1 March 2022 ***This piece is being published in an upcoming issue of VERVE Magazine*** There might be spoilers so read if you dare. A wise person once said that Universal Studio’s Dracula from 1931 is campy. I did not expect it to be this campy and by campy it is the standards that we […]
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Film Study: Martin Scorsese
8 February 2022 (This was written at some point circa 2017 with a few minor edits). Intro: Martin Scorsese is a renowned director of such fame that when his name is mentioned, one automatically knows who he is. He is critically acclaimed among the likes of Steven Spielberg and other legendary directors (also called the […]
Review: Casablanca (1942)
7 February 2022 Watching so many film noir films from the comfort of my couch with a big bowl of popcorn has left me obsessed. It ranges from the play on lighting and shadows to the older ‘Hollywood” actors, and the mystery-based storylines. Casablanca is one of the most famous film noir films and is on the […]
Pink Feels
30 January 2022 pink hair flows and pink lights flash a nauseating combination like some say we were. never should have been never should be never will be it is too late for semantics emtionless at best soft glow on your face it was inevitable hands drum against the sticky bar a phantom plucking at […]
Blog: The Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
25 January 2022 It is that time of the year again. Some dread it, some love it, but overall Valentine’s Day has no in-between in its flux of reactions and opinions. Personally, I take it as an invitation to order a flatbread pizza from my local Casey’s (yes the midwestern gas station, yes they have […]
Ghost
19 January 2022 ***Long time no see. Everything in life has been hectic, in a good way of course. Sometimes anxiety has a tendency to be all-consuming and sometimes it ebbs and flows following its own rules. Now that there is a new year to be had I am attempting to reclaim my life from […]
Blog: On Endings and New Beginnings
10 December 2021 This past whirlwind of a semester has made me come to the realization that reflection is so important. It takes a lot to reflect and it takes a lot to not feel overwhelmed in an environment that sometimes has the ability to feel claustrophobic. I never really got homesick until this past […]
Blog: Skip or Sip? A Guide To Starbucks Holiday Drinks
A guide to Starbucks holiday-themed drinks both new and classic.
Blog: 5 Staples In My Makeup Bag
November 5th, 2021 As the weather continuously gets colder, we find ourselves adapting our makeup bags. Nonetheless, there are some staples that remain all year round. These are my personal favorite makeup products at the moment although the eyeshadow palette is probably my all time favorite (I cannot do a lot of eye makeup in […]
The Void
11 October 2021 I trace the outline of the moon with the pad of my fingertip. the little divots and creases never appear to be as bright against the milky milieu of the night. spinning against through the void. the all encompassing manic swirl of stars that collapse and die in a dramatic finale.