Tag: culture
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Still think we should separate the art from the artist?
Kanye is not someone I ever want to give my attention to. I could list a million reasons why at this point, but after the whole ‘slavery was a choice’ debacle, I had zero qualms about shelving his music and pretending like he didn’t exist. I did the same thing with R Kelly and Diddy…
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We didn’t make it to the fireworks
New Year’s Eve has garnered itself quite the reputation as the holiday to beat. We dress to the nines, scramble to make plans, pay through the nose and queue for clubs we didn’t even know existed. Most of the time I refuse to partake in any such rituals, instead opting for something more off the…
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Why can’t anyone make a good action movie anymore?
When it comes to the action movie hall of fame, there are some absolute classics that come to mind. Die Hard, The Departed, Training Day, Man on Fire, Point Break… I could go on. These films withstand the test of time and have elements to them that keep on giving and cross generations. The scene…
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How do we all feel about the ‘I’m just a girl’ trend?
When I think ‘Just a Girl’, I think of the sarky, 90s alt-rock hit by No Doubt that hits out at the restrictions the patriarchy imposes on girls and women and the frustration that comes with that. It’s a classic that for a lot of people is sadly still relevant today. In case you haven’t…
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Cynthia Erivo and that *wicked* fan-made poster
When will Black women in Hollywood ever get any empathy for their continued struggle? In case you haven’t heard, because let’s face it the current news cycle has been heavy the last few weeks with Lebanon and Palestine, Liam Payne’s death, all this heinous Diddy stuff and the ongoing Gisèle Pelicot trial… I absolutely wouldn’t…
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Is anyone cuffing this cuffing season?
Something is in the air… but it’s definitely not love… or the desire to cuff this cuffing season. Usually when summer ends, everyone around you suddenly goes from being happily single to being joint at the hip with their new beau. Nights out turn to nights in, ‘I’ turns into ‘we’ and your timeline is…
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Trap review: Josh Harnett carries M. Night Shyamalan’s summer blockbuster that goes absolutely nowhere
Published first on UNILAD.com M. Night Shyamalan’s latest summer blockbuster Trap had fans hyped for its release with its thrilling, fast-paced storyline and action-packed trailer, but was it worth all the noise? Spoilers ahead… Starring Josh Hartnett, who has been largely off our screens for the last few decades, Trap tells the story of The…
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Justice for the Lionesses
Let me preface this by saying this is rant was born out of being forced to care about a sport that is and has been so inherently problematic that I wouldn’t usually give it the time of the day. However, on this occasion, I couldn’t not say something. I understand there are certain events that…
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What I want from the last year of my twenties
Birthdays really do divide people. I guess in the same way any hallmark holiday does – whilst some see it as a reason to celebrate and crack open the Prosecco (or Tequila in my case), others see their birthday as a day like no other and require no special attention to be paid to it,…
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Came for Zendaya, stayed for the homoeroticism
I had been looking forward to seeing Challengers ever since it was announced. Like the vast majority of the world, Zendaya is one celebrity I simply can’t seem to get over. She’s beautiful, talented and her method dressing on the red carpet is a sight to behold. It’s safe to say that I was seeing…
Sincerely, Saskia 