Tag: netflix

Racialised Representations of the Girl Squad

  Aysha Abdulrazak

Shows like Dear White People, I May Destroy You and Insecure are to be applauded for focusing on friendships between black women. But, argues, Aysha Abdulrazak, to what extent are these being informed by a white supremacist lens? And who are they for?

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Homemade: DIY Film-making in a Post-Pandemic World

  Mavra Bari

Homemade sees 17 acclaimed and upcoming filmmakers from around the world respond to the pandemic and quarantine experience during the first few months of lockdown.

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Unorthodox – a sensitive retelling of one woman’s journey of self-discovery

  Maryam Ahmad

Unorthodox tells the story of Esther Shapiro and her struggle to live life on her terms, away from the ultra orthodox Jewish community she was born into. But, says Maryam Ahmad, the mini-series casts a compassionate eye, not just on Esther, but all the characters involved.

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Streaming in the Time of Covid-19: Curated Recommendations

  Lucy Writers

As the internet will have no doubt reminded you, staying at home and catching up on some Netflix is now officially *heroic*. Here’s an eclectic mix of streaming recommendations from our contributors.

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