Inspired by the opening scene of Little Women (2019). The scent of faded leather and ink hung heavy in the air of the Weekly Volcano, intertwining with the faint tang of smoke from perpetually smouldering...

This term, Year 10 students examined the ways characters in film can represent diverse perspectives. In our class, we took this examination one step further to critique the ‘invisible’ powers of media...

Think of a movie hero. Any hero. Let me take a guess – you’re thinking of strong, dominant man, one who is powerful and ready to save the world. Chances are, they also happen to be white. Before I...

“I’m just a girl.” It’s a great phrase, right? It brings women together, bonding us with a special connection. But why are we just a girl? Why can’t we take that word out altogether?   Dress...

Like many, I was fooled by society’s representation of those who live with a disability. As a young child, pity and sympathy were the first thoughts that came to mind when I would see someone so outwardly...

Born into a blossoming “Pinoy” family, my 26-year-old brother has always opposed the Filipino community. You would think that, as a culture prominently defined by our togetherness, amicability and...