Lydia Tár: My Perfectionist Anti-Hero
Lydia Tár is one of the most meticulous on-screen characters you will witness. This trait does not only strangely entice and frighten a viewer but also rebirths itself through the…
The power of short stories
Shorter than a novella, longer than a haiku. Within this space lies the average length of the short story. It is a form with a narrative that slowly intrigues, and…
Spooky Season Suggestions: Coraline
Scare-o-meter: 4/5 When discussing spooky season classics, Henry Selick’s Coraline is a must-watch. Adapted from a children’s novel by Neil Gaiman, the horror of the film may seem unexpected; however,…
Opening Lines: a podcast review
Book-related media is a corner of the internet that never fails to grip me, comfort me, or stimulate my internal dialogue after I have finished a book and before I…
Lana Del Ray and shame: not just an aesthetic
If ever there were an award for the most popular artist who has dealt with the toughest subject matter in their music, I think that Lana Del Rey would at least…
Do AI Models Actually Improve Diversity?
London-based model Deba Hekmat recently shared a story on Instagram pointing out the eerie growth in dominance of AI-generated models of colour across social media and online shopping websites. She…
The Dark Politics Behind Small-Town Charm
Small-town settings are often glorified across literature and onscreen. They entice audiences with their array of appealing elements, including the signature small-town closely-knit community. As a teen, I found myself wanting…
LGBT Books Banned in Russia
Censorship abounds as a theme in literature. George Orwell’s 1984 and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale are classic examples. In a now chilling turn of reality, Putin has banned what…