By Therese Gatterburg Anti-Racism Awareness Week, Radboud University The Anti-Racism Awareness Week, hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office, had … More
Category: Reviews
Looking at Gender Dimensions in Climate Change: Radboud International Women’s Day 2021
By Paula Werdnik “Caring for climate, caring for earth, and caring for people should be at the centre of economic value, … More
Fate: The Winx Saga: a childhood classic with a dark twist
By Paula Werdnik Anyone who has watched Winx Club, as a kid knows that it was all about fairies, glitter and girl power … More
The rom-com you should rewatch during quarantine
Movie review by Karla Kiefer Looking for a film to watch during your quarantine and chill session? Well, here is … More
Book of the Month: “Goodbye to Berlin” by Chris. Isherwood
Book review by Femke Boom The book of the month this time is Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. Isherwood is one … More
Book of the Month: “With the Fire on High”
Book review by Femke Boom “I think you should write about the one that scares you the most. Taking risks … More
Exposing racism through colors: “Get Out” does it right
This article is a short analysis of the use of colors in the Oscar winning film Get Out from 2017 directed by Jordan Peele. The deeper meaning of this film is hidden underneath a layer of colors that, when analyzed critically, work so well to expose the contemporary American racism and race relations.
Book of the Month: “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historical novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is a fictive biography of a Hollywood actress, which is set in the 1950s. There is an almost tangible tension between the ‘50s mind-set and sexuality, as well as feminism. The story is partially depicted in modern times with flashbacks to the ‘50s-‘90s as the actress tells her story.
Book of the Month: ‘The Female of the Species’ by Mindy McGinnis
The Female of the Species is a contemporary young adult novel written by Mindy McGinnis. It takes a closer look at ‘rape culture’, and depicts the struggles of girls regarding stigmas and the patriarchal society.
Book of the Month: ‘Villains’ by V.E. Schwab
A delightful duology: ‘Vicious’ and ‘Vengeful’ by V.E. Schwab. Both books play with the question as to what morality really is, and they show that the concept of good and evil is not as black and white as we tend to believe.
Girl: a scouring tension between body and psyche
It is a straightforward, yet ambiguous title in an age wherein the subject of gender triggers so much controversy. However, it is exactly this discrepancy between an idea of gender and the reality of gender what this film tries to address.
Book of the Month: ‘The Song of Achilles’ by Madeline Miller
Many are already familiar with Achilles, either from hearsay or from reading Greek mythology. The Song of Achilles is a retelling of the Iliad, but written from the point of view of Patroclus. Patroclus, for those who do not know him, was Achilles’ lover.
