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ChiaraCultura
Welcome to my cultural universe. Here you'll find reviews and recommendations on books, music, cinema, and all things culture. Enjoy the journey!
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My 2025 Favourites: Top Books, Music, Movies and TV of the Year
Drum roll ladies and gentlemen, the 2025 favourites are here! An overview of the top cultural products I consumed this year
Jan 17 min read


TV Series For Fans Of Sally Rooney
Fan of Sally Rooney and her novels? In these tv series you could find the same atmospheres.
Dec 13, 20255 min read


The Best TV Shows to Watch in Autumn: 5 Perfect Picks for the Season
Looking for autumn tv series? Here are 5 tv series for autumn rainy days, with mystery, comedy, and dark vibes. From 'Wednesday' to 'Derry Girls': what to watch in autumn
Nov 30, 20254 min read


3 Newly Released Albums That Everybody Is Talking About
What do Olivia Dean, Rosalía, and Florence + The Machine have in common? Well, they’re all singers, they’re all women,
Nov 22, 20253 min read


8 Movies To Watch In Autumn
The first rains, the leaves on the pavement, the lights switching on a little earlier… it’s official - we’ve entered the season where the couch becomes a lifestyle
Nov 15, 20255 min read


5 Books To Read In Autumn
November is the month of falling leaves, the slow undressing of trees as they brace for winter. It’s the perfect time to dive into stories of detectives and murders
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Have you ever wondered whether you carry a darker side within you, one so unsettling that you’re almost afraid of it?
Nov 15, 20253 min read


The Count of Montecristo: A Classic Not To Be Ignored
Raise your hand if you're afraid of books over 500 pages. Even the most avid readers can be intimidated by a rather substantial volume.
Nov 9, 20253 min read




Witchcore Aesthetics and Feminism
How witchy aesthetics and feminism are intertwined and what is their meaning.
Nov 8, 20254 min read


3 Belgian Pop-Rock Bands You Need To Know
Some of the Belgian bands you need to be aware of. Give a listen to Intergalactic Lovers, School is Cool, and Sasha and The Lunatics.
Nov 2, 20252 min read


What Is the 'Sad Hot Girl' Aesthetic, Really?
Have you ever heard about the sad girl aesthetic? Some clarifications and cultural recommendations about it.
Nov 2, 20253 min read


3 French women singers worth knowing
Poupie, Zaho de Sagazan and Suzane. 3 French women singers worth talking about.
Apr 17, 20252 min read


3 New Album Releases Reviewed: My Honest Take on Gaga, The Lumineers & Mumford and Sons
My short impressions on Gaga's Mayhem, The Lumineers' Automatic and Mumford and Sons's Rushmere
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Alpha and Beyond: A Conversation with Galine - Part 2
The second part of my interview with Galine, Belgian-Dutch indie pop artist. From her new album to the music scene of Flanders.
Dec 29, 20245 min read


Music, Art and Words: A Conversation with Galine
The first part of my interview with Galine, Belgian-Dutch indie pop artist.
Dec 20, 20245 min read


Autumn in New York: A 2024 review of outdated romance
My sharp review of Autumn in New York in 2024
Nov 17, 20244 min read


The Great Gatsby: a too short review
Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby captures the fleeting beauty and stark loneliness of the Roaring Twenties. His prose paints scenes like snapshots, each moment preserved in a poetic haze. Beneath the glitz of opulent parties and the shimmering allure of green lights lies a profound exploration of longing and disillusionment. Gatsby, the eternal dreamer, is both a symbol of ambition and a tragic figure, chasing an ideal that remains forever out of reach.
Nov 13, 20243 min read


3 indie Belgian musicians you didn't know about
Some Belgian musicians from the indie scene: Iskander Moon, Galine, and Kids with Buns.
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Top 5 Indie-Folk Artists for the Perfect Autumn Playlist: Cozy, Melancholic, and Nostalgic Vibes
The perfect autumn playlist with these 5 artists for your melancholic evenings.
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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