Jenna Kalishman is a writer and student at Colorado College pursuing English and film studies. She especially loves morally questionable female characters, Stevie Nicks, sapphic yearning, and Rachel Weisz's energy in The Favourite.
The rather well-known phrase “as above, so below“—as stated in the title of this piece— comes from the religious, philosophical and esoteric tradition of Hermeticism, which follows Hermes Trismegistus, or the thrice-great Hermes. More specifically, this phrase descends from a
'Mad Max: Fury Road' is a narrative of environmental justice, one that avoids cliche, easy-fixes, and the fantasy of an overnight solution.
In two of her films, Sofia Coppola sparks discussion surrounding the male gaze.
An interview with an emerging London-based filmmaker, art director, and creative, Sayna Fardaraghi.
This heartfelt and surprisingly punchy rom-com shines in the hands of Olivia Munn and Sam Claflin.
'The Cranes Are Flying' and 'Beanpole' dissect Soviet women’s involvement in and after World War II from different angles, examining how they interact with the societal expectations, constructions, and false narratives of
Built from a virtually non-existent budget out of dogged determination, Take Out Girl speaks to the value of strong collaboration.
The best part about 'Birds of Prey' is that it avoids superficial empowerment in favor of women who are allowed to rage, to kill, to be gloriously violent, to hate and fight
An interview with an emerging London-based filmmaker, art director, and creative, Sayna Fardaraghi.
The latest adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel series is a stunning exercise in world-building and morality.
'The Princess Bride' and 'Donkey Skin' allow us to revel with abandon in our most dreamy and sweet of imaginations, to commit to magic, glitter and wonder in an intellectually and emotionally
A much more self-aware and mature follow-up, Frozen II plunges into folklore and myth to explore notions of belonging and family.
Instinct refuses to shy away from the grotesque, refuses to coddle or shield its viewers from such a violent, heavy topic, and that is exactly what makes it extraordinary.
'His Dark Materials' is classically fantastical, in its mystery and intrigue, but contains a unique emotional and philosophical depth.
