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Inherited Nostalgia: The Gen Z Fascination with the 90s and Early 2000s
When my mom was my age, she was wearing low-rise jeans, watching Friends and Full House on a tiny TV in her medical college dorm in...
Anwita Maddipatla
Mar 53 min read
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Pills, Fame, and the Weight of Dreams: Melancholy and Escapism in Valley of the Dolls
Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls is often remembered for its glamorous excess—its beautiful heroines, dazzling parties, and the...
Anwita Maddipatla
Feb 273 min read
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Blue Jeans: The Cultural and Social Constructs of “Normal” in Fashion
In contemporary fashion, blue jeans function as a neutral garment—an item that can be paired with virtually any color or pattern without...
Anwita Maddipatla
Feb 273 min read
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My Parents Were Right: It Was the Phone
I used to roll my eyes every time my mom would tell me that I was “glued to my phone.” She wasn’t wrong, but it felt like such an...
Anwita Maddipatla
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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Hopeless, Unrequited Love in Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is a dark, whimsical tale that blends elements of fantasy, romance, and tragedy. At its heart lies a poignant...
Anwita Maddipatla
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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The Taylor Swift Effect: Why Fans Embrace Every Release
In the realm of modern music, few names elicit as much fervor and dedication as Taylor Swift. Her fan base, known as "Swifties," exhibits...
Anwita Maddipatla
Jul 14, 20244 min read
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Why Lilac Wine is the Perfect Soundtrack for Grief in One Day: A Deep Dive into Dexter's Emotional Journey
In the poignant narrative of One Day, Dexter's emotional journey is profoundly marked by moments of loss and longing, none more...
Anwita Maddipatla
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Embracing the Slow: Why All Films Don't Need to be Fast-Paced and Plot-Heavy
In the age of blockbusters and high-octane thrillers, where every second on screen is packed with action, twists, and cliffhangers, there...
Anwita Maddipatla
Jul 3, 20244 min read
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Let's Talk About the "Sad Beige" Epidemic
In the ever-evolving landscape of design trends, there's a curious phenomenon that has caught the attention of many: the "sad beige"...
Anwita Maddipatla
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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