Film meets hip-hop: T-Magazine's top picks of the week

Here's what to watch, binge, read and listen to this week

Listen this week: Quentin Tarantino

Time and time again, films have influenced hip-hop. The Flatbush Zombies, comprised of rappers Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, Eric the Architect, and a feature from RZA, create an allusion to director Quentin Tarantino and his films. Through their quick-witted lyricism and references, The Flatbush Zombies grab the listener, letting them understand the deep impact that Tarantino's films left on them. Whether you are a Flatbush Zombies fan or a Tarantino fan, or even just new to hip-hop, this song gives that aestheticism from a song that may seem a bit unusual or even sinister. 

Watch this week: Passing

A hypnotic watch that leaves the audience feeling etherized, Passing tackles issues like racism, self-identification, and acceptance through main character Clare – who is black but passes as white, even so far as to be married to a racist husband. Based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, the film delves into society's twisted web of acceptance that reviles another person's skin colour. From the music to its characters, it leaves a sense of eeriness in the audience. It is a drama that bears the weight of centuries and weight won’t leave you even after finishing it!
 

Binge this week: Archive 81 

Netflix’s new drama Archive 81, is an adaptation of a podcast with the same name, providing the audience with a semblance of David Lynch films along with that of Stephen King's novels. The show follows the life Dan Turner, a museum restoration expert, who is tasked with restoring a fire-damaged tape for a businessman. Looking for a show that keeps you on the edge while letting you relax in bed? This is the series for you!
 

Read this week: A Court of Silver Flames

A book about self-love, overcoming trauma and magic: Sarah J Maas' book offers the reader a look into a  harsh and tumultuous world in which Nesta, the story’s protagonist, must face her self-loathing tendencies, and the anger-prone relationship between her and Cassian. She is haunted by her past and the dire situation of the world she has been thrust into. Nesta is plagued with uncertainty and you can’t help but relate, with her dealing with the external conflicts of her world while trying to refit herself again after her past trauma. Evil queens, monsters and desire; this book gives a nuanced story that bridges between realism and fantasy.