“You can kick Jorge Ramos out of your press conference (as Donald Trump infamously did in 2015), but you can never silence him. A reporter for more than 30 years, Ramos believes that a journalis…
Nastygal Girlboss : A Story of Adulting, Struggle, and Dreams
By MEHER MASALAWALA May 31, 2017 “The show tends to fantasize the millennial generation with their angst and stubborn pursuit of anything non-status quo, who then manage to attain a disproportio…
Can Bill Nye Actually Save The World?
By YANNISE JEAN May 27, 2017 “Bill Nye is very passionate about what he chooses to discuss on the show which can come off the wrong way to his viewers.” Every millennial remembers those ti…
Did La La Land Do Bollywood Better?
By MEHER MASALAWALA May 11, 2017 “Love. Career. Passion. Struggle. Music. Essentially the recipe for any good musical and La La Land has prepared it well.” Did La La Land do Bollywood bett…
How Star Wars Changed The World
By MAVERICK LIN May 11, 2017 “The impact of Star Wars is staggering. Its reach is not limited solely to pop culture or the film industry. It has even been felt in politics, science, and technolo…
13 Reasons Why: Can Media Help Form The Conversation Around Teen Mental Health?
By YANNISE JEAN May 9, 2017 “There is no doubt that the issues discussed can in fact be triggering for some, but in order to help those in need, there must be less stigma within the media.”…
Arrival: An Alien Film on Human Nature
By MEHER MASALAWALA April 26, 2017 “Arrival is a measured film that takes its time to unfold but manages to compel the audience into contemplating the connection between time and our seemingly l…
The Commuters We All Hate
By NIDA ALI April 20, 2017 “You’re sandwiched between two sweaty men, suited in black coats and heavy cologne. Could this commute get any worse?” You’re on a packed train in th…
Under Construction: A Film That Defies The Patriarchy in Bangladeshi Society
By NUSRAT ZEBA April 8, 2017 “In a patriarchal society that shows women as weak and incapable of being independent, Hossain managed to create a film that portrays a liberal Bengali woman who is …
Hidden Figures Sheds Light on the Hidden Truths of Today
By MEHER MASALAWALA April 4, 2017 “The much talked about film, Hidden Figures was about the African American women who worked for NASA and helped us get a man into space during the Space War wit…
Mona Haydar’s Hijab Rap Song is Not What We Need
By HIBBA MAHMUD April 3, 2017 “Instead of placing an emphasis on the physical beauty of Muslim women why not make a video that showcases Muslim women of intellect, thought, and character or cele…
Badrinath Ki Dulhani: Another Glorified Stalker Romance Film
By MEHER MASALAWALA March 15, 2017 “A guy that thrives in the patriarchal society of a small city and a girl that wants to run away from it all, fall in love despite their incompatibility and th…
Take the Next Train to In Transit on Broadway!
By CATELEN WU February 27, 2017 “You gaze at the stage, at the props that instill a sense of familiarity in you, as it displays a train station for the Broadway acapella musical – In Trans…
Why You Should be Excited for The Beauty and the Beast Remake
By SHREYA CHOWDHARY February 21, 2017 “As a woman in science, I appreciate this change in Belle’s backstory; it highlights her intelligence and reminds me of why I loved Belle so much. ” F…
Refugees: A Shiver to the Spine
By FATAMA ZOHRA January 28, 2017 “A war in a distant land seems of no attention, but if your child was between oceans of torture and insults, would you not raise a hand to protect them from drow…
Bollywood’s Dangal “Wrestles” Its Way to the Top of the Box Office
By MEHER MASALAWALA January 18, 2017 “Dangal is based on the true story of former wrestler and Olympic coach, Mahavir Singh Phogat who trained his two eldest daughters, Geeta and Babita, to wres…