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THE FIRE IN HER EYES

on feminism, film, female rage, and more

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Hey there and welcome to my blog! I'll be writing about a wide range of topics here, from depictions of female characters in film or on TV, to historical explorations of anger, odes to inspiring women, personal stories, and much more. Want to be updated whenever a new post goes live? Enter your email below to subscribe!

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An ode to Katara

An ode to Katara

An ode to Katara

I will take any excuse to talk about my love for Avatar: the last airbender. It's a show I find myself going back to over and over, and...

17 hours ago7 min read

Womanly existence

Womanly existence

Womanly existence

Ever since seeing the Barbie movie, that America Ferrera monologue has taken up a permanent space in my brain. Never before had I heard...

May 26 min read

The power of dialogue in Women Talking

The power of dialogue in Women Talking

The power of dialogue in Women Talking

If there is any movie that illustrates the multifaceted nature of women's personalities, it's Sarah Polley's Women Talking (2022).

Apr 186 min read

Tamar: Two tales of trauma and reflections from a namesake

Tamar: Two tales of trauma and reflections from a namesake

Tamar: Two tales of trauma and reflections from a namesake

I often joke that I was born a feminist. How could I not be with a name such as mine? When I ask my mother what inspired her...

Apr 49 min read

Chocolat: Cacao, suppression, and (micro)aggression

Chocolat: Cacao, suppression, and (micro)aggression

Chocolat: Cacao, suppression, and (micro)aggression

Happy Valentine's day to those who celebrate. As I write this, I am enjoying a matcha latte and - fittingly - a rich chocolate cake...

Feb 146 min read

Vengeful desires in Promising Young Woman

Vengeful desires in Promising Young Woman

Vengeful desires in Promising Young Woman

To set the tone for this one, press play on this rendition of Britney Spears' 'Toxic' from the soundtrack of Promising Young Woman.

Jan 176 min read

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Some tunes that inspire me

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