“Remarkable Creatures is remarkable itself for the way Chevalier weaves a fine portrait of the characters, landscapes, social norms and expectations (particularly with regards to women’s lives) of that period of English history. It is noteworthy that almost all the characters in the book are real, historical people who were alive in that period.”
It’s Raining Gorman: How Raincoats and Queerness Interact
In celebration of the Canberra-based Facebook group “like if ur a cool queer who owns a Gorman raincoat”, its memes and water protection, we asked several cool queers to review their Gorman raincoats (and one lone Driza-Bone).
Trying To Be The “Very Best Version Of Yourself That You Can Be”; Or, A Love Letter to Mothers and Daughters
“When I came out of the cinema after seeing Lady Bird, I still had tears running down my face.”
Growing Up With the Female Underdog Heroes of Australian Cinema
“Featured with their quirky, struggling and slightly embarrassing families, these female characters were raw, crass and tough.”
Love Is Not ‘The Cure’
“It perpetuates the misconception that loving, and being loved, makes everything better.”
Women Against Women: There Are No Real Winners
“The Bachelor paints a wider picture of how misogynist culture permeates not only our daily lives, but all of our institutions, woven throughout our media industry.”
Taylor (Shift) The Blame
“Well, if Blurred Lines was subject to onslaughts of criticism for abetting rape culture, I would argue the same regulations should be applied to Look What You Made Me Do.”
Review: Princesses & Pornstars
“Princesses & Pornstars analyses post-feminist gender politics in Australia, drawing on interviews of Australian women, examples from contemporary Australian politics and media, and anecdotes from Maguire’s own Australian youth to critically assess social attitudes towards women and sex.”
Review: Spiderman: Homecoming
“Overall, Spiderman: Homecoming is a ball of refreshing, cheeky, corny, heartfelt moments wrapped up in 2.5 hours of a teen rom-com, that is disguised as a superhero movie.”
Not Safe Yet: Reading Benjamin Law’s Quarterly Essay
“In his essay, Law astutely tracks the maliciousness of The Australian’s attack on Safe Schools – a saga that he says amounts to a ‘beat-up’.”