Black women share their views on the changing ideals of beauty in ‘Subjects of Desire’
2022
A review of the documentary ‘Subjects of Desire’, where filmmaker Jennifer Holness asks a range of Black women how they feel about beauty, in the context of history, feminism and social media. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
The realistic teens of ‘Derry Girls’
2022
A feature about underrated TV series Derry Girls and why it is refreshingly different in its portrayal of young women.
Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Belgian drama ‘Binti’ tells a different story of growing up
2021
Friendship, immigration status and ambition all collide in this film told from a child’s perspective. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
In the wake of 'Bridgerton', revisiting 'Belle' is fascinating viewing
2021
Before ‘Bridgerton’ depicted Black people in royal and high society, there was real-life aristocrat, Dido Elizabeth Belle. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Is Terry Jeffords the only well-adjusted adult on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’?!
2021
Here are some of the reasons why we love this grown-up. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
A United Kingdom celebrates interracial couples on screen, with contemporary relevance
2020
A review of the British film ‘A United Kingdom’ and SBS's own ‘Marry Me Marry My Family’ which explores the consequences that befall interracial couples. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Actress Gabrielle Chan on intergeneration trauma, I felt like I was falling from a cliff 10 times a day
2020
An interview with 'Hungry Ghosts' actress Gabrielle Chan. She plays Lien Nguyen, a woman who is haunted by the past in her new life in Australia.
Published in SBS Australia
Comedy drama ‘Offside’ shows how far women will go to watch football
2020
A review of the Iranian movie, Offside and the lengths women go to watch football in the stadium even when they are banned from doing so. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Dinner and a Movie: 'Eat Drink Man Woman' and Taiwanese braised pork
2020
A review of Ang Lee's Taiwanese movie, Eat Drink Man Woman as part of Lunar New Year celerations. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Dinner and a Movie: ‘The Crow’s Egg’ and pizza
2020
A review of the Tamil movie 'The Crow's Egg', which is about 2 kids and their quest for pizza. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Dinner and a Movie: ‘Toast’ and lemon meringue pie
2020
A review of the movie Toast, based on the life of award-winning English food writer and journalist, Nigel Slater. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Dinner and a Movie: ‘Volver’ paired with Spanish omelette
2020
A review of the Spanish movie, Volver and the symbolism of food. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Dinner and a movie ideas for a great night in
2020
I combined my two interests, pop culture and food and paired them for a movie-and-food theme night. Published in Time Out Melbourne, Oct 2020
Kim's Convenience: a charming, wholesome and understated corner-store comedy
2020
A review of the Canadian TV series Kim's Convenience, its fantastic cast and a script that favours empathy over caricature. Published in Guardian Australia
Kung Fu Hustle is an underrated, genre-bending Asian movie you need to watch
2020
A review of Kung Fu Hustle almost 2 decades later and why it deserves more credit. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Politics and radicals – showcasing the experiences of women
2020
A review of the BBC TV series, Guerilla and what a woman has to do to be considered a revolutionary leader. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
Refreshingly, the women of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ are co-workers not besties
2020
A write up about the sitcom Brooklyn Nine Nine and the women of the show who are supportive, but their friendship never ventures into best-friend territory. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
See Elisabeth Moss rage as an imploding musician in ‘Her Smell’
2020
A review of the movie Her Smell, where Elisabeth Moss delivers a powerful performance as a '90s rocker in a spiral. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
The rise of Asian slackers in pop culture
2020
An observation piece about Asian representation in Western media and why it is refreshing to see more Asian slackers in pop culture. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
This and That: 'Girls of the Sun' and 'Their Finest'
2020
Reviews of two war movies featuring the experiences of women. Published in SBS Movies, Australia
The Case Against Adnan Syed: Hae Min Lee is more than just a victim
2019
The challenges and importance of including the victim's voice in a true crime docu-series like 'The Case Against Adnan Syed'. Published in SBS Australia
You’re the Worst is an unflinching take on how we deal with mental illness
2019
An op-ed about the series, You're the Worst and how it portrays mental illness. Published in SBS Life, Australia