I think it is fair to say Beth Harmon took the world by surprise. Figuratively, literally, in the 1960s and in 2020, but she did it.
While I absolutely would love to discuss the thought-out plot, accurate context and the feminist message, I will leave that to you to think about after binge-watching the miniseries, like I did. I will, however, share my thoughts on the cinematography.
Note – contains some spoilers
“For how long will English constituencies and English hon. Members tolerate not just 71 Scots, 36 Welsh and a number of Ulstermen but at least 119 hon. Members from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland exercising an important, and probably often decisive, effect on English politics while they themselves have no say in the same matters in Scotland, Wales and Ireland?”
Now that Trump is out and we’ve #settledforbiden2020 with much celebration, the absurd course of the election feels like a long ago fever dream. Unless you’re Nevada. Anywho. With a newfound jubilance, we liberal Londoners are free to chortle at the most ridiculous candidates from the US and the UK, presented to you here:
The full version of an interview with Afua Hirsch for the WHS GDST Alumnae magazine
As a little girl, Disney was ingrained into my life at every point possible. And by every point, I mean everything. I’m talking about notebooks, mugs, school bags, princess dresses, anything Disney (and also Dora the Explorer themed) I wanted. And I think like most of my generation, watching Disney and dreaming of being Rapunzel or Mulan or Jasmine as my long-time career was an everyday activity.
However, being mixed heritage, I was always disappointed when the next princess or character came out being, yet again, another white, skinny, long-haired girl. Mulan was really the only character I felt even a slight bit connected to whilst growing up.
