Author: Rania Sivaraj
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Visible Feeling After Wicked
Artwork by Zoe James-Williams You would be forgiven for assuming that Wicked (2024) and its sequel the following year were particularly emotional films. They certainly have their weep-worthy moments: see the crescendo of Defying Gravity, or the final goodbye shared between Elphaba and Glinda. Yet, despite these scenes — and numerous others that drew tears…
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On Reading by Algorithm
Artwork by Samy Benmayor (2025) For a moment before bed, I consider reading a book. I roll over, fling my phone away and examine my bookshelf. Which of these suits my mood? I bought The Secret History after TikTok served me a smorgasbord of dark academia visual tropes — think cable-knit sweaters, worn loafers, an…
The Camera 