The Cinema Mystique
The Cinema Mystique by TyiaA newsletter bringing feminist and queer theory together with art, literature, cinema, and television. Featuring intersectional feminist cinema analysis pieces, interviews, film reviews, art history, book reviews, and film watchlists.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 49 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Processing Emotions Through Cinema
The first time I saw The Farewell (2019) was on a flight to visit my family in the States, a few days after my 24th birthday. Moving to London at 23 felt like such a thrust into adulthood that I had forgotten time still passed at home. My f...
We Are Pat (2026) + Interview with director Rowan Haber
As someone who has watched very little SNL, I was unfamiliar with the character Pat prior to watching We Are Pat (2026). However, this film sent me down a rabbit hole of research, as I sought to learn more about this character. Pat O’Neil R...
Goat Girl (La niña de la cabra) Review + Interview with Director Ana Asensio
I remember experiencing my first funeral at around six years old. I was also in the process of having the Bible explained to me for the first time and preparing to be baptised as a sentient human. I had, of course, been splashed with water...
"You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" in Cinema
As a millennial Gen Z cusp woman, I may not be what people expect when they think of an Olivia Rodrigo fan. However, as someone who grew up writing Fiona Apple song lyrics on my school folders and who performed songs by Cher and The Beatles...
Backrooms (2026) Review + Discussion
A few hours ago, I finished watching Backrooms (2026). Usually, I would spend a few days pondering the meaning of a film and researching before writing a review, but I want this review to accurately portray my initial thoughts and feelings....
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