Cynthia Erivo’s ‘I Forgive You’: A cathartic collection of stories
Aram Akbari-Madovi discusses
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‘It Was Just an Accident’: Cannes win and Jafar Panahi’s cinema of resistance
One of the biggest and certainly most acclaimed film festivals of the year, Cannes, was held from the 12 to the 23 May. At the conclusion of the 11-day festival, the jury awarded Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s film It Was Just an Accident the Palm d’Or (Golden Palm) – the...
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Is it better to speak or to die? How queer subtext ensured literary survival
With the rapid growth in the demand for LGBTQIA+ representation in media, it is no wonder that the literary landscape has produced some of the most beautifully tragic and heartwarming stories of the twentieth century. Nevertheless, how many times have you as a reader found yourself wondering at the cluelessness...
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LGBTQ+ film favourites this Pride
Three Boar writers give their opinions on what you should watch this Pride month! Here are their recommendations… 1. Call Me by Your Name (2017) dir. Luca Guadagnino By Yusra Babar “Because I wanted you to know.” I do not exactly remember when I first watched Call Me by Your...
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Who’s laughing now? The changing landscape of Stand-up comedy
In troubling times there is nothing that works as a potent form of escapism than someone making you laugh despite it all. With a rife history of cutting, true-to life British humour, the changing landscape of the Stand-up scene, with an ever-aware progressive culture being at the forefront of a...
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Black excellence and its southern charm: Styling in Sinners
If you’ve had the privilege to see the film Sinners, you’ll be aware of the intentionality threaded through every aspect of this film: everything from the lighting to the filmography replicates an immediately immersive American deep south. The thematic importance of Black expression is integral when considering the blues tradition....
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Fleabag: the greatest love story of our age
Like many avid followers of the comedy-drama show Fleabag, you may be devastated by the final episode and confused as to why this is a romantic piece on the show. Rest assured – no diminishing of the greater themes of work, sex, family, and loss will be present. In fact,...
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Divine Inspiration: How art has become the best medium to explore faith
Depictions of what is considered holy have been the topic of artistic inspiration throughout human history. From The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo to the Islamic mosaics that cover mosques, art has been the medium to convey such ineffable feelings for the past millennia. The urge to document and shape...
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K-Drama Craze: More than just Squid Game
With season two of the international hit Squid Game coming out on December 26, you might be curious as to the global success of the Korean entertainment industry. Why is there such a demand for East Asian television and how did the country become one of the biggest competitors in...
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