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Greta Gerwig's "Barbie": A Story That Holds

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie": A Story That Holds

Gerwig’s films resist storytelling structures that serve masculinity. From Frances Ha (2012) to Barbie (2023), her stories embrace and celebrate what is traditionally considered feminine. They depict the truest parts of existing as a woman in the world.

Pop cultureLinh NguyenAugust 11, 2023Barbie, Movies, movie, Film, cinema, Cinema, TV, Feminism, First World Feminism

Fantastic Beasts proved to be anything but

Fantastic Beasts proved to be anything but

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them suffers from conflicting tones, awkward pacing, forced set-up, and incomplete plot points.

Pop cultureLinh NguyenNovember 27, 2016fantastic beasts and where to find them, Film, Harry Potter, jk rowling, movie, review, Warner Bros

My Five Favourite Self-Care Activities

My Five Favourite Self-Care Activities

In the midst of midterms, taking a refreshing break can often be the last thing on students’ minds.

WellbeingLinh NguyenOctober 19, 2016baking, bath, break, coffee, health, Mental Health, movie, recreation, scrapbook, Self-care, student health, Student Life, University, University of Toronto, Wellness