what im reading

a new translation of a russian classic, fathers and children personifies clashing zeitgeists in the run-up to the emancipation of the serfs. coined the term "nihilism"

what im watching

one of the finest soviet films, the ascent is a spiritual allegory following two soviet partisans in nazi belarus; it explores the choice between martyrdom and betrayal in a beautifully shot black and white film. a truly touching watch

what im playing

sakaguchi's swan song and a retrospective for the rest of the series, ffix is a classic fantasy adventure