Almer S. Tigelaar
A Little Bit of Everything
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Top 8 Prejudices about Americans
When travelling abroad it is difficult to go with an open mind. Despite our best efforts we bring with us an excess of prejudice shaped by our own culture and view of the destination country. So...
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
After a five year hiatus Ethan Hunt is back on the big screen familiarly portrayed by Tom Cruise. Director Brad Bird is perhaps best known for his considerably successful animation films, like The Incredibles and Ratatouille....
A Brief Guide for the Dutch
Since I've spent some time in the United States, what follows are some ideas for shopping and eating that could save fellow traveling Dutchmen some time. Some of these may be specific to the Pittsburgh area,...
10 Kilometers
... or roughly 32 000 feet above the ground, that's where I am now, as you are reading this. In about six hours I will land at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands, back where I started...
Captain America: The First Avenger
For many people the name of the character alone might make their skins crawl, let alone its tagline: "when patriots become heroes", but one should keep in mind that the fictional superhero Captain America was created...
Young Folks
During my stay in the Pittsburgh I've had lots of interesting conversations with all kinds of people. However, what stands out for me in particular is those with young Americans in their early twenties. They represent...
Another Earth
Another Earth is a drama film with a science fiction backdrop. The story revolves around a girl named Rhoda, portrayed by Brit Marling, who has recently been accepted to study at MIT. Unfortunately, while driving home...
Differences
Many of the differences between the United States and the Netherlands are surprisingly small. After all: both are "western" nations. However, careful observation does reveal a number of them both small and large. Here's a handful...
J. Edgar
Clint Eastwood has sharpened his directing skills in the past decade, showing that he can make high quality drama films such as Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby. In his newest feature he takes on the...
Margin Call
Margin Call is a film about risk taking in the financial market and the consequences for people working in that sector. Not a very popular topic for filmmakers and moviegoers alike. Nevertheless, it features an all-star...
Johnny English Reborn
I don't watch a lot of comedy, but I am willing to make an exception for Rowan Atkinson. There probably isn't a soul who isn't familiar with Mr. Bean. Atkinson's non-verbal acting skills are simply amazing....
A Stolen Phone
Someone knocked on the door of my apartment. "Almer?" "Yes?" The door opened with a shriek. "Do you have classes?", Sophie shouted. "I don't, what's up?" I walked down the stairwell to the landing so I...