Stephen Kasiewicz
@skasiewicz.bsky.social
Writer. Italian football. Sampdoria, Napoli, etc. European and world football. Scotland and Italy national teams. South Korean cinema enthusiast. Films. NBA, Mavs.
World traveller. CA, via South Korea and Glasgow.
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World traveller. CA, via South Korea and Glasgow.
https://stephenkasiewicz.wordpress.com/
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Stephen Kasiewicz
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Going to write more on football, films (mainly South Korean), travel and life here in California.
A mix of humour, observation and nostalgia.
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Going to write more on football, films (mainly South Korean), travel and life here in California.
A mix of humour, observation and nostalgia.
Scott McTominay pivotal again for Napoli in the Champions League. Obvious to point out he's been more closely marked and played out of position at various points this season but the Scot was excellent again tonight.
Anyone who thinks he's not performed well hasn't watched him closely this term.
Anyone who thinks he's not performed well hasn't watched him closely this term.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Scott McTominay pivotal again for Napoli in the Champions League. Obvious to point out he's been more closely marked and played out of position at various points this season but the Scot was excellent again tonight.
Anyone who thinks he's not performed well hasn't watched him closely this term.
Anyone who thinks he's not performed well hasn't watched him closely this term.
At last Sampdoria grind out a win to move off the bottom of Serie B. Survival at all costs, regardless of performances, is the only objective. Great to see club legend Attilio Lombardo, who is back on the coaching staff, celebrating at the end. Just two league victories all season though.
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
At last Sampdoria grind out a win to move off the bottom of Serie B. Survival at all costs, regardless of performances, is the only objective. Great to see club legend Attilio Lombardo, who is back on the coaching staff, celebrating at the end. Just two league victories all season though.
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A dedicated chef, ex-con turned tango dancer and face gurning maniac are the candidates to the lead a heavily manned gang.
Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
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Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
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Boss 보스 (2025)
Director: Ra Hee-chan Starring: Jo Woo-jin, Jung Kyung-ho, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Kyu-hyung Country of Origin: South Korea Running time: 1hr 38m When the head honcho of a heavily manned gang kicks the b…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
A dedicated chef, ex-con turned tango dancer and face gurning maniac are the candidates to the lead a heavily manned gang.
Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
#filmsky
stephenkasiewicz.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/b...
Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
#filmsky
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A dedicated chef, ex-con turned tango dancer and face gurning maniac are the candidates to the lead a heavily manned gang.
Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
#filmsky
stephenkasiewicz.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/b...
Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
#filmsky
stephenkasiewicz.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/b...
Boss 보스 (2025)
Director: Ra Hee-chan Starring: Jo Woo-jin, Jung Kyung-ho, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Kyu-hyung Country of Origin: South Korea Running time: 1hr 38m When the head honcho of a heavily manned gang kicks the b…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
A dedicated chef, ex-con turned tango dancer and face gurning maniac are the candidates to the lead a heavily manned gang.
Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
#filmsky
stephenkasiewicz.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/b...
Read my review of South Korean comedy Boss 보스 (2025) here:
#filmsky
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Nobody who has actually watched Matias Soule before this season would call him underrated. He was brilliant at Frosinone. Another excellent goal against Cremonese. His continued good form will be crucial if Roma are to stay among the leaders in Serie A.
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Nobody who has actually watched Matias Soule before this season would call him underrated. He was brilliant at Frosinone. Another excellent goal against Cremonese. His continued good form will be crucial if Roma are to stay among the leaders in Serie A.
A dismal second half from a Napoli perpesctive. Great Scamacca goal and plenty of other Atalanta chances. Still unsure about the sit back and break strategy Conte favours, but undoubtedly an excellent opening period. The Partenopei back on top of Serie A temporarily. Not bad for a club in crisis.
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A dismal second half from a Napoli perpesctive. Great Scamacca goal and plenty of other Atalanta chances. Still unsure about the sit back and break strategy Conte favours, but undoubtedly an excellent opening period. The Partenopei back on top of Serie A temporarily. Not bad for a club in crisis.
All about the wingers, a Neres double and Lang with his first goal for Napoli. Not exactly as dominant as the score suggests however Conte must be pleased (if he is ever truly happy) he selected two offensive wide men. Atalanta picked apart very easily, such a poor start for La Dea this season.
November 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
All about the wingers, a Neres double and Lang with his first goal for Napoli. Not exactly as dominant as the score suggests however Conte must be pleased (if he is ever truly happy) he selected two offensive wide men. Atalanta picked apart very easily, such a poor start for La Dea this season.
