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Screencap 

by Allison Tovey

from the February/March issue of The Candy Zine

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Heroes and the Stars Above

by Anna Sewalson

from the February/March issue of The Candy Zine

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Good Vibes

playlist by Kaitlyn Tiffany 

from the February/March issue of The Candy Zine

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Static Screens & Cassette Tapes

Feeling Those 80′s and 90′s Vibes by Kaitlyn Tiffany

As a teenager who grew up in the early 2000s, I really didn’t get to experience very much of the tape days, before Blu-ray, before Netflix, before the iPhone, and before Instagram. I fortunately do have many memories of playing with my Barbie CD player and visiting my local Blockbuster weekly, but there is this essence of life that I feel has been lost with our current technology, and my goal in life is to learn from the decades before social media and try to capture that pureness and incorporate it into my own state of living.

On Saturday nights, I usually spend centuries trying to find a film to watch through any one or all of the ways we can obtain movies these days, it’s honestly a waste of time and my suggestion to try and really enjoy picking out a movie again is simple, go thrifting! My town has this amazing used book, record, and CD store that also happens to sell movies and I love visiting it occasionally to continue growing my movie collections. Some VHS, some DVD, but overall I truly appreciate having hard copies of movies and it always brings me back to the time when they were made and I’m sure we all can admire the sound of that tape rewinding and the grain that it leaves on old TVs.

Another way that I try to take myself back to the decades of Pretty In Pink and Jawbreaker, is simply to listen to music that’s not on your phone. This might seem obvious, but I cannot tell you how many times I forget that I have an amazing array of vinyl and CDs (all used of course), when I get sucked into my ridiculous touchscreen world. Obviously not everyone has these kinds of resources but if you do, or know where you can maybe invest in some, I truly recommend it, because there is nothing better than listening to Simon and Garfunkel on a record when stressing from AP course work (props if you are in college or dealing with any hard classes because we are all in this together man). Just remember to disconnect every once in a while, because school is stressful and we all need an honest break sometimes.

Lastly, my biggest suggestion is simply to live. This is something that 21st century kids seem to have a problem with. The small task of putting down the phone and going outside has become harder and harder every year, with more apps asking you to join their world, and more things requiring a smart phone, it’s no surprise that we feel funny sometimes when we leave it in our cars or at home. You can do it guys! Take a deep breathe right now. Close your eyes. Think about the last memory you have when you were completely blissful. Now take that moment, and figure out what you were doing that made you so happy, and incorporate that into your everyday life. For some that may be hanging with your best pals, for some that may be laying in a bubble bath with rose petals listening to Joni Mitchell’s Blue album on repeat, and for some that may just be sitting on your porch swing in the middle of summertime while you read Oscar Wilde excerpts. Whatever small that you’ve done in life to bring you immense pleasure, don’t forget about it. Do what makes you happy and embrace all the joys of life.

I had this kind of realization when I took an existential nature walk (well it was through my street light covered neighborhood, let’s be honest), and as I listened to some of my favorite podcasts (check out Lauren Rose’s Vagina Slims and my The Daydreamer Diaries on Sound Cloud if you’re interested), I felt this overwhelming sense of the past. As 1992 ford models passed by and the soothing words of one of my ultimate favorite people played in my head, I realized how much of the past is all around us. If you are ever feeling that this time period is just TMI for you I totally understand. I’m not encouraging that you “live in the past” or that you become some pretentious hipster that mocks people who listen to the top 100, I’m just trying to let y’all know that it’s seriously OK if you feel that your mix-tape makin’ teenage heart needs to be quenched sometimes. In the end, I’m just sayin’ that we all need a break sometimes and the simplicity of the 80s and 90s can be quite refreshing, especially when you see the right movie or hear the right song.

Without further ado, here are some of my favorite STATIC movies and tunes that always put me in a good mood, enjoy!                                                                                              XOXO Kaitlyn

Coming Soon to Own on Video and DVD

Clerks (1994) dir. Kevin Smith

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) dir. Susan Seidelman

200 Cigarettes (1999) dir. Risa Bramon Garcia

Next Stop Wonderland (1998) dir. Brad Anderson

Empire Records (1995) dir. Allan Moyle

Office Space (1999) dir. Mike Judge

The First Wives Club (1996) dir. Hugh Wilson

You’ve Got Mail (1998) dir. Nora Ephron

St. Elmo’s Fire (1985) dir. Joel Schumacher

Twister (1996) dir. Jan de Bont

Now Available on Vinyl and Cassette 

Temple of the Dog (1991) // Temple of the Dog

Pottymouth (1993) // Bratmobile

I Love Rock ‘N Roll (1981) // Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

