Pascal Bollon

Tagged: democracy

We Cannot Let You Live

Not a day without its litany of advice: don’t eat this, don’t eat that, drive like this, not like that, don’t go there, go there … And when the advice stops, then the incentives, the nudging, or even the orders start.  You will take the bus. You will insulate your windows. You will agree.  You will eat your broccoli. ...

Did I Watch the Wrong Movies Again in 2023?

The end of the year is a time of introspection. Did I miss anything? What were the highlights of the year? Ah, the irresistible attraction of the Year’s Best Movies listings. That is how I ended reading the best movies of the year in De Standaard. Their critics describe each film...