“An earnest gem”: Shrinking review
If you’ve followed this column for some time, you know I’m somewhat of an Apple TV+ hoe (to use a politically correct term). Apple TV+ may not have the numbers, but there is something to be said...
Category: Mental health
World Mental Health Day: 5 reasons movies are good for our emotional wellbeing – according to science
Since 1992, World Mental Health Day has been commemorated on October 10 every year. It is an initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), supported by the World Health Organization...
I can’t stop listening to Hi Ren and I am not ok
If, somehow, Ren Gill has not been all over your TikTok feed in the last few weeks, and you haven’t seen him perform Hi Ren, now is the time. But brace yourself. It is harrowing. Hi Ren is not a...
I’ve become a case study in this “post-truth” world
We often talk about what it means to live in a “post-truth world,” but what’s really interesting is when your life becomes an honest-to-God case study. This week, a military friend of mine...
Destigmatizing mental health issues through the eyes of celebrities
You probably think celebrities have their whole lives figured out, but as humans we all go through tough times, regardless of our level of fame or wealth. Some of these celebrities from the...
“Noisy and deep at the same time”: Fallout
Millions of nerds everywhere have been graced with a Prime Video adaptation of the Fallout games and it’s a total blast (pun fully intended, and yes, the Guardian writer linked here used it too —...
Conspiracy theories, a polluted internet, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge
The Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed in neighboring Baltimore after a tragic accident — and social media is full of conspiracy theories. Twitter (I refuse to call it X) is particularly awash...
5 great movies to watch on the International Day of Happiness
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on March 20. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this date to recognize “the relevance of happiness and well-being as...
What if Kate Middleton had a right to privacy about her own health?
X, formerly known as Twitter, has been awash this week with conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. If you haven’t caught up on it, she posted a photo last Sunday,...
Are you proud? 20 Days in Mariupol
During my senior year of college, I taught a half-credit house course on Russian culture with some good friends. At that point in my life, I was still trying to fit in with my Russian relatives, the...