Alejandro OrradreThe Rise of Modern Fake StoicismIn recent years, the phenomenon of a misnamed stoicism has increased in social networks, used by young people to sell an idea that connects…Sep 18Sep 18
Alejandro OrradreinCounter ArtsThe Book Review — ‘Tomás Nevinson’The latest explosion of Spanish literary genius is a monumental and profound novel about some of the dark corners of the human soul. It is…Sep 17Sep 17
Alejandro OrradreinCounter ArtsThe Late 20th Century Aroma of ‘Duplex’A film to vindicate, a clear example of a particular style and visual language that took place in American cinema more than 25 years ago.Sep 171Sep 171
Alejandro OrradreinCounter ArtsThe Book Review — ‘Shangri-La’The ability of European comics to tell great stories and at the same time generate great social reflections is amply demonstrated in this…Sep 35Sep 35
Alejandro OrradreinCounter ArtsJonathan Franzen’s ‘The Corrections’ — The Beginning of the American DeclineOne of the most important novels in American literature of the last 30 years; an impressive fresco of the American family institution and…Aug 2920Aug 2920
Alejandro OrradreinCounter Arts‘Immaculate’: A Laudable AttemptThe film flees from certain conventions and seeks to give a twist while clearly paying homage to horror classics. However, although the…Aug 291Aug 291
Alejandro OrradreinCounter ArtsThe Book Review — ‘Cain’The umpteenth stroke of genius from one of the great writers of world literature of the last 100 years, a Nobel Laureate whose works are a…Aug 232Aug 232
Alejandro OrradreReading Before BedtimeNumerous studies show the benefits of reading before bedtime: it helps you relax for sleep, activates areas of the brain needed for sleep…Aug 131Aug 131
Alejandro OrradreinCounter ArtsThe Book Review: ‘The Humbling’Can love make you forget the fear of death? Philip Roth dissects such human themes as loss, old age and how we accept the passing of time.Aug 102Aug 102
Alejandro OrradreinCounter ArtsThe Implausible Ending of ‘Shelter’This latest collaboration between author Harlan Coben and Netflix represents an attempt to create a product for rapid consumption. While it…Aug 10Aug 10