WARNING: This review contains major content spoilers. After watching Promising Young Woman once, I felt like I had seen it twice — each time with different eyes. The film buff in me loved it. I … [Read more...] about Promising Young Woman : Will We Ever Triumph Over Trauma?
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What Does “Girl Power” Mean Anyway?
Our culture may be reaching a peak “girl power” moment, one in which in which slogans like “Fight Like A Girl,” “#GirlBoss,” and, of course, “Girl Power”are omnipresent. They are emblazoned across … [Read more...] about What Does “Girl Power” Mean Anyway?
Women’s Sex Toys Aren’t Being Marketed The Way They Used To. Here’s What Changed.
With the rise of the wellness industry and women taking ownership of their pleasure, adult toy companies are changing their angle. As one does during a global pandemic, I found myself on Urban … [Read more...] about Women’s Sex Toys Aren’t Being Marketed The Way They Used To. Here’s What Changed.
“Punch Me! This is a Nightmare!” — Inside Yasmin Nur’s Anthemic Rock Debut
This September, up and coming rock artist Yasmin Nur dropped her debut EP “Punch Me! This is a Nightmare!” The five track album is a cathartic and brutally honest collection of songs that perfectly … [Read more...] about “Punch Me! This is a Nightmare!” — Inside Yasmin Nur’s Anthemic Rock Debut
Why I’m Proud to Call Myself an Angry Feminist
Like many women who identify as feminists, I once thought "angry" was the worst thing anyone could call me. To be labeled angry was to be disqualified from being taken seriously or participating in … [Read more...] about Why I’m Proud to Call Myself an Angry Feminist
Book Review : “Chosen Ones” — A Deconstructive-yet-Entertaining Fantasy Adventure
What happens to teenage heroes after the bad guy is defeated and they have to grow up? This is the question posed by “Chosen Ones,” the adult fiction debut of bestselling Young Adult author, Veronica … [Read more...] about Book Review : “Chosen Ones” — A Deconstructive-yet-Entertaining Fantasy Adventure