-old concept that you’ll never think of time travel in the same way…

It’s not for the faint-hearted! — Many movies and TV shows tap into our emotions but watching “Fall (2022)” goes beyond the mind games to offer terrifying, edge-of-the-seat visceral reactions. Imagine being stuck 2000 feet in the air with little to no supplies and safety gear. Your phone has no signal, you’re severely dehydrated and sunburnt…

A short, poetic answer to a big dating concern. — I was going to write a long story. The story of us. That’s what happens when you break a writer’s heart. We write about you. I remember that glorious afternoon when I read you my poems for the first time. …

Join me on this journey to beautify life! — Did you know there are exactly 100 days remaining for 2023? I love milestones like these! They don’t change anything objectively, tomorrow will be just another day but knowing ~The New Year~ is a mere 100 days away gives me a massive motivation boost to revamp my life. Whether it’s…