Over the past few months, viral tweets about childfree spaces have taken over my timeline on three separate occassions, and since three things make a trend, I guess it’s time to talk about the internet’s bizarre animosity toward children.
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Emily Jung, the director of communications at The Theatre Centre, chats with Ruth Young about what’s happening in Toronto's independent art scene right now, and why it deserves our attention
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Friday Things’ must-watch picks for Apple TV, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney Plus, Hayu, Netflix Canada and Prime Video Canada in June 2024, including The Bear, House of the Dragon and Bridgerton.
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It’s fair to feel angry that so many celebrities only now have something to say about Israel’s genocide of Palestinians—but I’m not sure it’s useful.
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After four years of avoiding the spotlight, the actor walked the red carpet at Cannes last week like he *hadn't* been accused of horrific violence by his ex, FKA Twigs. Wtf?
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When Amanda Katz's mom died seven years ago, she needed a community where she could talk about her grief in a way that felt authentic. When she couldn’t find what she was looking for, she decided to make one.
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In her most recent essay, the acclaimed novelist argues that words are just like weapons of mass destruction, a metaphor that feels both silly and offensive considering Israel’s bombing campaign on Gaza
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Arpita Quadir chats with Rabiya Mansoor, Nisha Khan and Marushka Jessica Almeida about stereotypes, nuanced storytelling and why we need more South Asian stories about mental health
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Black and racialized women have been calling out Drizzy’s misogyny for years. Is Kendrick calling out Drake’s sexism finally a sign that hip-hop is taking notice? Kind of!
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Friday Things’ must-watch picks for Apple TV, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney Plus, Netflix Canada and Prime Video Canada in May 2024, including season 3 of Bridgerton, the Anne Hathaway rom-com The Idea of You and a new season of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa.
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The pro-Palestine protests on U.S. college campuses are a reason to feel hopeful—even if they also illuminate just how rotten Western systems actually are
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The creator of 'Abroad,' a sketch comedy show about Filipino culture, says it's all about relatability
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A horrifyingly named new sex toy purports to be an ‘AI girlfriend,’ the latest example of the common, problematic trend of feminizing AI.
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Why is it so difficult for women to identify their collective Roman Empire? Feminist theory can help provide an answer.
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When news broke that former NFL player O. J. Simpson had died, so many news outlets talked about his legacy being “complicated” and the man being “controversial.” I think there was a more accurate word: abusive.
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In her new book, 'The Time of My Life: Dirty Dancing,' author Andrea Warner breaks down why the movie remains so influential, almost four decades after its release—and especially since the U.S. overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022
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A sociopolitical theory developed by Cameroonian philosopher Achille Mbembe, necropolitics describes a society where governments mostly express their power by deciding who lives and who dies. It is a very fitting framework for thinking about Palestine and Western politicians.
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Friday Things’ must-watch picks for Apple TV, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney Plus, Netflix Canada and Prime Video Canada in March 2024, including Girls State, We’re Here, Get Up, Aisha and The Veil.
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Writer Arpita Quadir chats with Thom about how we can actually, practically, maintain our belief in a better future.
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We’re in the midst of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ roll-out and the visuals are causing a stir—especially her use of the American flag. The discourse asks whether she’s engaging in reclamation, hinting at resistance or upholding imperialism. The answer? Yes.
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