Author: Wairimu Kagichu
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Polite Society, A Review
One of the best depictions of Muslim women I’ve come across in the media is the show “We Are Lady Parts” by Nida Manzoor. So, after a friend recommended that I watch the movie “Polite Society” which was written and directed by Manzoor as well, I was sure I’d love it right away. The 2023…
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Loving Vincent, A Review
If there ever was a film that was truly a labour of love it would be “Loving Vincent”. A biographical drama about the life and death of the person considered to be the father of modern art, Vincent Van Gogh. To put this into perspective, the film is an experimental adult animation with each of…
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12 Angry Men. A Review.
The Breakfast Club. Murder on the Orient Express. Speed. I’ve always loved bottle movies – those that take place in one location for their entire duration, or most of it. I feel like it’s such a significant challenge for the cast and crew to make it work – to get and hold my attention from…
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Schizophrenia, Depression and Pill Fatigue
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and depression on 17 January 2020. The first two drugs I got on were olanzapine (an antipsychotic) and mirtazapine (an antidepressant). Initially, I was very disciplined with my adherence but eventually I got less and less consistent around the third month. In March 2020, the world shut down due to…
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My Journey In Islam, And How The World Views Us (Ramy)
Most contemporary Muslims face a complex and ongoing struggle to reconcile their faith in God with the many different aspects of their lives in the modern world. And for reverts, it is an especially important fight as we navigate the complexities of life and the newness of the religion while remaining true to our beliefs.…
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My Hijab Journey
Before becoming a Muslim, I would cover my hair from time to time with headscarves – mostly on bad hair days or when I thought it looked good with my outfit of the day. So, when we started the new semester in January 2020, it wasn’t really a shock for my classmates and friends to…
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The People Who Took Care Of Us Had Their Own Battles. Aftersun: A Review
We grow up being oblivious to the humanness of those who raise us despite being found in the intimate convergence where they meet us. Some of them did not get to familiarise themselves with buoyancy before they were catapulted into the deep end of parenthood. And, it is easy for us to forget this, because…
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The Banshees of Inisherin: When Friends Fall Out Of Love
A part of growing up is realizing you grow apart from people you thought were going to be with you forever. But just like that sweater you got ten years, it’s hard to let go of the rope holding you together. You tell yourself the friction burn is worth it because losing this “forever” person…