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Film & TV
Anna Trowby argues that Alex Garland’s latest horror story fixates on gore instead of exploring its questions around violence against women
Features
Anna Trowby writes on her struggles with mental health during her time at Cambridge and the poor pastoral care she received from Fitzwilliam College
Lifestyle
After a long haitus from instagram, Anna Trowby writes on re-joining the digital platform and her struggles with finding the balance between honesty and oversharing online.
Theatre
Anna Trowby calls upon Cambridge Theatre to address ‘strident racist attitudes’
Film & TV
Anna Trowby takes a close look at how autistic characters have been portrayed in Film and TV.
Arts
Anna Trowby reflects on how Michael Field changed her perspective of Victorian literature.
Features
Anna Trowby looks back on her childhood spent in her neighbour’s Chinese restaurant and why she finds herself still attached to Chinese eateries
Lifestyle
Anna Trowby takes a look at her own experiences of vegetarianism, and examines both the benefits and drawbacks of the veggie lifestyle
Film & TV
Considering the balance of humanity and robothood, Anna Trowby explores what the prevalence of Asian female robots in cinema says about how we really see Asian women.
Fashion
Anna Trowby gives a rundown of what she’s learnt over the years about how to best accentuate a larger bust.
Features
Anna Trowby reflects on her complex experience of growing up Asian in a white household
Theatre
Anna Trowby discusses how national restrictions have influenced the second season of her radio show, Lacuna Ridge: Enter the Void.
Lifestyle
Disillusioned by Jeff Bezos’ profit from COVID-19, Anna Trowby discusses which alternatives to Amazon we could be supporting instead.
Film & TV
Anna Trowby examines the fictional figure of Anna May Wong in Hollywood (2020), marginalised for her race, and notes the ways it differs from the more complex reality.
Arts
Anna Trowby pays homage to a lesser-known artist whose work she finds gripping
Theatre
Helen Turner-Smyth speaks to Anna Trowby about her new play
Film & TV
Almost 50 years since his death, Anna Trowby takes a look at whether Bruce Lee’s legacy, and the strides he made for Asian Americans, have been diluted by the very industry he helped revolutionise.
Features
“Most people would look at me and be surprised that I have PTSD”: Anna Trowby writes on the culturally perceived notion of the ‘right’ trauma survivor, and shares her own experience of processing abuse
Comment: Anna Trowby
The faux outrage over Fatima the Ballerina
With the theatre world facing unprecedented challenges, support for the industry is needed, but those in the arts should keep an open mind when looking for work says Anna Trowby.