Phoenix Magazine

Literature:
Lidia Biggs
Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi (1977)
★ Words can’t even describe how phenomenal this is, just read it. Memphis Powers
Annihilation by Jef VanderMeer (2014)
★ Biological horror and underground spires, this
book is the perfect kickoff to a perfect trilogy. You
could open this book to any random page and see the
most beautifully written line ever. Music
Lidia Biggs:
Willson by Ashe (2024)
★ A beautifully crafted junior album, Ashe is back! BRAT by charli xcx (2024)
★ I don’t even need to say anything I know you were bumpin’ that. American Hero by Towa Bird (2024)
★ If “This Isn’t Me” isn’t on my Spotify wrapped I
will be very surprised… The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell
Roan (2023)
★ I mean, obviously, this should be everyone’s
pick and if it’s not I know they’re lying.

Carrie Cheng:

Violet’s Tale by Ren (2022)
+ The Tale of Jenny & Screech by Ren (2019)
★ A devastating and powerful story told through a trilogy of songs. Ren showcases
excellent wordplay along with clever music that just left me breathless. It’s a
must-have to listen to, especially if you’re big on spoken word poetry! Brianna Eaton:
Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers (2020):
★ such a good album for the long, chilly walks where you do nothing but long for
things you no longer have. Memphis Powers:
The Much Much How How and I by Cosmo Sheldrake (2018):
★ This album sounds so beautiful and is full of so much love and whimsy for all of
nature. Movies:
Lidia Biggs:
Blue Jean (2022) dir. Georgia Oakley
★ Genuinely the best film I’ve seen this year. Perfectly
represents the act of masking in non-lgbtq+ spaces. Totally
fell under the radar after its release but we can change that. I Saw The TV Glow (2024) dir. Jane Schoenbrun
★ WOW. If any CNST professors are reading this
please write this into your syllabi. Schoenbrun is a genius.
Lisa Frankenstein (2024) dir. Zelda Williams
★ Frankenstein but for people obsessed with eighties music.

Brianna Eaton:

My Neighbor Totoro, Studio Ghibli (2018):
★ the perfect fall movie to cuddle up with a nice cozy blanket & tea!! TV Shows:
Lidia Biggs:
One Day (2024)
★ Tearjerker. Ambika Mod’s performance is incredible.
Carrie Cheng: THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS by GLITCH
(2023)
★ One of the most popular shows this upcoming
year! It has a fun cast of characters and the animation
studio behind it, Glitch Productions, has done
amazing (wink wink) work in giving creators a
chance to bring their work to life. It is free to watch
on YouTube and has recently become one of the Top
4 TV shows on Netflix.

Max Edmonds:

SOAP (1977):
★ A late 70s television gem where soap opera plot lines are explored in a
sitcom format. Memphis Powers:
Scavenger’s Reign (2023):
★ Stranded on an alien planet a crew has to survive the strange wildlife and find a
way back home, this might be the best TV show I’ve ever seen. Video Games:
Max Edmonds: Life is Strange (2015):
★ Have you ever wanted to live through
a CW show? Consider this heartfelt time
travel video game with plenty of heart and
2010s nostalgia. Memphis Powers:
Castle Crashers Remastered (2019):
★ Not just nostalgia. One of the best 2000s co-op games with improved
graphics, more playable characters, and more minigames. Must
recommend playing with friends.

Baba Is You (2019):

★ Cute characters, engaging gameplay and style, amazing atmosphere.
These puzzles are too much for my pea sized brain.

Inscryption (2021):

★ I would consider this one of the best games of all time (if Portal 2 didn’t
exist). Incredible mystery, and atmosphere, and some of the best
gameplay, and a post-game that keeps me coming back.