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.
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Writing by Chanel Retief // photograph by Olivia Dileo // CW: Rape, Suicide, Assault, Gun Violence
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.
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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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Writing by Hannah Forsdike // Illustration by Ayelen Lujan // An interesting comparison between masculinity and femininity can be made when comparing Jessica Jones to her male Netflix/Marvel counterpart Daredevil. While Jessica Jones emulates a feminine fear of being controlled, Daredevil portrays a much more stereotypically masculine fear of a physically debilitating injury or disability.
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Review by Toni Stanger // Whilst it was initially disappointing to see the story take head in a different direction to the game, the modifications make sense considering the transition into film. As much as it would’ve been incredible to see Lara plough through loads of Trinity guards, it’s not very plausible for a two-hour film.
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Writing by Ellen Muller // Beyond Toro’s signature use of dark fairy-tale like figures, it’s easy to assume that a love-story between a mute janitor and captive amphibian creature, is utterly distinct.
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Review by Alex Creece // Emma Michelle’s Watching Cartoons with Boys wastes few words in getting to the heart of the narrative. Each chapter emphasises a different cartoon, a different memory, and a different tone.
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Review of Wen Hsiao by Hannah Forsdike // I found Hsiao’s writing mature and insightful, and what I read certainly provoked self-examination. I can’t say I have ever read such a thorough exploration of love written by someone so young, I feel like this is the kind of writing I looked for as a teenager.
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Book review by Hannah Forsdike // Many may not consider this novel a feminist text, because at face value it does not promote gender equality. However, in a way it suggests that men and women are equal in their capability for violence, and that violence is the direct result of power.
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