Oh boy, so much political drama going on in the country right now. It’s almost impossible to find a television screen that is playing anything but news highlights about the on-going elections in the Punjab Assembly today. But fear not, our weekend picks are here. And just in time too, to bring you the perfect distraction so you can unwind and relax and spend a weekend away from the stress of politics.
We’ve created a list of everything that we think you should read, watch or do this weekend so that there’s never a dull moment in sight. Cheers to the weekend!
- Movie: Before Sunrise (1995)
When in doubt, put on a romantic movie and allow yourself the voyeuristic pleasure of watching two people in love. Not only will this one leave you craving a trip to Europe, but it’ll also make you wonder if you should have been politer to that stranger who sat next to you on the airplane that one time. It’s romantic, it’s funny and it’s so wholesome. 10/10. - TV Show: Community
Is this the best comedy show out there? It’s possible. Community is sharp and witty and very meta. A show following a group of mismatched students at a community college, you’re going to be addicted and will want to watch an entire season in one go. It gets bonus points because episodes aren’t too lengthy that you feel bogged down. So they’re bite sized nuggets of entertainment that will definitely distract you from the chaos in the country. - Song: Bad Habit by Steve Lacy
Sure, this song has been trending all over TikTok and is basically inescapable, but that’s also because it’s very good and super catchy. We dare you to listen to it once and then tell us that it didn’t get stuck in your head. Because that’s just impossible. - Activity: Watch ‘Ullu Aur Billi‘ At The Colony
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An adaptation of Edward Lear’s poem ‘The Owl and The Pussycat’, this romantic comedy about an unlikely couple that falls in love is sure to be an entertaining event. Running from July 21 to July 24, the show starts at 8 PM, and stars Hani Taha and Syed Qasim Shah. - Book: Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway
It was Hemingway’s birthday yesterday, and what better way to celebrate than to read something by him? Islands in the Stream is one of his less popular works, but it’s classic Hemingway the minute you start reading it. What’s more, it’ll transport you to a Caribbean holiday without ever having to leave your house. What more could we want during times like these?
