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Life With OCD: The Unmarketable Side of an “Aesthetic” Disorder
TW: discussions of mental health, self-harm, and eating disorders. Welcome to the “unmarketable” side of OCD: a raw account of my life with the disorder and the taboo struggles that people, who throw the…
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Generative AI: Bad Until It’s Cute and Trendy?
It’s a pattern I keep noticing, people are loudly anti-AI until it becomes a cute little trend, and suddenly, all that outrage gets thrown aside. The controversy around AI isn’t new. Most chronically-online users…
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We Need To Talk About Florence Given and Performative Feminism
I unfollowed Florence Given. Why? I suppose the final straw was her decision to relocate to the US. EDIT: She has since deleted most, if not all, of the Instagram comments I have screenshotted…
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Review: Speak No Evil (2024) – SPOILER FREE
*pre-screening invite* A huge shoutout to Blum House and Universal Pictures for inviting me to a super cool pre-screening of the highly anticipated Speak No Evil! As someone who really enjoyed the original 2022…
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The Problem with Referring to Women as ‘Females’
The rise of social media has brought increased attention to the language we use to refer to and describe individuals.Does it seem overwhelming at times? Yes! But the issue reflects a broader societal movement…
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Seven of the Most F*cked Up Books I’ve Ever Read
Over the last year or two, I have ventured into many corners of dark literature—some more disturbing than others. I think it’s fascinating how a book has the power to unsettle, push limits, and…
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Edinburgh’s House of Gods Hotel – A Decadent Stay for Anti-Minimalists
Back in May, I travelled north for a well-deserved break. It was my first visit to Scotland’s capital, and my second visit overall to beautiful Scotland. Edinburgh, renowned for its historic charm, cultural richness,…
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6 Things Alt People Are Sick of Hearing
We live in diverse world where we can express ourselves in a variety of weird and wonderful ways. We all adopt our own distinctive styles and preferences, often including piercings, tattoos, fashion choices, and…
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“My Ex is Psycho” — Why Calling Women “Crazy” is Sexist and Dismissive
I don’t know about you, but one thing I’m particularly cautious of when dating is how someone talks about their ex-partners. If I hear anything along the lines of, “she’s tapped” or “yeah, she…
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Unpacking My Fear of Sexualisation
A few days ago, I posted a reel— nothing unusual or too taboo for Instagram, just a rather chill montage of me wearing and promoting a fabulous brand’s underwear range. The thing is, this…
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Small Brands For Alternative Style to Support in 2023
MXCI @mxci_uk MXCI is an alternative fashion brand founded by Georgina Verity in 2013. Growing up, she had taken an interest in sewing and was taught by her mum – a maker of wedding…
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Horror Movies That Actually Scared Me
I pride myself in being able to enjoy almost any horror sub-genre including, but not limited to, psychological, supernatural, sci-fi, splatterpunk and body horror. And while I have subjected myself to some intense and…
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Ranking Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities
If you’re a Del Toro fan like myself, I know you have been patiently awaiting the release of the Netflix series’ highly anticipated ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’. This anthology style horror features…
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5 Gory Gems
By gem, I basically mean films that aren’t SAW, Hostel, or Final Destination; I’m talking more obscure films that have been overshadowed by those notoriously gory franchises – therefore not receiving the recognition they…
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Folklore Horrors to Watch Alone
Over recent years, there has been a resurgence of horror films based around folklore; encompassing everything from cults, witchcraft, and disturbing folk tales. I know many individuals, myself included, who find folk tale horrors…
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