The Egg Tray: Orange is The New Black, IISuperwomanII and More!

Hey guys we are back with another Egg tray where I share my current favorites. I can't help but notice that most of my favorites for the past few months have a specific theme and it is feminism. Like every show and book I encountered involves so much women empowerment. So let's get started!

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I watched a brand new series this year and it is called, Orange is The New Black. I know, better late than never (again)! For the sake of those who are not so aware of the show, OITNB is about this woman named Piper who surrenders herself to a correctional because she was caught carrying drug money in the past. Once she entered prison, she encounters all these sorts of interesting characters with intense backstories. I have to say, Piper is not a very impressionable character in my opinion, but the supporting characters are amazing. So far, my favorite character is Red who is the Russian cook. She's the tough prison mother that you do not want to mess with and want to be friends with at the same time. Am I shocked by the reality of prison? Not really. It reminds me of high school, to say the least (since I went to an all-girl secondary school during my teen years).

I also had the opportunity to watch a lot of movies but two stood out to me the most. The first is Justice League: Gods and Monsters. I have been waiting for this animated film my whole life, so you can imagine the excitement I felt whilst watching this. Obviously the movie is about the Justice League, but in a completely alternate universe, and it only focuses on Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman. I say it is completely alternate, because you will not find Diana Prince, Bruce Wayne, nor Clark Kent in this movie. Rather, we meet Bekka, a goddess who lived in New Genesis; Kirk Langstrom, a scientist who tried to cure his own sickness but ended up becoming a vampire instead; and Hernan Guerra, a son of Zod. Yes, you read that right. Superman in this movie is the son of General Zod. In this movie, they do not have a positive image at all. They are framed for a very serious crime, and they sought to clear their names. Although the original golden trio will have a very special place in my heart, I really love this version of the Justice League. In the movie, you get a glance of their backstories which is entertaining to watch, and you get to see a completely different side of these superheroes. It is so different, that not even the original characters do what they do. And I think that's what makes this movie so badass.

Another movie that I loved was Kingsman: Secret Service. As much as I wanted to see it in theaters, I didn't have the time so I stuck to a DVD copy instead. It stars Colin Firth, Samuel Jackson, and many other notable stars. It takes place in the UK and it is about a secret yet posh spy organization called Kingsman. They are highly top secret and in order to get in, you need to be recruited by any member of Kingsman and once you are chosen, you have to undergo through extreme testing/training and prove that you are fit for the organization. And of course, it revolves around a young teenage boy named Eggsy whose father used to be part of Kingsman, but was murdered during a mission. His father's friend/colleague, Harry, eventually turns Eggsy into a candidate suitable for Kingsman. I do not want to spoil much, but the world-building of this film is fantastic and engaging. And the stunts are so unique. The fighting styles in this movie are very classy, yet very intense. It is probably one of the most creative spy movies I have ever seen, so if you haven't seen it, please do.

I have also been watching way too much Youtube, lately. But I've been way too focused on a specific Youtuber. Her name is IISuperwomanII and she is also known as Lily Singh.

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She's an Indian who lives in Canada, and sometimes she would create skits and vlogs about the most typical things ever, but what makes her very unique is the way she delivers her message. She has this sassy childlike wonder emanating from her, so you can't help but laugh whenever she says something that you can relate to. Also the best thing in her channel is when she impersonates the strict South Asian parent. As an Asian, I can relate to what she says especially when it comes to family issues. She's also a terrific actress, so I suggest you all subscribe to her because her videos can brighten up your day. I stumbled upon her channel during my darkest of times, so watching her videos felt like I finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and I had a reason to laugh again.

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Finally, I've been reading a book and it is called The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. If you're a feminist who enjoys reading Dystopian novels then this book is definitely for you. It revolves around the world of Offred, a handmaiden in the state of Gilead (it used to be the United States of America). And in this world, women are treated like objects and their only purpose is to give birth to babies for men. Apart from that, women are not allowed to have anything else. Their state is much worse than the state of women in the past. They can't read, they can't have other jobs, and they can't wear anything they want, and they are almost obsolete. You will be able to notice that most of the female dialogues do not have apostrophes. This simply indicates that women here do not have a voice at all. I guess you can simply regard this as one of the books you're required to read in school, but it's probably the most terrifying Dystopian world I've ever encountered. Because women suddenly have their rights being taken away from them, and the world that we live in today is considered as a blur for them. The scary part is that the main character is way too realistic. Like if this were to happen in real life, a lot of women will most likely follow Offred's example and if you think about it, I know many people who still act like her. It is a fascinating read and I've always respected Margaret Atwood and her writing. I recommend it to anyone who would also like to try out a classic. It's definitely an eye-opener.

And that is it for my favorites. Sorry if I've been delaying my posts for a while. I just started school and I've been trying to get used to handling a schedule and all that. I've also been getting easily tired these days. My eyes grow heavy by the time night falls and my head goes pounding. So usually, the moment I get to bed after a long day of work, I don't bother with my laptop anymore and I go straight to sleep. Or sometimes, I would just read and check my email. Right now, I still do feel kinda tired, but I am getting more than enough sleep. So hopefully, I will be able to pick up the pace with my blogging. Till the next post~