A former Soviet chess master is suing Netflix over a line in last year’s popular series “The Queen’s Gambit,” in which fictional characters claimed that this real-life female chess master “never faced men.” The $5 million defamation lawsuit was filed in the Central District of California on Thursday by Nona Gaprindashvili, chess master from Georgia […]
Masculinity According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, masculinity is defined as “the quality or nature of the male sex: the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly”. This term has popped up everywhere since the beginning of the 21st century. Whether in conversations, newspapers, advertisements, etc., it seems as if everyone is talking about it. […]
In the words of Aristotle; “A tragedy, then, is the imitation of an action that serious and also, having magnitude, complete in itself; in language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, each kind brought in separately in parts of the work; in dramatic, not in narrative form; with incidents arousing pity and fear, wherewith […]
In the Context of Information and Documentaries Documentaries have always served as a source of nonfictional educative entertainment. It could range from biographies of famous figures like Vincent Van Gogh or historical events like the numerous ones made on Word War II. However, the subject of a documentary can be based on contemporary topics and […]
In the day and age of today, where technology is prevalent, easily accessible and widely available, people’s reliance on digital media has vastly increased. While it does come with its fair share of merits and demerits, one cannot deny its integrity and usefulness in our everyday commotions. Digital media, according to the Collins Dictionary comprises […]
Continued I turned around and looked at Prince Fiancé irately. His face was flat and bland. He went over to Princess Celia’s side and quickly pressed his lips to her cheek. I inwardly cursed at myself for believing him. Never trust a man who looks prettier than you. “What do you want?” I said through […]
Continued Didn’t get to read Part 1, 2, 3??? Mr. Fiancé left before dinner, giving excuses about the ball and whatnot. An hour before the ball was supposed to start, I kept replaying my plan in my mind. Get him alone in a room and drain his blood. Sounds pretty easy, right? I just hope […]
Continued “Don’t push your luck. I compliment guys that I know I would like to have for dinner.” I smiled smugly. “So, may I ask why you came to my quarters this evening?” “Yes, well, I just wanted to inform you that the ball for tomorrow is arranged by Princess Celia’s fiancé. He is the […]
Continued The princess released her hold on my elbow and met my gaze. Her eyes were filled with hatred and fury. Before following Royce out of the door, she looked directly in my eyes and conveyed a silent message. To a bystander, it would have been seen as a gesture of farewell. But I knew […]
Jewel’s Secret “Your Highness, Princess Celia has arrived.” A low, masculine voice reverberated in the grand ballroom. I twirled around to see a young woman with icy blonde hair and dazzling emeralds for eyes walking towards me. I curtsied when she halted a few steps in front of me. “It is a pleasure to meet […]
