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Soundtracks: the invisible string between movies and their audience
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) If someone asks you what movie comes to mind when you hear the songs listed below, what would it be? “My Heart Will Go On”, by Celine Dion. “Take My Breath Away”, by Berlin. “Eye of the Tiger”, by Survivor. “I Will Always Love You”, by Whitney Houston. “(I’ve Had)…
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A chronicle about ABBA, my mom and funny tricks of time
I was about ten years old when I watched Mamma Mia – The Movie for the first time and fell in love with ABBA’s music. Growing up with parents who love music and would listen to not only local artists, but the foreign ones as well, I was already somewhat familiar with the songs featured…
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Why books are supposed to be a writer’s best friend
“Reading has changed, is changing, and will continue to change the world.” These words from Virginia Woolf, a British author known for her works such as Mrs. Dalloway and A Room of One’s Own, highlight the profound impact of reading on societies worldwide. Many might think that reading influences only their imagination and is merely…
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The first women to wear pants in public and how they turned women’s fashion into a matter of freedom, comfort and elegance
The year is 1825. You’re out and about, and suddenly you see a woman walking down the street—only, she was totally audacious—wearing masculine, inappropriate, and out-of-the-norm clothes. Meet Fanny Wright. Sporting long pants beneath a medium dress, she became the first woman ever to step outside in anything other than dresses and skirts. It didn’t…
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A Talk with Blue Walls: The Poet Behind Quartet Collection “Pomegranate”
Blue Walls is a 19-year-old Lebanese writer and artist currently based in France for his studies. His work bridges poetry, philosophy, and visual storytelling, weaving raw emotion with a meticulous artistic vision. Deeply influenced by identity, mental health, and the fluid nature of human experience, his poetry crafts immersive worlds where language serves as both…
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Interviewing Alex, Author of ‘Self Portrait’ for the 2024 Winter Issue
“Trans people are important and trans stories and lives matter.” Alex Noah is a queer trans writer. He spends way too much time sitting with his cats and partner watching teen dramas. You can find them shouting into the void on his Instagram @inmytimeaway. Moara Flausino INTERVIEWER Moara is a journalism student from Brazil with…
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Literary Journalism: Adding humanity, empathy and a full point of view to true stories
At first glance, journalism and literature seem like worlds apart, but when you look closely—adjusting the lens of your loupe—you’ll find remarkable similarities between them. What draws literature closer to journalism is their style of writing. Authors of fiction employ specific techniques to evoke emotion and vividly depict characters and settings, creating a sense of…
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When art meets nature: Monet’s contribution to Impressionism Movement
Woman with Parasol, Monet (1875) The Life of Impressionism’s Master Claude Monet, born in 1840, was a French painter who became one of the most significant figures of the Impressionist movement. His childhood was relatively simple; growing up next to the port of Le Havre in Normandy, he was passionate about being an artist from…
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Beyond beauty: ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ is a story about how physical patterns and mental health are connected
Source: Google Images How far does our vulnerability go? As humans, we are susceptible to many factors in our lives, yet many of us struggle to cope with these emotions. Sometimes, these feelings leave us feeling unstable. Often, it’s a battle within ourselves, as we confront our true emotions in certain moments or situations. Hiding…
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Finding a Way Through Art: The Story and Artwork of Tarsila do Amaral
Tarsila do Amaral The Artist Behind the Paintings Tarsila do Amaral was born in 1886 on a farm in São Bernardo, a rural area of São Paulo, Brazil. Coming from a wealthy family, her father, José, and her mother, Lydia, belonged to traditional and affluent lineages. Her grandfather, who shared his son’s name, owned numerous…
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