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ISSUE #1andromeda MAGAZINE EST. 2022 feburary 2022

cont page 4 \"the lighthouse\" reviewed page 6 miss sohee - designer spotlight page 10 fast fashion: the ugly truth page 14 valentine's day guide for loners

tents page 5 \"baby driver\" reviewed page 8 what's hot this month page 12 playlist page 15 movies - suggestions from the team

REVIEWS BY HAKIM IN DEPTH REVIEW THE LIGHTHOUSE A24 is an independent entertainment production company specializing in films. Notorious for movies such as Midsommar, Uncut Gems, Hereditary, The Lighthouse, and many more. This company has become a genre in itself amongst pop culture, paving the way for modern horror/thriller in the movie industry. A particular movie that piqued my interest is Robert Eggers’, The Lighthouse. Released in 2019, The Lighthouse was produced with a budget of $11 million and earned a box office of $18 million. Statistics aside, this movie is visually as well as auditory stunning. Though, the plot of the movie is incredibly vague, and it offers more questions than answers, it does not stop the movie from being impressionable to many, myself including. However, this movie deals with a lot of mature content and is rated 18+ respectfully. A disclaimer as to what to expect going into this movie: sexually implicit AND explicit content, blood/gore, and vulgar language. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson absolutely delivered; their performances were terrifyingly good. Personally, I had the intent of watching this movie for my curiosity towards Willem’s performance, which complimented my interest of A24 movies. Willem Dafoe is an extremely talented actor and the roles he plays fit perfectly. His most iconic role, Norman Osborne (The Green Goblin) in the Spiderman trilogy, gave the world a peek at his potential, and Dafoe a window for opportunities. Alongside Dafoe was Robert Pattinson, otherwise known as the hunky vampire from that sappy love movie (I wouldn’t know I don’t watch Twilight). I am, however, very certain that Pattinson’s performance was tenfold better than that he did of Edward Cullen. These two actors do not overshadow one another and have the perfect dynamic, able of carrying the whole movie by themselves. Which they did. Enough about praising the casts, their performances would not have been possible if it were not for this movie’s concept come to light. The plot of this movie isn’t so linear, and we’re thrown many random scenes that don’t seem to interlink to one another, though are repeated. Only two characters are ever present throughout the whole movie, Ephraim Winslow (Dafoe) and Thomas Howard (Pattinson). The whole narrative follows around these two and their slow descent into insanity. A task such as lighthouse keeping is extremely mundane and repetitive, and Eggers made sure this was present. Every repeated scenario always has a difference to the last, having it be in the intimacy in the relationship between the two protagonists and the contradicting skepticism from one another. Trust is built the same amount distrust is. Dwelling into my favorite aspect of this movie: the cinematography. I am not familiar with any of Eggers’ other work, but after watching this, I am determined to go on a binge of all his movies. Arguably, The Lighthouse is Eggers’ magnum opus, and this most probably is true. The monotonous tone of the movie is encapsulated so perfectly, especially when the entire movie is in black and white. The camera direction and camera work are very reminiscent of Wes Anderson’s; direct, idiosyncratic, and relentlessly detailed. Simple, yet so complex. Aggressively charming, one might say. The only twist Eggers offers is the gloominess and despair expressed through his creation. Angled in a way that shadows dread over the viewer.

BITE-SIZE REVIEW BABY DRIVER Good movie, good soundtrack. The movie would not have work without the soundtrack and that is for sure. Edgar Wright implemented songs to accompany action sequences in the movie and it is executed flawlessly. Not only is this so, but the characters are also aware of this accompaniment, making it meta and even cooler. This is the forefront and selling point of Baby Driver. Plotwise, it follows a very typical action story revolving a bunch of bank robbers. Baby, our protagonist, is the getaway driver of this group and is a master at his craft. A twist on the plot however is a clear contrast between Baby’s criminal life and his normal life. I can exclaim that this up-to-the- norm action movie is somewhat unique compared to others in its genre. Many plot twists are delivered to us nearing the end of the movie, and somehow, they delivered a cliché ‘happily ever after’ ending (sorry not sorry). This is one of my biggest criticisms of this movie. A relatively decent movie and I’m left with a disappointed impression of the movie since the ending didn’t deliver as I hope. Overall, decent movie with an awesome concept, pretty bad ending. TOTAL TIME RATING 1H 53M 7/10 DRAWING BY UMAR

