A personal zine documenting one month of movies, books, food, and places visited. The author shares thoughts on films watched in theatres, including animated features and documentaries, with commentary on plot, cinematography, and emotional impact. Reading highlights include a translation studies primer, climate fiction short stories, and essays from Asterisk Magazine. The food section lists…
BRICKING NEWS Issue 1 September 2026 is a personal zine written by an individual documenting their monthly activities. It is aimed at readers interested in casual movie reviews, book recommendations, food diaries, and local explorations in Singapore.
The first section covers movies watched in theatres. The author discusses animated films, noting plot twists and character dynamics, and compares different versions of the same film. They also review a documentary about the 1975 Icelandic women's strike, describing its impact and visual style.
The reading section includes brief notes on a translation studies book from the Very Short Introduction series, essays from Asterisk Magazine, and a collection of climate fiction short stories titled Onward. The author also mentions reading zines from an Instagram account.
A food diary lists specific items consumed during the month: ice cream flavours, shio-pan buns, sushi from various chains, pizza, and chocolate. The author names restaurants and cafes such as Creamier, Sushiro, Tom's Palette, and Sukiya.
The zine records places visited, including markets, a fountain pen show, libraries, and neighbourhoods in Singapore. The author also describes art experiments, mostly zine-making and a watercolour practice, and mentions borrowing craft books.
A puzzle section covers crossword games from local sources like ST x NLB Crossword and Minute Cryptic, as well as trivia games. The zine closes with reflections on photography, noticing small beauties, and shared moments like photographing sunsets.