For some time now, I’ve been thinking about posting other texts here, in addition to cinema, theater, and book impressions, something like a column. This will be a series called “Is this a column yet?”. The first sample is below 🙂======== Oh, it’s begun. New Year’s resolutions. This year, I feel like they’ve emerged from Read More
“Roots. A genealogical and dental novel” by Miika Nousiainen
Can a visit to the dentist not only relieve a toothache but also change your life? And, specifically, change your life completely? Yes, it can. And let this brief statement encourage you to seek out a book (or audiobook) with an intriguing title (or rather, the most intriguing subtitle is “Roots: A genealogical and dental Read More
„Dom dobry” („A Good Home”), or Wojciech Smarzowski about domestic violence without anesthesia
I cannot remember the last time (or perhaps ever?) I felt so emotional before going to the cinema as I did in the case of Wojciech Smarzowski’s film „Dom dobry” („A Good Home”). On the one hand, I was afraid that I would see domestic violence so real that the images would stay in my Read More
“Chopin, Chopin!” – a film directed by Michał Kwieciński that reminds us that Chopin is timeless.
The film “Chopin, Chopin!” directed by Michał Kwieciński opened this year’s 50th Gdynia Film Festival (22-27 September 2025). I didn’t manage to see it during the festival, but I’ve already caught up. I admit, when I learned that such a film was being made, I wasn’t sure I wanted to see it. But the trailer Read More
„Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney
Only in Poland, nearly 34,000 books were published last year. Add to that the books published in other countries (and languages – because Polish readers reach for those too). And on top of all this, we – readers – sometimes have the luxury of having an average half an hour a day to devote to Read More
“Rest Easy” – has Ximena Vengoechea revealed in her book a way to rest effectively?
Most of us suffer from a lack of time. Although this is a huge mental shortcut. We simply have too many things on our to-do lists, too many interests, and we sleep „too much.” And we often can’t rest „effectively.” On the one hand, we’re aware of how important rest is to have the energy Read More
The film „Materialists” directed by Celine Song – why it’s worth watching
„Materialists” is the latest film by director Celine Song. We may be drawn to the cinema by: the director’s name, one of the three actors – Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal or Chris Evans (or even all three), the film’s trailer, or the announcement of „a romantic comedy perfect for the summer”. Of course, there is Read More
Michał Choiński “The New Yorker. Biography of the Magazine That Changed America”
In my home, newspapers and magazines were always present (as well as books were). Over the years, I think that it was precisely these reading habits of my parents that made me write these words now, and you will be able to read them on my blog. When I decided to study journalism a few Read More
„Flow” – a film directed by Gilts Zilbalodis, or the black kitten and company
Big yellow cat eyes are looking at me from movie poster, and I feel hypnotized. They belong to a black cat whose imperfect cartoon look encouraged me to go to the cinema and for which I kept my fingers crossed during the almost one and a half hour screening. I advise you to do the Read More
„Quo vadis” in Musical Theatre in Gdynia
I decided to share in English the text I originally wrote in Polish last September, after seeing „Quo Vadis” musical in The Musical Theatre in Gdynia. This musical is in the theatre’s permanent repertoire and this text might encourage you to see that play. If you don’t know Polish it’s not an obstable, as the Read More
“A Complete Unknown”- a film about Bob Dylan before „Like a Rolling Stone”
„A Complete Unknown” directed by James Mangold is a film about 4 years in the life of Bob Dylan – before he became completely famous. We meet Bobby when he arrived in New York in 1961. This 20-year-old boy wanted to visit his idol Woody Gurthie – he finally found him in a hospital in Read More
Pedro Almodóvar, „The Room Next Door”
None of the films by Pedro Almodóvar, the Spanish director and producer, has gone unnoticed. Not only because of the director’s name, which is already a brand itself. When we hear „Almodóvar”, we imagine Pedro himself, a specific frame from his films or actors and actresses who appeared in his productions, often for the first Read More
When a book surprises you… :) „O szyciu. Prosto, kreatywnie i modnie” by Jan Leśniak
I’m not sure whether you also have had this feeling recently that there are fewer and fewer books that can absorb you, draw you in so much that you forget about reality. And I used to experience this quite often in the past. And as a child, I often stayed up all night because I Read More
„Here” – Reuniting with the “Forrest Gump” team after 30 years
I was encouraged to watch „Here” by its trailer. Robert Zemeckis on one side of the camera, and on the other the duo that we knew and loved – Tom Hanks and Robin Wright – the dream team from “Forrest Gump”. How was it? You don’t change a good team? Well: it depends. In general, Read More
Film music – „La La Land”
