Billy Luck
“He raised his hand to the curtain and pulled it all the way back as if some kinda wisdom was out there waitin, just for him.” Story of the Week (November 24), by DC Diamondopolous.
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Pacific Islander Climate Change Poetry
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Author Interview: Rion Amilcar Scott
“Gains can be reversed. It’s 2017 and we’re discussing voting rights again, after all.” Rion Amilcar Scott in conversation with Noah Klein.
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Tramontane
Festival award-winner Tramontane skims the surface of Lebanese history but can’t quite balance personal drama with political allegory.
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Blade Runner 2049
Like its predecessor, “Blade Runner 2049” is a stylistic triumph that offers less than meets the eye. Matt Levine reviews the much-touted sequel.
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Loving Vincent
Loving Vincent offers stunning animation but little more in its reverent treatment of Vincent van Gogh.
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A SHEvolution is Coming in Saudi Arabia
“It is clear that the country’s situation is in a state of conflict, wherein the burden of centuries old customs are still felt deeply and staunch patriarchs are in power.” Hina Zahir Imam writes about the SHEvolution in Saudi Arabia.
Paxi: A New Business Empowering Women in Pakistan
“The Pink Taxi service… launched in March 2017 in Karachi and is already seeing an overwhelmingly positive response.” Ifra Asad reports on Paxi.
Nature and Self
“I feel I might collapse at any minute. I need to release this mounting pressure somehow…” Elizabeth Lee Reynolds explores her connection with nature.
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Voices in Verse Vol. 1: ‘I Don’t Know What It Means To Be A Pakistani’
Farda Ali Khan performs her poem, ‘I Don’t Know What It Means To Be A Pakistani’. In a close competition, she placed third in a competition that showcased the talents of young poets under 30, from backgrounds as diverse as medicine, computer science and engineering, and the literary arts. The poem examines the shifting sands of culture against a backdrop of fragile patriotism.
Voices in Verse Vol. 1: ‘When Your Body Smiles’
Finalist and winner Orooj-e-Zafar performs her winning poem, ‘When Your Body Smiles’. She tied with Risham Amjad when the panel of judges that included poet and TMS contributor Ilona Yusuf and the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, was undecided on who to give the final prize to. Her poem speaks to the importance of being true to who you are and the daily struggle of being comfortable in your own skin.
Voices in Verse Vol. 1: ‘Conversations With A Reluctant Feminist’
Finalist and winner Risham Amjad performs her winning poem, ‘Conversations With A Reluctant Feminist’. She tied with Orooj-e-Zafar when our panel of judges was stumped who to give the final prize to. This strong poem attests to the struggles faced by women everywhere today.
