By Lexi Rafael “I went down to have breakfast and saw my parents and brother all around the kitchen table. No one was talking. I said something, but no one answered. They all just turned and looked at me. As I realized that they weren’t real, they started crawling across the table to murder me.”
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The Woman Who Loves Giraffes: A Review
By Lexi Rafael Unless you’re seriously into giraffes, you’ve probably never heard of Anne Innis Dagg. Referred to by some as “the Jane Goodall of giraffes,” Anne was a true pioneer and the subject of the documentary, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes. In the mid-1950s, at just 23 years old, Anne took off for South…
Read MoreFilm Review: Major Arcana
By Lexi Rafael It’s somewhat awkward at first for the busy, modern mind to slow down and catch onto the rhythm of Major Arcana. This is a visual poem, unconcerned with a strict adherence to standard film formula. There’s no high drama, no edge-of-your-seat stakes. Instead, we’re faced with a rather quiet story. A man…
Read MoreMy Three Favorite Beaches in Newport Beach
By Muhammad Irshad There’s something totally and uniquely rejuvenating about the beach. From the smell of salty water to the feeling of sunshine on your face to the warmth of sand between your toes, a beach trip is a true delight to all senses. Wake up early, walk to the beach and enjoy breakfast as…
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