In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, many investors, desperate for new opportunities and higher returns, turned their attention to emerging markets—particularly China. On the surface, it was a …
October 2017
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Film & TV
Sand Castle (2017): War, Brotherhood, and the Human Cost of Conflict
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinSand Castle, directed by Fernando Coimbra and released in 2017, is a gripping war drama that explores the psychological and moral challenges faced by soldiers during the Iraq War. Unlike …
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Blue Planet II (2017): The Ocean’s Voice in the Age of Change
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen The Blue Planet first aired in 2001, it changed the way people saw the ocean. Sixteen years later, Blue Planet II returned to the depths — not just to …
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Justice League (2017): The Struggle for Unity in a Divided Universe
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinJustice League (2017) was envisioned as the culmination of the DC Extended Universe’s early phase — a cinematic uniting of the world’s greatest superheroes. Directed initially by Zack Snyder and …
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Thor: Ragnarok (2017): Humor, Chaos, and Cosmic Transformation
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased in November 2017 and directed by Taika Waititi, Thor: Ragnarok is the third installment in Marvel Studios’ Thor franchise. Unlike the previous films, which leaned toward Norse mythology and …
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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017): Coming of Age in the Marvel Universe
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased in July 2017 and directed by Jon Watts, Spider-Man: Homecoming marked a pivotal moment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After Spider-Man’s introduction in Captain America: Civil War (2016), …
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017): Family, Identity, and Cosmic Adventure
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased in May 2017 and directed by James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the sequel to the 2014 breakout Marvel hit Guardians of the Galaxy. Building on …
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Released in 2017 and directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman marked a turning point in the superhero genre. Starring Gal Gadot as Diana Prince, the film tells the origin story …
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Dunkirk (2017): A Masterpiece of War Cinema and Human Resilience
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk (2017) is a gripping and unconventional war film that recounts one of the most dramatic events of World War II — the evacuation of Allied troops …
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Embarking on a short yet delightful journey from the coastal beauty of Benalmádena to the bustling city of Malaga presents a road trip that seamlessly combines the charm of the …
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Film & TV
The Mummy (2017): A Modern Reimagining That Missed Its Mark
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen Universal Pictures announced its plans to reboot The Mummy franchise in 2017, it was more than just a revival of a beloved classic — it was the ambitious first …
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Embarking on a short yet delightful journey from the coastal beauty of Benalmádena to the bustling city of Malaga presents a road trip that seamlessly combines the charm of the …
