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Izza Malik

Darlings makes you want to look away, but you can’t

Darlings (dir. Jasmeet K. Reen, 2022) is a story of a young woman living in violence.

3 min readAug 7, 2022

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Darlings makes you want to look away, but you can’t

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Izza Malik

‘The Lost Daughter’ Review: The Story of An Unnatural Mother

“She’s not bad, she’s like you.” — Maggie Gyllenhaal

5 min readMay 7, 2022

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‘The Lost Daughter’ Review: The Story of An Unnatural Mother

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Izza Malik

In “The Power of the Dog” a tale of two lonely strangers picks up against the backdrop of a barren…

A distressing family drama that brings Jane Campion’s crucial ideas about rural queerness, toxic masculinity, love, and revenge to life

7 min readMar 7, 2022

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Izza Malik

Anwari

Anwari came to Lahore looking for a job. By the time she reached the house of Dawar Khan — a rich landlord — evening had broken out in the…

12 min readOct 7, 2021

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Anwari

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Izza Malik

21 things that Gossip Girl could’ve done better without

There’s so much wrong with Gossip Girl. So much.

9 min readJul 12, 2020

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21 things that Gossip Girl could’ve done better without

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Izza Malik

Bulbbul – the story of an enigmatic woman who takes her village by a storm

Bulbbul is a remarkable, unique, and breathtaking culmination of all elements that the Indian society is made of.

5 min readJul 8, 2020

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Bulbbul – the story of an enigmatic woman who takes her village by a storm

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Izza Malik

The coffee shop

A strong smell wafted upwards from the coffee cup. He had been in the coffee shop for 5 hours – waiting all the while. He felt that she’d…

1 min readJul 6, 2020

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The coffee shop

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Izza Malik

Amy

I was 13 years old when I first fell apart. My friend Bill shot himself with his dad’s gun. News of his death quickly traveled around. They…

6 min readApr 24, 2020

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Amy

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Izza Malik

Guilty – what happens when a man is found guilty of rape

A girl gets raped by another university student, Vijay, and then treads on a perilous path to find justice in Karan Johar’s new movie…

3 min readMar 18, 2020

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Guilty – what happens when a man is found guilty of rape

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Izza Malik

I’m alone

I’m alone – in empty rooms, in crowds, in libraries, in parks, in college hallways – everywhere.

1 min readMar 12, 2020

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I’m alone

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Izza Malik

Izza Malik

Writer | feminist | student | budding human rights activist | Website: escapingspace.wordpress.com | Twitter: izzamalikk | Instagram: escapingspace

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