The Attic on Eighth — The Attic On Eighth

Zoë G. Burnett reviews two 2019 Neo-noir action dramas, examining how the wrongs in film distribution aren’t being handled right.

Culture, Film & TelevisionZoë G. BurnettJuly 10, 2020film, film reviews, films about sistersComment

Fruit Tarts for Summer

Perfect for these early days of summer, Kara Thompson shares a favorite fruit tart recipe – decorate, customize with your favorite seasonal fruits, and enjoy!

Rethinking Writer’s Block with Virginia Woolf’s The Waves

Reflecting on the influence of Virginia Woolf’s The Waves, Rebecca Mangra on the enchanting qualities of the novel’s language and how it works to wake the mind from the effects of writer’s block.

LiteratureRebecca MangraJuly 5, 2020Virginia Woolf, Literature, Rebecca Mangra, contributor post, contributor posts, coffeeComment

By Our Bedsides, Vol. 9 – Sarai Seekamp

At a time where small comforts are more important than ever, Attic writer and teacher Sarai Seekamp gives us a glimpse into her nightly routine.

Lifestyle, Literature, BeautySarai SeekampJune 28, 2020By Our Bedsides, Sarai Seekamp, nighttime routinesComment

Anaesthetised by Solitude: On Ottessa Moshfegh’s Death in Her Hands

In her latest book review, Rachel Tay celebrates Ottessa Moshfegh’s newly released Death In Her Hands and considers what reading about solitude does to the mind in lockdown.

What We’re Reading, Vol. 23: June 2020

As June 2020 advances, The Attic on Eighth keeps turning to our books to sharpen our minds, open our eyes, and keep our emotions as empathetic as we can.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthJune 20, 2020What We're Reading, books, lit, literatureComment

Pride Is Protest: 8 Films and Documentaries

Culture Editor Eliza Campbell shares eight of the best films and documentaries that highlight LGBT+ pride as a protest against corrupt systems, heteropatriarchal culture, and uncaring governments.

Culture, PoliticsEliza CampbellJune 14, 2020Pride, Eliza Campbell, LGBT+Comment

A Letter From The Editors

As we return from a period of action and learning outside of our own space, we discuss our shortcomings and what comes next at The Attic.

PoliticsThe Attic On EighthJune 14, 2020admin postComment

Anti-Racist Resources for Unlearning Racism

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” Resources, masterlists, masterthreads, and more to help you figure out how to unlearn racism.

PoliticsLauren OlmedaMay 29, 2020politics, racism, Anti-Racism, Lauren Olmeda, American PoliticsComment

The Great... It's Great, Okay?

Contributing Editor and Film Columnist Zoë G. Burnett reviews Hulu’s new series The Great – it’s SFW, we promise.

Culture, Film & TelevisionZoë G. BurnettMay 28, 2020Zoë G. Burnett, The Great, television reviews, televisionComment

Comforting Things, Vol. 10: Eliza Campbell

Continuing our series of Comforting Things in time of COVID, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell shares the things that have been soothing her soul in lockdown.

Lifestyle, CultureEliza CampbellMay 27, 2020comforting things, springtime, spring 2020, Eliza Campbell, popularComment

Unorthodox: A Young Woman Makes a Choice

“...the past hovers, the future beckons, and the present is a cacophony of voices.” In her review of the Netflix limited series Unorthodox (2020), Tilly Nevin considers the importance of self-expression and choice.

CultureTilly NevinMay 26, 2020television reviews, television, film reviews, filmComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 22

This month's second installment of What We're Reading talks making it over reading block, featuring comforting genres and re-reading old favorites.

Comforting Things, Vol. 9: Mishka Hoosen

Continuing our series in Comforting Things, The Attic's Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen shares the many ways he elevates the everyday into a thing of beauty.

Lifestyle, BeautyMishka HoosenMay 17, 2020Mishka Hoosen, Comforting Things, comforting things, popularComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 21

As we continue with another month indoors, those of us immersed in reading share their current recommendations in the first of another two part installment of What We're Reading.