Adrita Zaima Islam

Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you

A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.

8h ago

My heart is a gilded oligarch

My heart is an oligarch: A staunch, pot-bellied, knuckle-cracking middle-aged man lounging carelessly, lazily  in his sitting room with his limbs spread out on a settee

2d ago

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.

2w ago

The Indian visa debacle and the many dreams thwarted

Since the recent political instability, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) has been closed.

1m ago

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex

1m ago

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.

1m ago

How to have the “money conversation” with your parents when applying abroad

Plan financially before studying abroad to avoid costly risks.

2m ago

The dos and don’ts of asking for a letter of recommendation

Collecting recommendation letters can seem daunting but it is not something to fear if you keep these pointers in mind.

4m ago
February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

Let’s not interpret old media through a modern lens

Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Movies to look out for in 2023

Here’s what we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Waiting Room

“This is why I tell you never to go out alone.”

January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023

TV shows to look out for in 2023

Here’s the shows we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Books to look forward to in 2023

Here are some of the books that will be hitting the shelves in 2023.

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project

Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End, which has been gaining traction as Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project. Irfan Chowdhury, the co-founder and director of the studio, alongside the technical director and sound designer Ali Arman, and 2D artist Humayra Kabir sat down with SHOUT to give insight into this ambitious project.

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

You should hold on to your pop culture opinions

There is a little more than your own thoughts influencing your pop culture takes.

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

Sunset Studios is making Bangladesh’s first “anime-style” project

Sunset Studios is an animation studio based in Bangladesh that has recently announced its new project, Dead End.

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

How insomnia affects the lives of young adults

Insomnia has been known to cause health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.

December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water marks an underwhelming return to Pandora

The first film portrayed the antagonists as capitalist, warmongering villains but this movie took it one step beyond.