Should the world have listened more to Kofi Annan?

Filed under History on October 2nd, 2008

Yes. The United Nations is a great organisation, providing a diplomatic backbone to the world and all its problems. But 63 years after its foundation, the platform has become corrupt, badly organised, without any real enforcement powers, and with a reputation in shambles. Kofi Annan, the most renowned Secretary-General, a title he shares with Dag [...]

A Sad, Sad Film Academy Mess

Filed under School on May 15th, 2008

So, yesterday I was invited to the Dutch Film and Television Academy for two admission conversations, plus an undisclosed assignment. This was round two of round two (not kidding) of the whole admissions stuff. I’ll just say this upfront for everybody who doesn’t know this about me: I have absolutely no interest in Dutch films. [...]