Cindy Zhang
ARTICLES
Multimedia
The Charm of Chinatown's Longtime Restaurants
A deep dive into some of Chinatown’s oldest eateries—save room for dessert!
Film
Give These Romantic Tropes A Second Chance
Revisiting some of the most perfectly executed romantic tropes in film
Film
'Definition Please' is a Hot Take on South Asian Stereotypes
Sujata Day rewrites South Asian characters and dismantles damaging stereotypes in her genre–bending directorial debut.
Film
The Push and Pull of Dark Academia
Exploring the disturbing duality of dark academia in 'Dead Poets Society,' 'Kill Your Darlings,' and 'Rope'
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A Love Letter To My COVID–19 Bubble
Reflecting on the little things that shaped my pandemic year, halfway across the world
Film
The Feminine Urge to Base Your Personality On Girlbosses in Film
Analyzing trends in our favorite female protagonists from 2000 onwards
Film
Kristen Stewart and the Hollywood Rollercoaster
How did 'The Twilight Saga' ultimately impact her career?
Entertainment
Why You Should Be Binge–Watching 'Inside Job'
If you’re curious to see a world in which conspiracy theorists are the arbiters of truth, this adult animated series is for you.
Film
What We Can Learn From 'Martha Marcy May Marlene,' Ten Years Later
This unconventional psychological thriller explores the relationship between cults and the human psyche.
Film
Exposing Exploitative Practices Within the Japanese Animation Industry
Dire working conditions are sustaining weekly episode releases of your favorite animes.
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