Film Review: Woman at War
Premiering at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Benedikt Erlingsson’s Woman at War received critical acclaim for capturing a comedic, yet poignant, take on environmental activism at the heart of the Icelandic wilderness.
Beyond the White Picket Fence: a Manifesto on Writing
A manifesto on writing – taking a look at the transgressive woman in literature and beyond.
A Postmodern Metamorphosis: Look Who’s Morphing by Tom Cho
A Postmodern Metamorphosis: Look Who’s Morphing by Tom Cho
Nightmare Alley: Guillermo del Toro's neo-noir thriller is... rather long
A very brief review of Guillermo del Toro’s (The Shape of Water, Pans Labyrinth) recent psychological thriller, Nightmare Alley.
Top Five Best Feminist Books Read in 2021
A few didn't make the cut, including Ottessa Moshfegh's Eileen and Joan Didion's A Year of Magical Thinking, but I'm positive I've put together a list of the best novels which either entertained or inspired me during yet another year of Covid.
Toxic Immobility: an essay
A personal essay that focuses on our fight-or-flight response and what happens when our bodies freeze.
San Francisco in 3 Days
San Francisco is known for its steep streets, eclectic mix of Victorian and Modern architecture, the Golden Gate Bridge, The Rock (no, not Dwayne Johnson), indie hipsters, and cable cars, just to name a few.
One Week Paris Guide for Solo Female Travellers
My Parisian adventure started with the Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour which took roughly an hour. I passed attractions such as Notre Dame, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Conciergerie, National Assembly, Palais Garnier and the Eiffel Tower.
Travelling Solo: One Week in London
The ultimate one week travel guide for female solo travellers heading to London
Socialising for the socially-awkward
A guide for those who are a touch too awkward in front of a crowd. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these easy tips to help settle that social anxiety.
Living with others and embracing your ‘escape’
It can be difficult to cope with these new housing situations, but always remember to embrace your escape. Yes, it’s great to make an effort and socialise with new friends, but understand when it's necessary to say “no”.