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Favorite Summer Films for a Stormy Afternoon

Writer Zoë G. Burnett shares favorite summer films to keep the season feeling going, even when stuck indoors.

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What We're Watching, Vol. 2

We're back for another chat about our current and recent binge watches; Good Omens, Fleabag, and more.

CultureOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesJune 7, 2019Raquel Reyes, What We're Watching, television, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

Lessons in Everyday Joy: Remembering Kate Spade A Year On

A year after her death, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin remembers Kate Spade and what her legacy has taught us here at The Attic about living life to the fullest.

Lifestyle, Mental Health, CultureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJune 5, 2019Kate Spade, mental health, fashion, popularComment

Some Thoughts On Body Positivity

Reflecting on image and social media, contributor Georgia Andrews calls for inclusivity in body positivity movements and shares her favorite acceptance-based resources.

Lifestyle, CultureGeorgia AndrewsJune 5, 2019Georgia Andrews, health, body image, body positivity, intersectional feminism, feminism, Social MediaComment

Coffee Shops of the World: Montreal in Coffee Cups

In the second edition of “Coffee Shops of the World,” Attic writer M.A. McCuen takes us along on a very caffeinated trip to Montreal to coffee shops and cultural sites alike.

Comforting Films Vol. 3: Fairy Tales Edition

Continuing our Comforting Films Series, contributor Milena Glicenstein shares her favorite classic and updated fairy tales.

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What We’re Watching, Vol. 1

In our first television roundup, Olivia, Lauren, and Raquel chat their latest binge watches and give a few more watching suggestions for the weekend.

CulturetheatticoneighthMay 3, 2019Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Lauren Olmeda, television, what we're watching, the marvelous mrs. maisel, shrill, television reviewsComment

A Letter of Love and Farewell to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Milena Glicenstein considers what it is about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend that makes it one of the most important shows for mental health and our current day.

CultureMilena GlicensteinApril 19, 2019Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, television, musical television shows, musicals, television reviews, Milena Glicenstein, contributor posts, contributor postComment

Soundtracks to Write To, Vol.2

In the second volume of “Soundtracks to Write to,” Lauren Olmeda takes on her all-time favorites.

Culture, LifestyleLauren OlmedaApril 13, 2019music to write to, classical music to write to, film soundtracks, film soundtracks to write to, culture, academia Comment

Sunday Strolls, Vol. 5: Otranto

Relaxing in her native Puglia, Rory Mara walks us through the city of Otranto – past the castle we all know thanks to Horace Walpole – and onto its sunny streets.

Culture, TravelRory MaraMarch 24, 2019travel, Otranto, Puglia, Italy, Italia, The Castle of Otranto, Horace Walpole, Sunday Strolls, Rory MaraComment

Soundtracks to Write to, Vol. 1 – Period Film Scores

Lifelong writer and literature student, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares her favorite period drama soundtracks to write too.

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Life Lessons from Odd Places: Anaïs Nin & Chronic Pain

Annie Jo Baker delves into Anaïs Nin’s and comes to terms with holding multiple conflicting ideas in your head at the same time when dealing with the realities of chronic illness and pain.

Culture, LiteratureAnnie Jo BakerMarch 10, 2019Anaïs Nin, Anais Nin, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, mental health, mental health awareness, mental illness, literature, mental health medication, popularComment

Period Dramas Outside the English-Speaking World

Writer Nataly R. Baeza shares her favorite period dramas that don’t take place in the English speaking world.

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In Defence of Marie Kondo – What Does It Mean to ‘Spark Joy’?

Inspired by Marie Kondo, Jessica Armstrong considers what it means to “spark joy” by turning to literature and other aspects of life before tidying up.

Oscars Talk 2019

With the 2019 Academy Awards upon us, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell leads a discussion on the year’s films and on film culture in general.

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