Q&A with Mhari Grace
Interview of Mhari Grace by Hannah Forsdike
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The Bright Side of a Broken Heart: Book Review
Review by Maria Ermides // Another nice feature of this memoir is that it’s perfect for picking up and putting down and re-reading for gathering inspiration. Her beautifully written snippets work seamlessly to detail her unique experience, and I can guarantee that by the time you finish ‘The Bright Side of a Broken Heart’, you will have gained a different perspective of what it means to love and lose and love once again.
Read MoreCan We Still Enjoy Problematic Media? Part Two
Writing and artwork by Seth Lukas Hynes // A common expression states that we talk with our wallets, but we judge with them too. By refusing to consume media made by people who have committed cruel or hateful acts, you send a message, to perpetrators and fellow consumers, that these actions are not okay.
Read MoreCan We Still Enjoy Problematic Media? PART ONE
Writing and artwork by Seth Lukas Hynes // I enjoyed and recommend all of these creative works, but these recommendations come with heavy, uncomfortable caveats due to certain morally offensive elements.
Read MoreWOMEN IN FILM: Sarah Jayne
Writing by Hannah Forsdike // Friends, Foes & Fireworks deals with many issues women face that are not often represented in film, such as exploration of female sexuality, women’s health, loss of a loved one, unwanted pregnancy, career pressure, and toxic relationships.
Read MoreNetflix’s Problematic Take on Disordered Eating
Writing by Quincy Malesovas // Photograph by Leanne Surfleet // The show’s shallow depictions of binging and obsessive food behaviours diminish the struggle that disordered eaters face on a day to day basis.
Read MoreThe Story Behind ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Writing by Savannah Mullings-Johnson // Now for those of you wondering if Crazy Rich Asians is based on a true story, well the simplest answer is no, and yes. Although there is no real life Rachel & Nick, the film is based around author Kevin Kwan’s life.
Read MoreWhy I Appreciate 13 Reasons Why
Writing by Chanel Retief // photograph by Olivia Dileo // CW: Rape, Suicide, Assault, Gun Violence
Girls On Film: The Bechdel Test
Writing by Hannah Forsdike // photograph by Francesca Ciavarella // When women are misrepresented in movies and TV shows it’s not only insulting, but it’s also difficult to identify with on screen characters. Successful fiction should allow the consumer to make a connection to the narrative; it should be comparable to real life in some way for us to be able to make sense of the story and the characters.
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW: Lavender and Other Field Flowers
Review of Lavender and Other Field Flowers by Mhari Grace by Hannah Forsdike // Her poetry is rich with nature themed metaphors and floral imagery, like the delicate petals of a flower and the life giving sunlight.
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