What if superheroes were real? Released in July of 2019, Amazon Prime’s binge-worthy black comedy The Boys (based on the comic of the same name) answers this very question. Unlike the show Watchmen and the movie The Incredibles, which tackle the idea of “good” superheroes being treated like criminals, The Boys takes us into aContinue reading “The Boys: How A Superhero Satire Deconstructs Celebrities”
Author Archives: Vivan Yardi
A Brief History of Hip Hop: Edginess Can be Poetry
Hip-Hop, for a long time now, has been one of the most prolific genres of all time. Yet, the genre doesn’t get as much appreciation for its poetry as it does for the edgier, unfiltered side. I admit I’m a big fan of the “ignorant” side, but I’ve noticed that it’s this edgier sub-genre thatContinue reading “A Brief History of Hip Hop: Edginess Can be Poetry”
Pastimes, Passed Time, and the Past: Life During Lockdown and Our Perception of Time
“Everyone is unique.” We’ve all heard this feel-good mantra, and recognise those little details that shape the ways in which, we think, feel and speak, all of which indeed do make us unique. However when considering our individuality a little more deeply, we may come across certain ideas which shift our understanding of all humanContinue reading “Pastimes, Passed Time, and the Past: Life During Lockdown and Our Perception of Time”
The Candid Contrarian 