FFth/ e/WgWirhlaie2nn2by0el0oo2om201 designer spotlight SOHEE PARK Sohee Park is a womenswear fashion designer from Seoul, South Korea. After relocating to London at a young age, she felt misplaced in her new culture and resorted to illustration and design to regain her sense of belonging. Her work is characterized by strong, ethereal aesthetics, sculptural silhouettes, striking gowns with long trains, caged crinolines and embellished flowers. Her key major looks are loved by celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Bella Thorne and Jhene Aiko.

the girl in bloom F/W 2020 miss sohee x christian cowan S/S 2021

0 01 what's hot this month 01 oversized blazers 02 space age cyber punk 03 avant apocalypse

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fast fashion

the The fast fashion industry doesn’t just hurt the ugly environment, it also hurts people involved in the truth chain of production. Companies like Zara and H&M maximize profits by outsourcing production to While some brands are committed to a piece’s countries with laxer labor laws, like China, India, eternality; its ability to transcend through and Bangladesh. Both brands have been under fire decades and never go out of style or lose its multiple times for their use of sweatshops durability. Other brands, many deemed under the (workplaces that subject workers to inhumane umbrella of fast fashion, are driven by society’s working conditions, as well as promote child labour) hunger for newness. By definition, fast fashion in producing their clothes. In addition, sweatshop refers to the unsustainable practice of producing employees are rarely paid enough to make ends usually inexpensive garments in high volumes at meet. A report from the University of California, a rapid pace to satisfy the latest catwalk and Berkeley, reports that Indian garment workers earn seasonal fashion trends. It capitalizes upon our as little as $0.15 an hour. Furthermore, the shortening attention span and growing thirst for manufacturing sites themselves are hazardous, one more. Popular companies which actively practice such example being the 2013 collapse of a textile this include Zara, H&M and Topshop. factory in Bangladesh which killed 1134 workers. As a result of the production practices of fast Though the desire to get a brand-new outfit for fashion, the environment has been crippled and the half the price of your next big mac does sound impoverished people of the world are cruelly appealing, the environmental and ethical exploited. The mass production of clothing concerns of fast fashion greatly detract from the implemented by companies like GAP and Zara is cheap price tag. Let’s look at this at a more detrimental to the health of our vast oceans and personal level. So, let’s say you purchase a shirt majestic wildlife. Continued use of sweatshops from a fast fashion retailer. The shirt is likely subjects workers to debilitating conditions and made of polyester, which is a cheap, thin plastic denies children the chance to get an education. Our used to manufacture clothes. Synthetic polyester bargained clothing comes at the cost of the health of is made from a reaction between two fossil fuels, our planet and our fellow people, who have already coal and petroleum, causing the immense output paid for its production with their livelihoods. of CO2 by polyester manufacturing. Now, say In order to end this destructive industry, we as you wear that same shirt out to dinner, and you consumers have to be more conscientious about spill some food on it. Rather than spend time what we buy. One of the best things you can do to getting the stain out at home, you just throw it combat fast fashion is to consider buying clothes away. After all, it was only a few bucks. The from sustainable retailers. Thrifting is a great way to shirt will either get sent to a landfill or be burned. not only shop locally but to promote reusing clothes Given the former, the shirt will sit in that landfill and textiles. Plus, nothing’s better than finding the for at least 20 years before any decomposition perfect pair of worn-in Levi’s at your local takes place, all the while leeching harmful Goodwill. You can also take the more expensive chemicals into the ground and any nearby water route and invest in high-end clothing that promise supply. If the shirt takes the latter route, the shirt craft, care and quality. releases even more CO2 into the air when it’s burned. In both instances, your carbon footprint increases exponentially, and the environment suffers as a result.

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movies to get you through valentine's day suggestions from the team tayyaba - kill bill (starts with a wedding dress and ends with about 40 murders) - heathers (the guy she falls in love with turns out to have a penchant for mass murder) adisty (all of home - home alone! alone) - dash and lily hakim quadrology - the entire shrek the marvel - binge watch all movies lmfao - any adam sandler movie - baby driver - not a movie but go watch breaking bad (i will love you if you do)