Tayma Saliba
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the modern love story according to Emily Henry
beyond tropes: how the author redefines contemporary romance. How do you define a love story? I find myself asking that question often, especially as the world seems to be losing a shared understanding of it—and as societal changes spark new… Continue reading
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Helios and Selene: the forgotten balance of sun and moon
how two overlooked deities of Greek myth reveal the wisdom of cycles, duality, and balance. I was wandering through the Parthenon gallery of the British Museum — which covers a vast span of Greek history and artifacts — when I… Continue reading
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in defense of my current Letterboxd favorites
why these films earned their spot in my top four on Letterboxd. Letterboxd is a social platform that I really enjoy using. And no, before you think it, it’s not just for “pretentious film students who want to show the… Continue reading
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Everything You’ve Come to Expect by The Last Shadow Puppets: a hidden gem in modern rock
how Alex Turner and Miles Kane turned excess and surrealism into one of the 2010s’ most audacious cult albums. It’s funny how the culture of gatekeeping got to me without me ever realizing it. I know this because the band… Continue reading
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from screen to stage: a review of Stranger Things: The First Shadow
reviewing the theatrical spectacle and hidden depths of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. I’m a very big fan of Stranger Things. When I say “fan,” I don’t necessarily mean it in just the fun, fictional character–obsessed way, but in the… Continue reading
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you haven’t read prose like this until you’ve read Carlos Ruiz Zafón
tracing the beauty and narrative mastery of Zafón’s acclaimed book series: The Cemetery of Forgotten Books. I’m an avid reader, and you would think that because I read so many books, they would all automatically become 5-star reads and I’d… Continue reading
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still loud, still honest: the legacy Ziad El Rahbani left behind
discussing how Ziad El Rahbani didn’t just narrate Lebanon’s chaos — he scored it, staged it, and laughed through it. Four years ago, when I was writing my first play, one album was playing on loop on my CD player,… Continue reading
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the rock album you need to listen to: Dire Straits’ first record
exploring the understated brilliance of Dire Straits’ debut album. The setting is this: I’m on a train from London back to Paris, and I’ve got to pick something to listen to. The English countryside is unfurling to my right, it’s… Continue reading
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how David Lynch taught me to embrace the unexplainable
a look at the director’s enduring influence on today’s generation through his cinematic style. When David Lynch passed away this year, I genuinely felt like part of me was torn between not believing it entirely or letting that one essential… Continue reading
the back rows 