Fresh: A Consumption of Self in Modern Dating by the Heteropatriarchy
The movie Fresh really spoke to me. I’m somewhat of a horror film buff, and I’m definitely a feminist. So, I had to sit down and write an essay about the movie. Let me know if you agree in the Letterboxd comment section!
“It does not get more violating than literally removing parts of someone’s body against their will, over and over. Steve purports himself to not be like the others guys. He will cook and take care of you as he repeatedly assaults your autonomy!”
Every Month
What happens when your best friend is struggling with menstrual cramps across the country? This poem happens.
“It will come when it comes
that much is true.
You are the bug
and it is the shoe
Looming and resting just over your head.
It could ruin your plans. It fills you with dread.”
Screenplay
I wrote a full-length film script. Click the image to read a sample.
Lies, blackmail, and attempted murder. College applications have taken a backseat for a small-town teen just trying to keep her family safe.