“We used to be a country. A proper country,” or maybe the prim and properness went down the drain as we grew up. As you walk through the old rubble of memories, you pick up the stride and hum to an old tune, which you never quite forgot, and it keeps levitating in your mind, why? The bubble gum isn’t that class apart but you … Continue reading Are the jingles jingling for you?
Somewhere along the lines of daydreaming about Cinderella’s Prince Charming swaying us on our feet, to pondering over how the Disney princess wore those insufferable glass slippers, we grew up. Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmatians, Beauty and the Beast: these childhood cinematic masterpieces practically raised our generations. In this article, we’re going to be considering our childhood favorites and how their movies and TV … Continue reading Commercialisation of Nostalgia: Deconstructing Reboots, Sequels and Remakes
Pixar’s ratatouille is about a lot of things: inspiration, talent, art, and memory. And yes, it also simultaneously teaches capitalist concepts of capital and productivity while maintaining a fantasy of social mobility and access to high culture. It’s a story of extremes, with the poverty-stricken on one end of the spectrum, and the wealthy on the other. Ratatouille tells the ‘rags to riches’ tale of … Continue reading Ratatouille and Capitalism
From people cosplaying as Jeffery Dahmer to Katy Perry’s almost a decade-old song resurfacing because it merely mentions him, a serial killer who claimed 17 victims took over the internet seemingly overnight with the release of the new Netflix biographical documentary called Dahmer. The show was streamed for around 200 million hours one week into being aired, resulting in him becoming a global sensation. This … Continue reading The Dahmer Hype: understanding the romanticisation of serial killers
We’ve all been there: while cramming for a Biology test the next day, or brainstorming for an essay question, the gaze wanders towards the languishing TBR pile of books or the bookshelves filled with old favorites. Undoubtedly, the question arises, whatever happened to the golden child (Spoiler alert: High school and Netflix) who used to devour books in 6th grade at the rate of ten … Continue reading How to get exhausted A-level students to read again: A Reading List
By: Ahmad Tahir and Khadija Zahra For every 2004 kid turning 18 this year and fellow Gen-z kids(Hello batch of 2024) this article is a means for you to relive your childhood. From Courage the Cowardly Dog to the barbie movie franchise, that completely took over the cartoon network every sunday, each of these media holds a special place in our hearts. However, if you’re … Continue reading Cartoon network, Nickelodeon and Disney: A case study on Gen-z childhood media
When was the last time you heard the name of a Pakistani female firefighter on the news? Or when did you last see someone actually be excited about a female cricket match? Disappointingly, our nation has failed to provide its women with the honor and recognition they deserve. Instead, women are treated as inferior to men in workplaces with their professions rarely ever taken seriously, … Continue reading Unsung Heroes: Girl-Bosses You NEED to Know About
Via the global stardom and the colossal cult-like following of global K-pop groups like BTS, Got7, Blackpink and Twice, Korean culture has seen a massive rise in its popularity all around the globe, something which is attributed to increasing accessibility to technology and social media. This steep hike in popularity is visible within all sectors of culture; tv shows (Squid Game), Cinema(Parasite), Food (Dalgona Coffee) … Continue reading Gangnam Style, Bts and Squid Game: The linguistic consequences of the Korean Wave
“We often tell our students.’The future’s in your hands.’ But I think the future is actually in your mouth. You have to articulate the world you want to live in first.” – Ocean Vuong. History has witnessed this idea countless times; those who dare to bring change, cannot do it without language. It is the core trait that holds the sheer power of awakening a … Continue reading Faiz Ahmed Faiz; a symbol of revolution
Language is interesting. Sure, Urdu classes were a menace and English made you want to rip your hair out but if you really think about it, none of the bonds we share or the things we hold dear could have existed had it not been for language. When I found out that the theme for this month was centered on this, I went through a … Continue reading The Cat in the Bag and Other Stories Your Teachers Never Told You
