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Rediscovering Sarah McLachlan: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30 Years On

It was 1994. I remember it clearly because I was standing in front of a CD rack when I saw her—this red-headed woman with a half-smile, staring right at me. Her right hand was resting on her heart, and everything about her, from her bright hair to her pale face, popped against this moody, dark background. The name “Sarah McLachlan” was scrawled on the side, right next to the album title: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy. Mysterious, alluring—it had me hooked before I even knew who she was. I didn’t have a clue what she sounded like, but I was the type of person who bought records based on a gut feeling and the cover art. So, naturally, I grabbed it.

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Deadpool & Wolverine: A Journey of Snikts & Laughter

Marvel fans who have long awaited the reunion of two iconic comic characters will not be disappointed with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the sole Marvel Studios release of 2024.

Fueled by an enormous global marketing campaign led by its two titular stars, the film faces the daunting task of reversing Marvel Studios’ recent critical and box-office slump while meeting the lofty expectations of both casual viewers and die-hard superhero fans.

In many ways, this movie delivers. It is a funny, vulgar, violent, and emotional buddy film, driven primarily by the on-screen chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen also shine in their supporting roles as Cassandra Nova and Paradox.

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Deadpool & Wolverine: The Hype

With the “Deadpool & Wolverine” movie hitting theaters in less than two weeks, the excitement is palpable. The film’s brilliant marketing campaign has transformed fan anticipation into widespread public hype.

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Of Marvel and Mutants

Growing up in the ’80s, I was swept up in the vibrant trends of the era, none more influential than the captivating world of comics, especially those from Marvel and DC. My weekends were a ritual of saving up pocket money only to splurge it all at the nearest comic shop in KL Plaza (now known as Fahrenheit) on the latest Uncanny X-Men or Wolverine issue.

With this enduring passion for Marvel Comics, I eagerly anticipate “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the sole Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film for 2024. The stakes for this movie have never been higher, and here’s why.

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First thing in the morning

I’ve been waking up at 5:30am every weekday for so long that I can’t remember when I first set that ungodly hour on my iPhone. Just in case my body decides to stage a rebellion, I have a backup alarm at 5:45am, ensuring I don’t miss the joys of early morning consciousness.

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10% Happier

I began reading this book without knowing it would delve into the topic of meditation (spoiler alert). I was actually searching for inspirational reads about navigating life transitions when Amazon or Google’s algorithm suggested this book to me. Some might even interpret this recommendation as the universe “manifesting” what I needed, but that’s a topic for another book review.

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