MTV Unplugged in New York (1994) // Nirvana

Like A Virgin (1983) // Madonna

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poems by Sascha G

from the February/March issue of The Candy Zine

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Sinners and Saints

by Sascha G

     Each girl is different. Some grow locks that drag to the floor. Some like it bald. Some girls are thick. Some girls are thin. Some girls like long skirts and turtlenecks, while others prefer a tube top and a short skirt. Some even prefer nothing at all. And all of these things are totally fine. Just because a girl wears long skirts and turtlenecks doesn't mean she has to be all friendly and never say no. And just because a girl wants to wear a tube top with a short skirt, it never means her legs are open and she always says yes. Judging people like they're books is the most inhumane things a person can do. When a girl prefers to coverup that doesn't mean she's a buzzkill, and if a girl prefers to reveal herself that doesn't mean she wants you. Some girls are empowered by modesty, others by nudity. And accepting either one of these two girls, no matter what she choses to wear, isn't very hard. None of us are saints and everyone is a sinner.

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Spring Cinema / Spring Break Jammin’

by Sascha G

from the February/March issue of The Candy Zine

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March Playlists

by Allison Tovey

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February Playlist

by Allison Tovey

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February Soundtrack

playlist by Kaitlyn Tiffany

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Will I Be My Valentine?

Adventures in Self-Love and Being Single

by Kaitlyn Tiffany 

Will you dream a little dream of me? Am I ever on your mind? Do you even know I exist? Will I ever find my one true love? These are the types of things that run through my mind around this time of year, as I’m sure many of you can relate. Although, recently I’ve really been trying to break this habit because it only leads to unnecessary sadness and anxiety. There is no “life handbook” that says you have to be kissed, be in a relationship, or even go on your first date by “X” age, because everyone goes on their own individual journey (don’t stop believing) and you will find that special someone before you know it. There is also this horrible stigma attached to people that are single (i.e. that they are single on purpose, that they don’t deserve someone, or that they will never find someone) and that needs to stop ASAP, because while having a significant other is nice and all, it doesn’t make you any less of an amazing person!

Overall, the main message I want to get across is that you are all so unbelievable beautiful and anyone would be lucky to have you (not that you need someone though, because being alone can be kind of awesome). Yes when you are single there isn’t someone to kiss you at night, buy you a Vermont teddy bear, or hold your hand, but that doesn’t mean that you are completely abandoned in this life. Evaluate all the people in your life, shed what doesn’t serve you, and make sure to let the ones you care about in your life know how much you appreciate them.

This Valentine’s day, be your own valentine! Send some flowers to your mom, give out cards to your friends, and take yourself to the movies (I will probably be seeing “How to Be Single”, even though it goes against my inner film critic). Take an extra-long, candlelit, bubble bath while you listen to your favorite album (or maybe one of the awesome playlists on @thecandyzine’s 8tracks account!). Just remember that if you are currently wishing/lusting for a relationship during these snow covered months (or if you literally aren’t looking for anyone which is totally rad and I kind of envy you), you are seriously FAB and everything you desire will come your way eventually (so be patient babes, the universe has a plan for all of us!).

Here are some of my favorite ANTI + PRO VALENTIES DAY films, along with a single gal soundtrack! (because there are plenty of songs about falling in love let’s be real). Hope you all check them out and have a great day! 

XOXO Kaitlyn

Soundtrack

Nirvana ♡ “Heart-Shaped Box” ♡

Bikini Kill ♡ “Tony Randall” ♡

Melanie Martinez ♡ “Pity Party” ♡

Marina and the Diamonds ♡ “Primadonna” ♡

Hole ♡ “Miss World” ♡

Kehlani ♡ “Bright” ♡

Natasha Bedingfield ♡ “Single” ♡

Britney Spears ♡ “Stronger” ♡

Krystal Harris ♡ “Super girl” ♡  

Kate Nash ♡ “We Get On” ♡

Movies 

Comet (2014) dir. Sam Esmail

The To Do List (2013) dir. Maggie Carrey

Velvet Goldmine (1998) dir. Todd Haynes

Chasing Amy (1997) dir. Kevin Smith

Out-Of-Towners (1999) dir. Sam Weisman

They Came Together (2014) dir. David Wain

Death Becomes Her (1992) dir. Robert Zemeckis

Blue Valentine (2010) dir. Derek Ciainfrance

He’s Just Not That Into You (2009) dir. Ken Kwapis

Waiting to Exhale (1995) dir. Forest Whitaker

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Some Velvet Morning 

by Allison Tovey

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Regular Speed 

by Issy Medworth

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playlist by Jessia Khalis

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by George Harrison

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January Vibes

by Allison Tovey

from the December/January issue of The Candy Zine

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Mood Ring

a short film by Allison Tovey