I discovered Wong Kar Wai by accident, randomly selecting Days of Being Wild on Netflix when I was bored. I had no prior knowledge of his work, but after finishing the film, my attitude towards cinema had changed. Before I had avoided anything I considered art-house, believing that people only pretend to enjoy minimally plotted, slow moving films for the kudos. Yet Days amazed me with its stunning visuals, heart-breaking story-line and its poetic dialogue. I proceeded to watch the three other Wong films available on Netflix (As Tears Go By, Fallen Angels and The Grandmaster) and he quickly became my favourite film director. I had discovered a film-maker whose work was unique and recognisable, yet also ever-changing and surprising.
How Latin has influenced the English language
Contrary to common assumption, Latin does not underpin the structure of the English language or its grammar. Essentially a Germanic language, English is built…