Blog — Linh S. Nguyễn

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.

My Ten Favourite University Readings

My favourite part of being an English major has been delving into wonderful texts that I never would've picked up on my own.

Student Life, Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenNovember 24, 2016Books, college, english, Literature, school, Student Life, University, University of TorontoComment

Rest, Relax, and Read

From Greek myths to Moby Dick, here are our downtime picks.

Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenJune 23, 2016Books, Literature, Reading, Student Life, University

For Immediate (Stress) Relief

Writers divulge their favourite sources of online escapism.

Pop culture, Student LifeLinh NguyenJune 14, 2016internet, stress relief, Student Life, University, Wellness

“Strong Female Characters” aren't Actually That Progressive

It is as though women are allowed to act like men, because that is a step forward, but men are not allowed to act like women, because that would be regressing.

Bringing the Magic Home

When I turned fifteen, I couldn’t help but wonder, why haven’t I gotten the chance the fight a dragon yet?

Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenMay 23, 2016Escapism, Fantasy, Narnia, Neil Gaiman, Reading, Susan PevensieComment

Why Masculinity Is Very Much a Feminist Issue

I could climb trees and have bike races as well as play with dolls, but my brother was never allowed the latter.

Pop cultureLinh NguyenMay 12, 2016Feminism, MasculinityComment

Hot Docs in review: three documentaries worth your while

These films explore humanity from all angles.

Pop culture, TorontoLinh NguyenMay 12, 2016cinema, documentaries, Film, hot docs, reviews, toronto

HotDocs 2016 on now until May 8

Over 200 works featured by filmmakers from Canada and around the world.

Pop culture, TorontoLinh NguyenApril 30, 2016cinema, documentaries, events, festival, Film, hot docs, toronto

Don’t Tell Me Humanities Teach Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is certainly valuable, but it is not why I love studying the arts.

Literature, Student Life, Pop cultureLinh NguyenMarch 10, 2016Arts, Books, Education, Humanities, Reading, UniversityComment

Why We Need Cinderella

After months of dense analyses and complicated interpretations, it was inexpressibly refreshing for me to see such a simple story with a good, clear meaning: good things happen to good people.

Pop cultureLinh NguyenDecember 15, 2015Cinderella, Disney, Feminism, Film, MoviesComment

Read Whatever The Hell You Want

Depending on our mood, our stage in life, or our personal tastes, we may read to learn, to escape, to find comfort, or enjoyment, or adventure. Shouldn't it follow that there would be vastly different books to suit all of these needs, for all types of people?

Literature, Pop cultureLinh NguyenNovember 28, 2015Books, Literature, ReadingComment