Brilliant through ball from McTominay - who has been good all season - to set up Neres. Absolutely superb strike. Napoli have defended and countered throughout the first half, the usual dubious tactics, can't dispute the clinical finishing though.
November 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Brilliant through ball from McTominay - who has been good all season - to set up Neres. Absolutely superb strike. Napoli have defended and countered throughout the first half, the usual dubious tactics, can't dispute the clinical finishing though.
Brilliant assist from Hojlund for Neres. Great run, pace and composure for the finish. Always risky to start with both Neres and Lang given neither are defensively minded. Are Napoli still in crisis? Or were they ever in a bad predicament? The usualexaggeration. A solid start against Atalanta.
November 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Brilliant assist from Hojlund for Neres. Great run, pace and composure for the finish. Always risky to start with both Neres and Lang given neither are defensively minded. Are Napoli still in crisis? Or were they ever in a bad predicament? The usualexaggeration. A solid start against Atalanta.
Bologna have assembled a deep enough squad to maintain a top six position this season. Pobega and Bernardeschi, unlikely scorers, benefited from some lackadaisical Udinese defending to secure a routine win. Italiano proving to be one of the best coaches in Italy this term.
November 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Bologna have assembled a deep enough squad to maintain a top six position this season. Pobega and Bernardeschi, unlikely scorers, benefited from some lackadaisical Udinese defending to secure a routine win. Italiano proving to be one of the best coaches in Italy this term.
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A look back at South Korean thriller The Old Woman with the Knife 파과 (2025).
Aging assassin Hornclaw is threatened by cold-blooded young upstart Bullfight.
Starring Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-cheol.
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Aging assassin Hornclaw is threatened by cold-blooded young upstart Bullfight.
Starring Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-cheol.
@wellgousa.bsky.social
Read my review here:
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The Old Woman with the Knife 파과 (2025)
Director: Min Kyu-dong Starring: Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Yeon Woo-jin, Kim Mu-yeol, Shin Si-ah. Country of Origin: South Korea Running time: 2hrs 2min When a feared female exterminator begin…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
A look back at South Korean thriller The Old Woman with the Knife 파과 (2025).
Aging assassin Hornclaw is threatened by cold-blooded young upstart Bullfight.
Starring Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-cheol.
@wellgousa.bsky.social
Read my review here:
stephenkasiewicz.wordpress.com/2025/05/31/t...
Aging assassin Hornclaw is threatened by cold-blooded young upstart Bullfight.
Starring Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-cheol.
@wellgousa.bsky.social
Read my review here:
stephenkasiewicz.wordpress.com/2025/05/31/t...
Incredible finish. Some amazing goals. Scotland finally back at the World Cup. Although after checking the ticket prices for the So-Fi, starting at $350, I'll be watching on tv.
Clarke and the squad deserve a lot of credit, after the usual torrent of negativity. Brilliant.
Clarke and the squad deserve a lot of credit, after the usual torrent of negativity. Brilliant.
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Incredible finish. Some amazing goals. Scotland finally back at the World Cup. Although after checking the ticket prices for the So-Fi, starting at $350, I'll be watching on tv.
Clarke and the squad deserve a lot of credit, after the usual torrent of negativity. Brilliant.
Clarke and the squad deserve a lot of credit, after the usual torrent of negativity. Brilliant.
Keep hearing McTominay has had a bad season so far. Yet he's scored two world class goals for club and country. Brilliant start for Scotland.
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Keep hearing McTominay has had a bad season so far. Yet he's scored two world class goals for club and country. Brilliant start for Scotland.
Always remember my first football games, watching Scotland on rainy nights at Hampden. Hoping for a victory tonight, although I won’t be able to watch it live. It's been too long since we were at the World Cup.
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Always remember my first football games, watching Scotland on rainy nights at Hampden. Hoping for a victory tonight, although I won’t be able to watch it live. It's been too long since we were at the World Cup.
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First in a series of short posts about my writing back catalogue...
Notes from Verona.
A 'must-read' account of lockdown life in Italy!
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Notes from Verona.
A 'must-read' account of lockdown life in Italy!
www.amazon.com/Notes-Verona...
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
First in a series of short posts about my writing back catalogue...
Notes from Verona.
A 'must-read' account of lockdown life in Italy!
www.amazon.com/Notes-Verona...
Notes from Verona.
A 'must-read' account of lockdown life in Italy!
www.amazon.com/Notes-Verona...
