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 Right, so here we are, 45 years since The Wall came crashing into our lives on the 30th of November, 1979. And what a wall it is. Not some simple boundary marker or a decorative feature to hang family photos on—no, this is Pink Floyd's colossal, metaphysical Great Wall of China. It hides, reveals, protects, imprisons, and occasionally collapses spectacularly, much like a certain rock star's ego during the making of it. Let’s not tiptoe around it—this is an album drenched in conflict. It’s loss, self-loathing, war, and alienation all stuffed into 26 tracks. It’s not a light bite, it’s a six-course existential crisis with a side of despair. But here’s the kicker: that very conflict is why it’s so utterly brilliant. It’s a rock opera that’s both bloated and beautiful, tyrannical and tender. The sort of thing that could only emerge from a band on the brink of implosion. The Wall came during the twilight of Pink Floyd’s imperial phase, following The Dark Side of the Moon (you k...

When I first started watching Netflix’s Man on the Inside, I’ll admit, I wasn’t exactly brimming with excitement. The premise—centred on undercover operations and double lives—felt like familiar ground. I braced myself for a predictable plot with a few twists I’d spot a mile away. But what I got instead was an astonishingly deep and emotional narrative that stayed with me long after the final episode. At its surface, Man on the Inside delivers what you’d expect: tension, intrigue, and the high-stakes drama of living a double life. But underneath that, it’s an unflinching exploration of relationships, mental health, friendship, and the ache of loneliness. The protagonist’s journey is not just one of survival or loyalty—it’s a study of human connection. The show peels back the layers of his life, showing how every choice, every secret, and every betrayal leaves a mark on his relationships. His struggle to balance the demands of his covert role with the expectations of family and friends ...