Category Archives: EYES WIDE OPEN

Saints and sinners

It’s no doubt a painful and bloody sacrifice, having oneself nailed on the cross, but perhaps for the devotees, it’s the only way to salve one’s conscience, although I don’t know for sure. What’s clear is that in this nation of 116 million, there’s no lack of rituals during Holy Week, especially on Good Friday. Men – young… Read More »

Raze to the ground

Bring out the popcorn and snuggle down in your favorite seat and watch with bated breath as our dirty political landscape unravels. It’s perhaps the creepiest dark comedy you’ll ever see, even better than the edge-of-your-seat political dramas on your television. “House of Cards” pales in comparison and even the web of corruption and political turmoil in the brilliant “The… Read More »