“…It’s said post-modern media glorifies war, but War Horse, while a glorious production, is really just a simple story about a boy and his love for his horse…this is a story about the tragedy of war to the simple and fundamental things in life represented by Albert and Joey. And it’s this take that makes War Horse a distinctive story, and a must-see production.”
[Review of Mirvish Production's War Horse @ The Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto, Canada - 11 May 2012.]
about: the lazy daze of a paperback writer
Publishing every Friday [thereabouts] about the days of an author. I tribulate and trivialise writing life, review music gigs & theatre, and outburst about random news articles – all the while riding a bike and smoking a pipe. This is me – disproving that writers just laze about in bed, watching TV!
Breaking down barriers and stereotypes.
May 18 2012
War Horse – a beast of a production
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/05/war-horse-a-beast-of-a-production/
May 18 2012
Social-media Club
“…Unlike my friend, my inner monologues are far too loud to silence on my Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook profiles, but the good thing is they are all having different conversations. While all my social media pages are active and genuine, each has their own personality based on the personality of the medium.”
[Outburst post about my different personalities on my my different social media profiles, such as @KeiraWong, the slack, gum-chewing media intern.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/05/social-media-club/
May 11 2012
A soaring DIIV while Frankie Rose plummets
“…Just as a student may surpass the teacher, a support act may outperform the headliner…Brooklyn band, DIIV, showed itself to be the exact opposite of its moniker in the basement of The Shop at Parts and Labor. Unfortunately, headliner Frankie Rose, taught us the definition of ‘taking a dive’.”
[Review of Frankie Rose gig w/ DIIV [formerly known as Dive, and California Wives @ The Shop - Parts and Labor, Toronto, Canada - 2 May 2012.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/05/a-soaring-diiv-while-frankie-rose-plummets/
Apr 06 2012
A star thanks their stars
“…Building my business network was more difficult than building my social network. The power of referral, recommendation, and risk is a trifecta greater than the power of a resume, cover letter and job searching skill.”
[Outburst gush post about my thoughts on establishing your roots, and realising it.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/04/a-star-thanks-their-stars/
Mar 30 2012
Now I know my A B C, next time won’t you play with me?
“…In homage to my favourite series – the basis of all my humour [borrowed and otherwise] and my view of friendships – I present The Finale Clips of the Alpha Dinner Chronicles (Nov ‘08 to Nov’11).”
[Recap post about the Alpha Dinners over three years and three countries.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/03/now-i-know-my-a-b-c-next-time-won%e2%80%99t-you-play-with-me/
Mar 23 2012
The Internet and the Second Persona
“…Social networking is evolving at an incredible rate, however it appears to be evolving faster than we’re able to adapt to it. Like Europe before the introduction of manners and chivalry, we’re at an undeveloped stage: all stuck interacting with lots of different people, but metaphorically puking in the streets and headbutting strangers.”
[Guest blog post by John Knight - psych major, Vendetta avatar and fellow ranter. Find out his thoughts on the internet, trolling and the deep psyche of the Second Persona raising its ugly head on the digital stage.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/03/the-internet-and-the-second-persona/
Mar 16 2012
How I write
“…You can sit in a beautiful field all you like – but like your environment, inspiration must be natural and uncontrived.”
[Post about the methods and routines of my writing process.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/03/how-i-write/
Mar 09 2012
Zany til the end…”Z”
“…After contemplating various FB Fanpage suggestions of “Z”oo dining, eating just “z”ucchini dishes, I chose to end my Alpha Dinners w my good friend, Zipi. Only fitting as I started the Alpha Dinners with my good friends in Sydney.”
[Review of Alpha Dinner eating at "Z"ipi's cusine @, well, Zipi's, Maple, Canada]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/03/zany-til-the-end-z/
Mar 02 2012
The interwebs makes me laugh
“…Was using the internets for research, news, edumacation this past fortnight, and found these tasty digital nuggets to dip into my hot sauce of giggles.”
[Kickabout post on my "research" on meaty fannies, Bill Oddie transvestites and how to spell 'hypocriticism" in English.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/03/the-interwebs-makes-me-laugh/
Feb 24 2012
Vegie power – Word!
“…Unlike other campaigns of other preachy institutions that prove the more they try to convince you of their point the more they make the point of why you are unconvinced in the first place.”
[Praising post about Be Veg Canada's Be Compassionate campaign that shows the power of great marketing and use of words. And in stark contrast to PETA campaigns, my media antithesis!]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2012/02/vegie-power-%e2%80%93-word/
