Entertainment

PUBLICATIONS

AY2018/2019

AY2017/2018

Falling in love with Anxiety

Are joy and anxiety two sides of the same coin? A retrospective breakdown of how Inside Out 2 is part of a new age of empathetic animation.

Riley Wong

Apr 47 min read

Film still of the film "The Substance" (2024).

The Mirror Can Swallow You Whole

The prize for being the most beautiful girl is your own dissolution.

mia

Mar 186 min read

Riot Grrrl: The Underground Feminist Punk Movement

When she talks, I hear the revolution: Riot Grrrl empowered women and fought against sexism through art and punk music.

e1355096

Mar 117 min read

Trading Social Work for My Sanity

I unpack my journey of self-gaslighting, the harsh realities of social work, and the pivotal decision to prioritize well-being over my dream

chiengjosiah4

Nov 22, 20245 min read

Pure Risk Partying: The History Of Recession Pop

How can I meet Pitbull at the hotel room if I can’t afford the hotel room? How can party rock be in the house tonight if the housing...

e1355096

Nov 3, 20244 min read

A Home I Never Loved

Singaporean Chinese, yet my roots lie in Malaysia — a home I once abandoned. Now, it is a piece of me I wish to recover. Here is my story.

chiengjosiah4

Nov 1, 20244 min read

Why do so many people like Taylor Swift’s music? Demystifying Swift’s ever-growing popularity

Swift's pop stardom, now huger than ever, seems mystified to some. So what makes her music special, and how does culture shape her artistry?

Riley Wong

Oct 25, 20248 min read

Hotarubi no Mori e (Into the Forest of Fireflies’ Light): A beautiful love story left incomplete

What does it mean to love someone you can never truly hold?

Khánh Thy Nguyễn

Oct 18, 20244 min read

What’s Wrong With Netflix?

Have you realised that Stranger Things has faded from our consciousness? Well, what if I tell you it’s only one of the many failings of stre

Lai Jing Xuan

Oct 8, 20245 min read

So Make The Friendship Bracelets, Take The Moment And Taste It – My Eras Tour Night 4 Experience

It wasn’t just the music that made the night unforgettable.

mia

Apr 19, 20246 min read

Attack on Titan a real-world anaylsis

This article delves into the intricacies of the anime Attack on Titan, applying its various satirical themes to the real world.

Ryan Hon

Apr 3, 20246 min read

Dear Couples: Stop Recording Your Sex

Despite the risks involved, why do couples still choose to record their intimate moments? Is it really worth recording one's sex life?

Keith Lim

Mar 15, 20243 min read

Upbeat Japanese Songs That Are Actually Dark

Ever wondered if songs could hold different meanings from how they sound? Explore the dark meanings hidden behind these upbeat J-pop songs.

Goh See Min

Oct 29, 202311 min read

Reflecting on the Women’s World Cup 2023

The Women's World Cup 2023 deserves to be remembered for the values they taught us. We reflect on three countries' journey.

mia

Oct 24, 20236 min read

A Short Guide To Horoscopes

Find out more about horoscopes and your zodiac signs in this short guide you can read under three minutes!

Megan Michael

Nov 14, 202212 min read

Shared Universes and the Future of Entertainment

Will the increasing popularity of Shared Universes change the Future of Entertainment? Read on to find out!

Arnest Lim

Oct 25, 20228 min read

Are Medical Dramas Really that Accurate?

(source) I’m proud to admit that I’ve watched all 18 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy so far (twice, actually) and I’ve watched House MD about...

Ishita Agarwal

Oct 14, 20224 min read

Best University Student Deals

Source: Pexels During the almost 8-month wait to enter university after my A-Levels, the one thing I missed the most about being a...

Kaisah Abdul

Oct 4, 20226 min read

Time To Go Museum-Hopping!

Don’t know what to do on your next outing? Go Museum-hopping!

Suryani Lee

Sep 30, 20225 min read

Bad Book-to-Movie Adaptations

(Source) Have you ever entered the cinema, heart fluttering with anticipation because your favourite book had been adapted into a film?...

Lai Jing Xuan

Sep 30, 20225 min read

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