The highlights of Italy-Norway grim viewing for anyone with an interest in the Azzurri. Aside from the usual arguments about selection - Mancini and Cristante shouldn't be anywhere near the starting 11 - Italy crumbled so easily yet again under any kind of pressure. Esposito took his goal well.
November 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The highlights of Italy-Norway grim viewing for anyone with an interest in the Azzurri. Aside from the usual arguments about selection - Mancini and Cristante shouldn't be anywhere near the starting 11 - Italy crumbled so easily yet again under any kind of pressure. Esposito took his goal well.
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And if you're watching #ALBENG and interested in the story of Albanian football, you need to read Phil Harrison's book, 'Inside the Hermit Kingdom'
Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
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Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6LAX...
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
And if you're watching #ALBENG and interested in the story of Albanian football, you need to read Phil Harrison's book, 'Inside the Hermit Kingdom'
Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6LAX...
Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6LAX...
Ignoring the obvious defensive fragility, Scotland incredibly unlucky (as always) not to get a draw in Greece. So many big chances. Very easy to criticise, but Scotland were superb going forward in the second half. John McGinn outstanding. Greek play acting and time wasting lamentable.
November 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ignoring the obvious defensive fragility, Scotland incredibly unlucky (as always) not to get a draw in Greece. So many big chances. Very easy to criticise, but Scotland were superb going forward in the second half. John McGinn outstanding. Greek play acting and time wasting lamentable.
Juric was an odd appointment in the first place for Atalanta. It was never going to work out. La Dea still have a fantastic squad. Gasperini a one-off. Palladino can't do any worse than Juric.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Juric was an odd appointment in the first place for Atalanta. It was never going to work out. La Dea still have a fantastic squad. Gasperini a one-off. Palladino can't do any worse than Juric.
Still not entirely sure if Roma are full equipped to challenge for the title. They are definitely more disciplined and focused though. Soule, Kone and Celik all impressive as the Giallorossi defeated Udinese to go top of the league (for now). Not the real Gasperini style but effective nevertheless.
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Still not entirely sure if Roma are full equipped to challenge for the title. They are definitely more disciplined and focused though. Soule, Kone and Celik all impressive as the Giallorossi defeated Udinese to go top of the league (for now). Not the real Gasperini style but effective nevertheless.
Brilliant second half display from Bologna. Absolutely deserved win. Pressed Napoli into submission. Not enough energy or movement from the Partenopei. Far too static. Strange team selections. Elmas clearly not a winger. Only one game but quite a few areas of concern for Conte.
November 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Brilliant second half display from Bologna. Absolutely deserved win. Pressed Napoli into submission. Not enough energy or movement from the Partenopei. Far too static. Strange team selections. Elmas clearly not a winger. Only one game but quite a few areas of concern for Conte.
This could be the worst season in Sampdoria's history. Despite the coaching changes the Blucerchiati still can't win games. Relegation a more realistic possibility than last season. Desperate times.
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This could be the worst season in Sampdoria's history. Despite the coaching changes the Blucerchiati still can't win games. Relegation a more realistic possibility than last season. Desperate times.
Watched South Korean gangster comedy Boss 보스 (2025) at CGV by Regency Theaters in Buena Park this week. Review on my site soon.
Sad to see that CGV Los Angeles has closed down though. Went to see Yadang: The Snitch there earlier this year and it was packed.
Sad to see that CGV Los Angeles has closed down though. Went to see Yadang: The Snitch there earlier this year and it was packed.
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Watched South Korean gangster comedy Boss 보스 (2025) at CGV by Regency Theaters in Buena Park this week. Review on my site soon.
Sad to see that CGV Los Angeles has closed down though. Went to see Yadang: The Snitch there earlier this year and it was packed.
Sad to see that CGV Los Angeles has closed down though. Went to see Yadang: The Snitch there earlier this year and it was packed.
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Modena FC are taking flight
@foolsrushin.bsky.social recounts a trip to see I Canarini and asks: Could they?
@foolsrushin.bsky.social recounts a trip to see I Canarini and asks: Could they?
Modena FC are taking flight | TIRO - A place for calcio lovers
I Canarini are top of Serie B after a long, arduous journey back from the brink, which begs the question: Could they?
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November 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Modena FC are taking flight
@foolsrushin.bsky.social recounts a trip to see I Canarini and asks: Could they?
@foolsrushin.bsky.social recounts a trip to see I Canarini and asks: Could they?