Cinema for GAZA Auction now live until 12th April, raising money for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians)
Featuring a lot of Doctor Who goodies:
Signed DOCTOR WHO shooting script with amazing cover artwork by Peter Capaldi
Clapperboard from DOCTOR WHO signed by Jenna Coleman + Peter Capaldi
Zoom with Arthur Darvill & Karen Gillan + signed DOCTOR WHO script
Zoom with DOCTOR WHO's Pearl Mackie + signed gift
Plus other auction items from Tilda Swinton, Joseph Quinn, Jonathan Glazer, Rose Matafeo, Louis Theroux, Annie Lennox, Olly Alexander, Gurinder Chadha, Brian Cox, Ramy Youssef, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and many many more!
This show feels pretty much groundbreaking. Sure, it clearly draws inspiration from a lot of sources, but it becomes something completely original and unique thanks to its representation and diversity. I feel like Muslim characters are rarely portrayed with such realism, sincerity and variety. And without falling into any dangerous or bigoted tropes, too. It's obvious that Nida Manzoor writes and directs from experience, and that allows her to speak from her heart through these characters. Also, it certainly helps that they are played by a group of incredibly talented performers. And obviously, I can't end this review without mentioning the fantastic music that we get in pretty much every episode. So yeah, if you're looking for something funny, joyous and truly special, do give We Are Lady Parts a try.
You're asking me to believe in witches and blood-raged vampires? I mean, you realize how this sounds? I mean, sure, as a scientist, I'm trained to suspend disbelief until something is disproven, but without any evidence, you're asking a hell of a lot from me. I know.
“Matthew shook his head ruefully. “I’ve missed you, Miriam.”
“Don’t. Because the next time I see you, I’m going to bite you so hard you’ll have the scar for years.” Miriam’s voice shook. “You should have killed Benjamin long ago. You knew he was a monster.”
“Even monsters can change,” Matthew said softly. “Look at me.”
“You were never a monster,” she said. “That was a lie you told to keep the rest of us away.”