alisha mughal
@alishamgl.bsky.social
journalist and film critic in Toronto; words in Film Daze, RogerEbert[dot]com, Catapult, Exclaim!, The Asian Cut; book on The Crow out via ECW
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alisha mughal
@alishamgl.bsky.social
· Jul 20
It Can’t Rain All the Time: The Crow
Near the completion of filming The Crow, the star was killed in a shooting accident on set. Mughal argues against the criticism that the tragedy overshadows the quality of the film and shows readers t...
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I forgot to tell you guys, to celebrate here, but my book came out on July 15 :) you can find it here or at your local bookstore or your library
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I GOT THE GREEN LIGHT!!!!!! thank u for the luck
I just sent a pitch for an idea I have been kicking around in my head for a while please wish me some luck even a tiny baby nugget of luck would be nice please and thank you 🤞
February 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I GOT THE GREEN LIGHT!!!!!! thank u for the luck
I just sent a pitch for an idea I have been kicking around in my head for a while please wish me some luck even a tiny baby nugget of luck would be nice please and thank you 🤞
February 16, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I just sent a pitch for an idea I have been kicking around in my head for a while please wish me some luck even a tiny baby nugget of luck would be nice please and thank you 🤞
habit is a Valentine's movie
February 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
habit is a Valentine's movie
on instagram wishing happy birthday to Darwin .........
February 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
on instagram wishing happy birthday to Darwin .........
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Goodnight.
"I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?"
Ernest Hemingway
"I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?"
Ernest Hemingway
February 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Goodnight.
"I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?"
Ernest Hemingway
"I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?"
Ernest Hemingway
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Did Emerald Fennell make this?
February 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Did Emerald Fennell make this?
I got a walking pad that I have no space to store in my studio apartment do you think it'll fix me
February 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I got a walking pad that I have no space to store in my studio apartment do you think it'll fix me
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This is Makdoong. He is wondering if you could press his floor for him. Isn't sure which one it is, but trusts your best guess. 12/10 (IG: e_makdoong)
February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
This is Makdoong. He is wondering if you could press his floor for him. Isn't sure which one it is, but trusts your best guess. 12/10 (IG: e_makdoong)
how do u feel smarter?
February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
how do u feel smarter?
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Read Alisha's piece, for real. It's amazing and important.
I haven't really posted any excerpts from my archaic mother piece because I do believe it ought to be read in full, but I did just want to take a moment, apropos of *everything*, to remind u to read if not my piece then the second sex
www.rogerebert.com/features/the...
www.rogerebert.com/features/the...
February 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Read Alisha's piece, for real. It's amazing and important.
I haven't really posted any excerpts from my archaic mother piece because I do believe it ought to be read in full, but I did just want to take a moment, apropos of *everything*, to remind u to read if not my piece then the second sex
www.rogerebert.com/features/the...
www.rogerebert.com/features/the...
February 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I haven't really posted any excerpts from my archaic mother piece because I do believe it ought to be read in full, but I did just want to take a moment, apropos of *everything*, to remind u to read if not my piece then the second sex
www.rogerebert.com/features/the...
www.rogerebert.com/features/the...
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There’s apparently a feature on Jessie Buckley and The Bride in Entertainment Weekly, and this is a great photo.
February 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM
There’s apparently a feature on Jessie Buckley and The Bride in Entertainment Weekly, and this is a great photo.
I'm upset that this silly little tool gets such a beautiful name
February 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I'm upset that this silly little tool gets such a beautiful name
had a dream I was calling for my mom screaming and crying and she wouldn't come so I started scratching my face off
February 3, 2026 at 8:29 PM
had a dream I was calling for my mom screaming and crying and she wouldn't come so I started scratching my face off
my baby is 10 years old
February 3, 2026 at 12:09 AM
my baby is 10 years old
I do believe I'm getting better as a writer, though I forget this a lot when I'm in a sad mood where I hate myself. I hope I never stop improving
February 2, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I do believe I'm getting better as a writer, though I forget this a lot when I'm in a sad mood where I hate myself. I hope I never stop improving
every time I feel stupid I buy more books and I've been buying a lot of books lately and I can't stop because i can't stop feeling stupid
February 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
every time I feel stupid I buy more books and I've been buying a lot of books lately and I can't stop because i can't stop feeling stupid
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"Dostoevsky's St. Petersburg view from Raskolnikov's window", Inge Morath, 1967.
February 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"Dostoevsky's St. Petersburg view from Raskolnikov's window", Inge Morath, 1967.
ive had a lot of new people follow me in the past week and I just wanted to say hi, my name is Alisha and I wrote a little book that came out last year
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It Can’t Rain All the Time: The Crow
Near the completion of filming The Crow, the star was killed in a shooting accident on set. Mughal argues against the criticism that the tragedy overshadows the quality of the film and shows readers t...
ecwpress.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:42 PM
ive had a lot of new people follow me in the past week and I just wanted to say hi, my name is Alisha and I wrote a little book that came out last year
ecwpress.com/products/it-...
ecwpress.com/products/it-...
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A sweeping intergenerational drama that traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine, 'All That's Left of You' is a breathtaking cinematic achievement. The film hits theatres this Friday.
Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social
Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social
‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Sweeping Palestinian Drama is a Breathtaking Achievement
The new film by director Cherien Dabis follows a Palestinian family across three generations as they navigate the upheavals of the 20th century.
www.thegrindmag.ca
January 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
A sweeping intergenerational drama that traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine, 'All That's Left of You' is a breathtaking cinematic achievement. The film hits theatres this Friday.
Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social
Review by @alishamgl.bsky.social
good movie best movie please watch it!!!!!!!
Was a pleasure to edit @alishamgl.bsky.social's review of 'All That's Left of You' for @thegrindto.bsky.social.
Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.
Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.
‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Sweeping Palestinian Drama is a Breathtaking Achievement
The new film by director Cherien Dabis follows a Palestinian family across three generations as they navigate the upheavals of the 20th century.
www.thegrindmag.ca
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
good movie best movie please watch it!!!!!!!
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Was a pleasure to edit @alishamgl.bsky.social's review of 'All That's Left of You' for @thegrindto.bsky.social.
Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.
Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.
‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Sweeping Palestinian Drama is a Breathtaking Achievement
The new film by director Cherien Dabis follows a Palestinian family across three generations as they navigate the upheavals of the 20th century.
www.thegrindmag.ca
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Was a pleasure to edit @alishamgl.bsky.social's review of 'All That's Left of You' for @thegrindto.bsky.social.
Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.
Starring three members of the Bakri dynasty, the sweeping drama traces a family’s journey through the upheavals of 20th century Palestine. In theatres tomorrow.
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Shelley Duvall in 3 Women (1977) 💛
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Shelley Duvall in 3 Women (1977) 💛
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Spot on writing on these 2 great films here indeed:
January 29, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Spot on writing on these 2 great films here indeed:
my favourite delusion is I kinda look like Rachel Weisz if you squint your eyes and tilt your head
January 28, 2026 at 7:49 PM
my favourite delusion is I kinda look like Rachel Weisz if you squint your eyes and tilt your head