Today a bit different post, because it’s going to be about film music. Or more precisely, about music from a specific film to which I return to from time to time. And every time it evokes the same positive emotions and makes it really hard to sit still. This is not about any new film, Read More
„Conclave” – a film about much more than conclave
When I saw the poster advertising the film „Conclave”, directed by Edward Berger, I knew it would be a film I would have to watch. Where did this certainty come from? Maybe I thought that if someone decides to make a film about the Catholic Church, it will be worth watching? Maybe the name of Read More
„A Real Pain” – Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin in a difficult emotional trip to Poland
Since 8th November in Polish cinemas (although the world premiere took place earlier this year) we can watch the film „A Real Pain”, directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg. The film “A Real Pain” tells the story of two cousins: David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (played by Kieran Culkin), who decided to travel to Poland Read More
„Simona Kossak”, directed by Adrian Panek, at the 49th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, Poland
„Simona Kossak”, directed by Adrian Panek, is the film I saw as the last one at the 49th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, Poland, within the Main Competition. I was persuaded to go for this film by Jakub Gierszał, who plays one of the leading roles in the film. His performances in films such as Read More
The film „Sezony” („Seasons”), directed by Michał Grzybowski – 49th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, Poland
The film „Sezony” („Seasons”), directed by Michał Grzybowski, caught my eye already a few weeks ago when pre-release screenings appeared in cinema repertoires. You need to admit it – such a cast, full of known and talented actors: Agnieszka Dulęba-Kasza, Łukasz Simlat, Wiktoria Filus, Andrzej Seweryn, Sebastian Pawlak, Andrzej Grabowski, Dobromir Dymecki is impressive, isn’t Read More
„Toc, toc” – Spanish film: about serious things in not that serious way
Today, it will be about a Spanish film, but not any film that has just premiered (and not because nothing of Spanish production is currently entering Polish cinemas). It’s going to be about a film from 2017, because I think it’s worth talking about productions (whether literary, cinematic or theatrical) that were made a few Read More
„Before the coffee gets cold” – book by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
(the text was originally publishe in Polish 15th Jan 2024) „Before the coffee gets cold” by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, is a book unlike any I have read in recent years. Yes, I know, it sounds like a part of a dialogue from a romantic comedy, where the heroine meets THE ONE and for half the movie Read More
“There’s still tomorrow” – film directed by Paopla Cortelessi
(this text was originally published in Polish 18th June 2024) I had the opportunity to see the film entitled „There’s still tomorrow” as part of a review of new Italian cinema in Poland – Cinema Italia Oggi 2024. My personal „schedule” only allowed me to see one film during the week-long celebration of Italian cinema Read More
„Uncropped. James Hamilton. Photographer of New York”
(this text was originally published in Polish 13th May 2024) The Millennium Docs Against Gravity film festival is the largest documentary film festival in Poland. After studying the programme of the 21st festival and adjusting it to my personal schedule, my choice was the film „Uncropped. James Hamilton. Photographer of New York”. The film begins Read More
„Lessons in Chemistry” – book by Bonnie Garmus
I recently came across a great book by Bonnie Garmus – „Lessons in Chemistry”. This time, for practical reasons, I opted for an audiobook (I’m still convincing myself of these, as I’m a big fan of paper books though) and listened to Elizabeth Zott’s story, mostly while walking. Following on from my previous post „How Read More
“Under Therapy” – perfect idea for a date (but not only)
The film „Under Therapy”, directed by Gerard Herrero, had its world premiere in March 2023, and in Poland only a bit over a week ago. But it was definitely worth to wait! And not only because it is another Spanish film that can be seen in Polish cinemas in just a month. A month ago, Read More
„Ultima Thule” – winner film of the Microbudget Film Competition at the Gdynia Film Festival (2023)
<This text was originally pubished in Polish 15th April 2024> During the last Gdynia Film Festival (in September 2023), I did not trust my own intuition enough and, as a result, I missed many important and interesting films. But I try to compensate for these losses and make up for them if the opportunity arises. Read More
„The Last Dream” – the book by Pedro Almodóvar
The films directed by Pedro Almodóvar were my first contact with Spanish cinema. I started to learn Spanish at the time, so it was a double pleasure for me – I could get to know the films of the famous film director and to listen to the dialogues in original (Spanish) language. His films gave Read More
3 2 1 start!
When I started my blog https://labloggerista.eu/, I already had the idea in my head to combine my passion for journalism and writing with that for languages;) it took a while, but finally the day has come! The plan is that from now on my posts will appear not only in Polish, but also in Spanish Read More