I read the first-ever chapter of Heartstopper on Tumblr. Heartstopper, volume 1. Heartstopper, volume 2. This was all I lived and breathed in the following weeks; the story of Charlie and Nick, accompanied by the wonderful Elle, Tao, Isaac (Aled in the novels), Darcy, and Tara. My first ever foray into the strange, enchanting world… Continue reading Heartstopper, The Graphic Novel: Netflix’s Most Anticipated Adaptation
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Chungking Express: Why Wong Kar-Wai’s Masterpiece is Worth Multiple Rewatches
Opening Montage There’s a bleached blonde wig, a pixie cut, and cops ‘223’ and ‘663’ that tell us the story of Chungking Express, a dreamlike melody that melts time into unintelligible tints and distorts genre in ways that break the rules of filmmaking. Released in 1994, and recently restored, it has captured the hearts of… Continue reading Chungking Express: Why Wong Kar-Wai’s Masterpiece is Worth Multiple Rewatches
The Best of Disney’s ‘The Owl House’ and Why you Need to Watch it
We all know how awesome The Owl House is. I won’t bore you with an introduction, let’s dig in. 1. Pilot 5 minutes into the pilot episode of The Owl House, we have a reference to the legendary ‘The Good Place,’ a title inspired by Narnia, and an easter egg from Gravity Falls. Could this… Continue reading The Best of Disney’s ‘The Owl House’ and Why you Need to Watch it
Winter Vibes Playlist
Ananya Ananth writes – Here’s the perfect song to end this year’s time with good winter vibes: Seventeen’s ‘Power of Love.’