Films like Black Widow, (yet another) Cinderella and Cruella seem to give new insights into characters that have played upon sexist stereotypes in the past, rewriting them to have agency and a 'feminist' stance. However, there is still something deeply unsettling within these narratives that I just can't get out of my head. They're so... Continue Reading →
In the Heights: Film Review
Yesterday I went to see In the Heights at the cinema for the first time in what feels like forever. I honestly don't remember the last film I went to see, although I'm pretty sure it was probably Toy Story 4. After listening to the original stage musical for years on and off, I was... Continue Reading →
Naomi Osaka: Rules? Society? Or Standard?
Over this last week, world number 2 and the world's wealthiest female tennis player Naomi Osaka was forced to pay a fine and pull out of the French Open. Why? Because she didn't want to attend post-match interviews with the press due to suffering with mental health issues. It is important to remember that Osaka,... Continue Reading →
The Debate around Black/Brown Face and Colourblind Casting
Recently on social media and in the world of TV and Film, there have been various race debates which I believe should be addressed. First of all is the continued use of 'Blackface' or 'Brownface'. This is generally described by the Oxford English Dictionary as someone who isn't black or brown and uses makeup to... Continue Reading →
WandaVision Review:
I wish I had the time to write this as the episodes were coming out because when I say that I was hooked. I. WAS. HOOKED. I was really intrigued when I heard that Marvel was going to create a TV series which combined the old sitcom style with superhero action and one of my... Continue Reading →
Home[o]stasis
Well, I bet you never thought I'd make a science joke... Anndd its ironically the opposite of how I feel. Homeostasis is a natural chemical which enables the body to change and adapt to the outside world. We've all managed nearly a year of a complete change to our daily lives. Lockdowns, testings and although... Continue Reading →
Revolution of the Daleks: My Thoughts
Over the last few months I started to rewatch Doctor Who from the beginning of the reboot in 2005 with Christoper Eccleston as the ninth Doctor. I am currently onto series 8 with Peter Capaldi's first series as the 12th Doctor. During this time period of doctors, I have seen how the lead writers; Russel... Continue Reading →
The Show on Everyone’s Lips: The Queen’s Gambit
I don't think I am alone when I say that Netflix is now a part of my daily routine. I wake up at 7am (sometimes earlier, I know, I'm a little strange) and I open my laptop to watch Netflix. From shows such as Tiger King, to The Umbrella Academy and the Crown, Netflix has... Continue Reading →
Taking (Biscuit) Breaks…
Yeesh... Sorry for the bad pun. So, I have been pretty quiet recently, and I do have plenty of posts that I want to write about but after starting uni, I. Do. Not. Have. Timeeee. I'm studying History and although I knew it came with a hefty reading list. Oh my goodness, it's a lot.... Continue Reading →
Rejections Are Good
Hi Biscuit Breakers, Last night I received an email from a writing competition informing me that although my story was shortlisted, it didn't receive any further awards of being highly commended or higher. I will admit that I was disappointed as I put a lot of effort and drafts into that story. However, I decided... Continue Reading →
