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Why 12 Angry Men is a Great Film that I Absolutely Love! | A Film Review

 I have watched 12 Angry Men (1957) countless times and every time I get to the end of the movie, it's with a satisfied nod and acknowledgement that, 'yes, this is still one of the best darn movies out there!' 12 Angry Men (1957) Poster Much has already been said about this classic and I likely will not be adding much to the whole discussion but 12 Angry Men has been such a significant part of my own film-watching journey that I can't help sharing my two cents. I will, in my post, refer to the main cast members as Juror #{something} according to their juror number labels in the movie. With Juror #8 though, I'll mention Henry Fonda's name to make it more obvious I'm referring to him. Henry Fonda gets this privilege because if we try to answer the question of whose film 12 Angry Men is, it is obviously Henry Fonda's.  Henry Fonda in 12 Angry Men In a room with 11 jurors in unanimous agreement about the guilt of a murder defendant, he stands as the sole di...
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Things to do On a Day Trip along Maui's "Road to Hana" - What You Could Comfortably Cover In A Day

 One of the most touted about things to do in Maui is the Road to Hana, a scenic winding drive that spans from Kahului, in Central Maui, to the town of Hana in East Maui. But is it truly worth it and what could you comfortably cover within a day? In this post, I will share details of my day trip, where we stopped along the way and how long each stop took. I will also add my very subjective opinion on whether each stop was worth it .  We rented a vehicle for our Maui trip and so undertook the Road to Hana expedition on our own. If you are not renting your own vehicle, there are tour groups that you can engage to take you there . So, if you are planning your Road to Hana expedition and looking for some pointers, read on... Beginning the Day We started our journey from the town of Makawao, where we were staying. After pumping petrol to ensure we have sufficient fuel for the whole trip (important due to limited petrol stations!) and getting breakfast to go, we were off.. Suggestio...

Wondering What to Eat in Hawaii? Try These Hawaiian Dishes when You Visit The Aloha State

Sure, Hawaiian food may not be the most well-known in the world like Japanese or Italian food. But they do have their special dishes that you should not miss! If you are in Hawaii and wondering what this Aloha state can offer to satisfy your gastronomical desires, read on. Hawaiian Food Loco Moco Yummy Loco Moco I absolutely enjoyed Loco Moco! This is a dish consisting of white rice, hamburger patty and sunny side egg topped with brown gravy (beef base) . Imagine scooping a little of every item all in a bite. Yum! I wouldn't say I went to any particular eatery specifically to have some Loco Moco since they could be commonly found in a lot of restaurant and I have enjoyed them all.  Poke Bowl Poke is a MUST-TRY! Gosh, poke was my favourite go-to in Hawaii. I can still imagine the taste of the fresh tuna fish and would randomly have a strong craving for some poke bowl but then I remember that I am no longer in Hawaii. Poke bowl is a dish with raw fish (usually tuna), white rice and v...

Wondering Where to Snorkel in Hawaii? Try these Beautiful Beaches in Kauai, Maui and Oahu!

Shark's Cove - popular snorkelling spot I discovered the joy of snorkelling on a recent trip to Hawaii despite having little swimming skills and quite a lot of anxiety in deep waters. Yet, I managed to clock in a few snorkelling hours. If you think you can't snorkel just because you can't swim, think again! That's the beauty of these recommended snorkelling spots in Hawaii.  They are shallow enough that anyone, regardless of their prowess in the waters, can enjoy. My partner and I went to Hawaii with zero intention to snorkel and ended up pursuing said activity whenever we could! So do yourselves a favour and get one of those snorkel masks and soon, you will discover a whole new world of fishes, turtles and other marine creatures just a short distance away from the shore!  Here are some of the spots tried and tested by a beginner snorkeller - me! KAUAI Having spent only a couple of days in Kauai, we only had time for one beach visit and luckily for us, we chose one of t...