Problematic Fantasy – and reality – Tropes
In my previous post on the problematic villains of fantasy, I promised another rant. Well, actually a few. But here…
The Problem with Modern Villains
So this is another one of my impassioned rants. And expect another one in the next few days. So, today…
Feminism and the Witch Hunts of the Early Modern Period
I recently wrote about how fundamentally linked witches and feminism are. I alluded to a speech that I delivered in…
Mughal-e-Azam: Truly a wonder to behold
Mughal-e-Azam is one of the most iconic films of all time. I had the distinct pleasure of watching it for…
Book Lover’s Paradise Part 2 – London!
Book Lovers, once again, this is for you! Over two years ago, I wrote of my travels to New York…
Henry VIII by John Matusiak
A flowery description of a deeply flawed man, the fabled Henry VIII Henry VIII is no doubt infamous. His name…
Witches don’t wear conical hats. Witches don’t ride broomsticks. Witches are women. Strong women. A Witch is a Feminist.
These are bold claims. Even for a witch. But here is why they are true. History has been harsh to…
Hitler’s Jew, Hugo Gutmann
What a strange term. Hitler’s Jew. And, who is Hugo Gutmann. The peculiarity of this phrase is because it is…
Why men are trash
I am a man. But, that doesn’t make me blind to the privilege I am afforded just because of the…
Zelda Fitzgerald – The Lost F. Scott Fitzgerald
So, you have all heard of F. Scott Fitzgerald, right? Well, if you haven’t, then you have certainly heard of…
Behind The Monk’s Curse
The Prologue With the long due, and imminent release of The Monk’s Curse, a novel which I conceived and wrote…
A Massacre in Palestine – 70 years since Nakba
As usual, it has been quite some time since my last post. But, something has prompted me to write after…
Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) – the Man who Guarded Europe against the Ottomans
The Legend of Count Dracula We’ve all heard of the magnificent tales surrounding Count Dracula, Transylvania and vampires. Most of…