What is an anthology series, and what are some examples?
We are still in the midst of peak TV – hold on to your hats – and there’s no sign of this slowing down any time soon. Established networks such as HBO, NBC, ABC...
Category: Guides
Life can be tricky to navigate, and that’s where The Brain Jar comes in with its useful guides. From travel to film, we provide a bit of everything.
Where can I find the best ramen in Stockholm
Ramen, the traditional Japanese dish, has become increasingly popular in Stockholm in recent years. It feels like a new place is popping up every month. Once beloved restaurants like Totemo are now not even...
How can you download netflix movies to watch offline?
One of our favorite features on Netflix is how the ability to download Netflix movies to watch offline. Unfortunately it seems that a lot of people are still confused about how this works exactly....
Ethan Hawke continues to thrive with upcoming movies
Ethan Hawke may have started off as a child actor with Joe Dante’s Explorers in 1985, but in the 90s he had already established himself as a strong dramatic actor thanks to roles in...
Our budget tips for surviving long haul flights in economy
You know what’s great? Traveling and seeing different parts of the world! As great as Mechanic: Resurrection is, it just doesn’t compare to attending an opera in Sydney, Australia or finding a quiet nook...
Our tips for shows and movies like The Good Place
One of our favorite comedies on television right now is The Good Place, about an underachieving woman who dies and accidentally ends up in “the good place”. Not only does the show have one of...
What can we expect for neo noir cinema in 2018?
As any true movie fan will attest to, film noir is one of the best genres to have ever graced the big screen. A standard film noir would tell the story of a detective...
A Guide to hosting a movie night
After having covered choosing movies to watch on your sick day last time, I will help you to plan a movie night this time around. If you own your own flat and want to avoid...
How to visit the Reichstag for free
For a lot of tourists in Berlin their trip to the city is defined by the historical landmarks they visited. You can’t miss out on Brandenburger Tor, the Topography of Terror (despite its kitschy...
How to ignore co-workers on public transport
When you live in a big city it’s more than likely you’ll take the metro to and from work. I’m currently living in Berlin, where this takes me 6 stops and two lines. I...