Tag: opinion
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The issue I have with Netflix’s Adolescence…
Adolescence, directed by Philip Barantini, has been the talk of the town for the last week or so, and I can see why. Lauded for its flawless acting from nearly every single actor, amazing camera work and subverting the crime-drama genre – which has become increasingly oversaturated – Adolescence brings us the story of Jamie…
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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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Why I’m carrying Michelle Obama’s energy all the way into 2025
In case you’ve missed the news this week because you either don’t give a shit about American politics or because January has you in a chokehold of misery – and you know full well nothing in the news is going to make you feel better – Michelle Obama has been making headlines. No, the people’s…
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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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Sorry, I cannot get behind the Luigi Mangione fandom
After this week, I doubt I need to explain who Luigi Mangione is to you. Since being arrested and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Johnson, Mangione has been hailed as some kind of modern-day CEO assassinating hero – likened to Robin Hood or V – for killing a man who, granted, was…
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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…
Sincerely, Saskia 