Movies are great. Whether you’re a die hard hopeless romantic or a cynical realist, they allow you to escape your reality for an hour or two. Whatever your plans might be this Valentine’s Day, here are the ultimate indie romance films for indulging in this February. 1. Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNzzCN4dVFA This
Greta Gerwig’s made herself a household name for her amazing abilities in the entertainment industry over the past couple of years as an actress, writer, director, playwright, and countless other successful roles. But the one role and ability I admire her the most for? Her candidness and resilience to rejection. I watched Frances Ha my
I first heard Cambridgeshire singer Tyne live when she opened for the band PVRIS last November. She told the crowd she was going to sing a new song, and I was enthralled by the magnetic pull in her voice and the song’s emotive lyrics. I must admit, I had been waiting ever since that concert
The infamous teenage spy, Kim Possible, has been a beloved Disney character since the release of the television series back in 2002. As one of Disney’s first animated television series, ‘Kim Possible’ helped establish Disney’s television success and inspired countless young girls along the way. ‘Kim Possible’ was inspired by the scarcity of female leads
Kendrick Lamar and SZA made jaws drop upon the release of their collaborative single “All The Stars” last month. The slick, catchy tune–released as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming Black Panther film (Black Panther: The Album)–now has an equally enthralling music video, directed by Dave Meyers, to accompany it. The music video does more than
As a writer, I often feel misunderstood. I’m content sitting in a park all day, watching people and making observations. I sometimes walk around in cemeteries and write down names that sounds pretty to me. I hold on to my characters and will defend them with all my being, even if they’re the supposed antagonist.
October 2, 1987 The café was brightly lit, the pungent smell of coffee wafting from the kitchen. Night was falling quickly, but customers still flowed in and out. Dishes clanged in the sink, bells dinged, and food sizzled on the griddle; a symphony of cacophony. The door to the café opened and a seventeen-year-old in
Bravery is admirable. It really is. What isn’t admirable, though, is using your bravery to exclude others from your own personal brand of social justice. While intersectional feminism makes an active effort to help all women, including women of color, disabled women, LGBTQ+ women, and poor women, white feminism refers to “feminism” that benefits solely
Exuding raw talent, attitude and sex appeal (aka “the big three”), it’s a wonder these boys haven’t made it big time yet. I recently sang the praises of my favorite Manchester-based band The Bright Black in my tail-end-of-2017 article Undiscovered UK Artists Who *Need* To Make The Mainstream In 2018. The four-piece absolutely stood out to me
It takes a long time to get over people who have had a significant impact on your life, especially when one day they’re just gone and it seems like there is no way for you to gain closure. This poem is about when someone you’ve been trying to get over suddenly reappears in your life
Disney and Lucasfilm announced today that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, co-creators of HBO’s Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, are developing a series of new Star Wars films. The new films will be separate from both the main ongoing Skywalker saga and the recently announced trilogy being developed by The Last Jedi’s Rian Johnson. Lucasfilm president
“We’re going to Hong Kong.” Whenever “Hong Kong” is mentioned, the scenery that I would imagine is a rich city that never sleeps, all lit and back-to-back parties from night till dawn. I pictured Disneyland, elite residences, and a heaven for every shopaholic and vibrant city lights. When I stepped out of my flight, guess
