Raian Abedin

How to: live

My love always arrived wrapped in silence, wrapped in dust. But that was childhood.

3d ago

Sinners is Ryan Coogler’s magnum opus

The story of Sinners shines because of its insistence on straying away from genre conventions.

6d ago

Andor Season 2 imagines Star Wars at its most devastating

Very few shows are written with the level of competency as Andor

2w ago

An evening at Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay and Dhaka Sessions

In one of their most recent episodes, Dhaka Sessions featured three young artists from Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay to perform in the intimate and literary, lush space of Bookworm Bangladesh

1m ago

Tariffs and trade wars: Explained

Tariffs may target nations, but the public often bears the burden.

1m ago

Severance is immensely ambitious to a fault

Severance feels like an inspired piece of work that dives into corporate culture.

1m ago

Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication

The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.

2m ago

Sing Sing is a story of the transformative power of art

More than just an inspiring tale, Sing Sing works on multiple levels as a filmmaking achievement.

3m ago
May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

You stand here again

You stand where you always have

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

Why you should care about the legacy of Final Fantasy

There is a particular magic these stories tend to have which creates an unforgettable franchise.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Making our city beautiful

The artists behind the Moghbazar flyover artwork.

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

The many types of people we see in movie theatres

When all is said and done, it is important to be respectful in public spaces

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023

Tetris: An unexpectedly thrilling tale about legal rights dispute

Tetris (2023) is a very fictionalised and an incredibly fun watch.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Literature showcases a different side to the Korean Wave

The books coming out of Korea are brutal in how they push the audience right back into the bleakness of reality

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

University instructors need to do better as teachers

As a struggling university student, having to deal with a poor instructor is my worst nightmare.

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Discovering Contemporary Poetry Beyond Social Media

For me, poetry has forever been an elusive passion.

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

How ChatGPT’s growth may be affecting young copywriters

According to writers, AI still has ways to go before it manages to cause a significant dent.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Escapril: How a poetry writing challenge curates community

The Instagram account for Escapril posts all 30 prompts for the month ahead of time, and the poet is only required to write by taking inspiration from said prompts