Film/tv, plays, music, books

On reality shows and neurotypical extroverts as the standard of normality

Apr 10 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

The power of storytelling to change lives

Yes, I have finally watched Adolescence

Mar 25 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

In the mood for love

40 songs to light up your fire (or help you put it out)

Feb 14 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

How often do I think about the Roman Empire? Not often enough

The crisis of cinema, the case for more sad and sexy gladiators, Netflix stars, decline and fall of a prince and my true Roman Empire: Hugh Grant.

Nov 20, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Why does everybody want this?

I've been thinking about love and its discontents a lot recently.

Oct 22, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

The biggest rock band you haven't yet heard of - but now you will

You don't have any valid excuse to not listen to The Struts.

Oct 9, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Let the music play

A trip down musical memory lane plus five songs I'm listening to right now

Sep 4, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Someone fainted during a key moment in the stage adaptation of Annie Ernaux's The Years. I can't stop thinking about it and what it means.

Aug 13, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

My week of iPlayer and relaxation

Went to Oxford for a writing course. Stayed for the TV licence.

Jul 21, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Conflict Resolution

On Derry Girls and how a well-timed comedy can be a refreshing and successful portrayal of a complex historical period.

Jun 15, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

What Bridgerton 3 can teach us about screen representation, body positivity and healthy masculinity

And why Penelope and Colin may be the most endearing couple of the whole series so far.

May 20, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Make Ryan Gosling Ken again

From #notmyken to being #kenough, Ryan Gosling has taken a crotchless doll to unimaginable heights. And now we want more.

Mar 11, 2024 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

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