With eating disorders, the way they are depicted within the media generally tends to fall into one of two categories, either comedic or dramatic, but both tend to be problematic and unhelpful in their own specific ways.
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books… To Celebrate Galentine’s Day
When I first conceptualized this piece I sat down with every intention of spotlighting stories about love, but I am single and a Grinch so I was drawn almost completely blank. So, since today is Galentine’s (13th February) I thought it would be fun to spotlight my favourite stories of friendship instead.
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books…That Make Me Feel Merry and Bright
Let's face it, this year has been... well, it's been objectively shit. But if there’s one thing 2020 can’t take away from me, it’s my Christmas spirit. So I decided to write a piece about the shows, movies, and books that make me feel extra Christmasy. These pieces of media either remind me of the festive period or are my new festive period obsessions.
T reviews ‘Euphoria: Trouble Don’t Last Always’: There is Power in Hope
Cast & crew, and audiences alike, were itching to dive back into the fantastical world of ‘Euphoria’ when COVID-19 halted production of the second season. Show creator Sam Levinson, decided to shoot a couple of “bridge” episodes to tide audiences over until it is safe for production of season 2 to resume. Enter ‘Trouble Don’t Last Always’, the first of two bridge episodes which takes place entirely in and around a single diner and is primarily focused on a conversation between Rue and her Narcotics Anonymous sponsor Ali (played by the indomitable Colman Domingo).
Black Girls in Sci-fi/Fantasy is My Favourite Genre
If you follow me on twitter you know I have an ongoing joke about Black Girls in Sci-Fi/Fantasy being my favourite genre that I bring up whenever I see a casting announcement on Variety or a trailer release... I thought it was time to talk about the impact seeing Black girls and women in these genres has had on me and the benefits and issues of our growing presence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy (and as an extension, the growing superhero genre).
T Reviews ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: An entertaining, albeit watered down, centrist version of events
There are very few screenwriters who are well known and whose writing style is so recognisable that there are courses on it and their writing style is fodder for parody. This is what makes Aaron Sorkin different to other screenwriters- he has a very specific, recognisable writing style that has allowed him to have a successful career spanning three decades. Unfortunately, whilst Aaron Sorkin the writer may be prolific and hailed by many, his first foray into directing with ‘Molly’s Game’ left a lot to be desired and whilst his latest effort ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is certainly an improvement from the 2017 drama, I still believe Aaron Sorkin the writer is leagues better than Aaron Sorkin the director.
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books…In Honour of (British) Black History Month
In honour of (British) Black History Month, I’m here to offer you recommendations of shows, films and books that showcase Black British people and their culture. There are great shows, books etc. that look to teach the audience about the history of Black people in Britain and/or to educate people on anti-black racism however the following recommendations instead look to showcase ordinary Black British people and their everyday lives.
T Reviews ‘Tenet’: Nolan Wants to Destroy all of Our Eardrums
Admittedly going to watch this film following a 6-month hiatus away from the cinema owing to a global pandemic likely set my expectations exceedingly high. So unfortunately, Nolan's Globe trotting sci-fi spy thriller ‘Tenet’ ended up underwhelming me more than amazing me.
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books… That Have Kept Me Sane During a Global Pandemic
The world has been basically been on shut down since March but there have been some worlds on screen and on paper that have helped me through it all
Pop Culture Medicine: The Psychiatry of Addiction and HBO’s Euphoria
Pop Culture Medicine is a segment that looks at representations of the medical field in media. Today's Topic: The Psychiatry of Addiction and HBO’s Euphoria
Small, Silver and Hardback 