The week after Jessica Chastain won the 2022 Best Performance by an Actress Academy Award, she and Peter Sarsgaard began work on Michel Franco’s micro-budget character study Memory. It was barebones, shot in a downmarket part of Manhattan, with no dressing rooms. Jessica did her own hair, makeup, and wardrobe. She plays Sylvia, a down-on-her-luck, recovering alcoholic single mother of… View Post
Today is Blue Monday and it’s important to remember that this concept, coined in 2004 as part of a marketing campaign, doesn’t actually dictate our mental health. While shorter days and less sunlight can affect our mood, Blue Monday is largely a construct designed to encourage consumerism. So, let’s not play into the narrative set by marketers. Instead, let’s focus… View Post
Imagine this: your mind is set for a romantic encounter, the mood is just right, but there’s a disconnect. You’re mentally ready to dive into the depths of passion, but your body seems to be playing by a different set of rules. Painful, dry, and just plain uncomfortable – that’s not the description of a fulfilling sex life, yet it’s… View Post
Today, I’m excited to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart and perhaps a bit surprising to many: the profound impact of dental health on gym routines, and other key information that goes far beyond brushing and flossing. It’s about understanding the intricate ways in which our oral health is connected to our overall well-being, including our fitness… View Post
When it comes to our past, there’s history, and then there’s James Fell history. James isn’t your run-of-the-mill historian. Known affectionately (or infamously, depending on who you ask) as The Sweary Historian, he has a knack for making history feel like the plot of a blockbuster movie – minus the overpriced popcorn. He’s factual, irreverent, and has zero patience for… View Post
As we step into 2024, I’m renewing my commitment to addressing women’s issues, a cause more crucial than ever in light of the global setbacks in women’s rights. From healthcare, where abortion is not just a service but a fundamental aspect of care, to education, the stakes are high. These forces are not just global; they’re at play here in… View Post