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Seven Daughters, One Door
They washed his body before sunrise, when the air was still cool and the compound quiet except for the soft rustle of banana leaves. The water came from the river, cold enough to sting the hands. Mama worked slowly, carefully, as though her touch alone could keep him from leaving.…
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Not Just A Number
I found myself naturally gravitating to the man at the center of the room, standing with his hand stretched out to me like it was the most natural thing in the world. The room was alive, full of laughter and clinking glasses. The moment my hand landed in his, I…
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The Mother Who Never Looked Back
I came into this world reaching,But your arms were always full,Of silence,Of distance,Of everything but me. I searched your eyes for answers,In photos that never smiled.I asked the air what I had done,Why I was the child,You didn’t choose. You were the dream I carried,Like a bruise beneath my skin,A…
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Love In Film: His and Hers
Have you caught the show His and Hers yet? His and Hers was released this year on January 8th setting the pace for filmmakers in the mystery thriller space. On the surface it resembles your classic who-dun-it but like an onion, when you peel it, you find yourself with a…
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Ripped Off by a Ben-10
I sent the fare. It wasn’t a lot of money. It was just enough for someone to get in a car and come see me. He said he was already in the car. He said he was on the way. He let me sit in anticipation of his arrival. And…
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Love In Film: Shrek
Welcome back to the Love in Film series. Today, we’re talking about Shrek, the 2001 animated film that hides its emotional clarity behind layers of absurdity. At its simplest, Shrek is about an ogre who wants to be left alone, a princess living under a curse, and a loudmouthed donkey…
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Love In Film: Emily In Paris
I’ve wanted to write about Emily in Paris for the longest time, but I kept postponing it. The series looks so light, so full of charm and gloss, that unpacking it almost feels wrong. Yet beneath all the bright colors and champagne moments, it’s one of the most interesting studies…
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Love In Film: Jurassic Park
I know what you’re thinking, Jurassic Park? What can running around in the rain while being chased by prehistoric animals teach us about love? Well, let’s dive into it. Don’t worry, no spoilers this time. Right before I started the Love In Film series, I was brainstorming with someone and…
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Love In Film: Anora
Anora is one of the most raw, unflinching films you’ll ever see. At first, it looks like a love story, a stripper meets a Russian Oligarch’s son, and within days they’re married in Las Vegas. It’s wild and impulsive, and for a moment, you almost want to believe in this…