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Newsletter · By Charlène Bagcal · Official site

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  1. Issue · Aug 31, 2026

    The World is Collapsing, But Have You Considered Posting? (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Critical tone

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    For the past few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future of this newsletter.As an empath, I’m heavily affected by the state of the world. I’ll be honest, there are times when I genuinely wonder what the point of any of this is. In the grand scheme of everything happening around us, posting on social media can feel incredibly insignificant. Another one of the reasons I’ve stepped back a bit, aside from making my health my top priority in preparation for three upcoming surgeries, is that

  2. Issue · Jul 15, 2026

    Possession (1981) (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    There are horror films that scare you. Then there are horror films that fundamentally unsettle you.And then there’s Possession (1981).As a tribute to the late Sam Neill, I’m taking a closer look at my favorite film and exploring why I believe it’s a masterclass in cinema.<div cl

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