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Thoughts on James Gunn’s Superman 2025 – All That Hype for THIS??

I was very skeptical about this movie when I first heard that it’s being made, and wouldn’t go to the theaters for this. But then I saw the teaser (I think it came out last year?) and I did feel some hope for it. And I really wanted to watch a movie this Thursday and luckily there was an early screening for it at my local theater. So I randomly booked a ticket and went for it.

Bruh… all that extra money I had to spend on the pre-screening ticket, for THIS??? HUH?

I literally just sat there, with my head in my hands the entire time.

Why? Oh lemme tell you

— SPOILER ALERT —

Thunderbolts : Is the Classic MCU Back?

So, I’m just coming back from my second watch of Thunderbolts, which is surprising because I wasn’t even interested for the first time. I just went there because I wanted to watch a superhero movie, and it’s finally ACTUALLY spring here in Canada, and I AM an MCU fangirl. Despite being a fangirl, I have been disappointed by the MCU for a while now. The last movie I liked from MCU was GOTG:3 and the last show I liked from them was Loki S2.

Plenty of movies and shows were released since then but none of them made me amused enough to pay a visit to the theater.

So I didn’t have much hope for this one. Additionally, the titular team or characters here weren’t really of much interest to me. I knew these are good actors, and I appreciate their work, but as a concept or as a movie, I didn’t feel much interest in this initially.

Guess what finally inspired me to go watch it.

No no, guess!

WRONG!

It was a Pitch Meeting video on YouTube from our dear old favorite Ryan George! I just clicked on it willy-nilly, just expecting a roast. But then while watching it, I was like “….oh, wait, that does sound good actually”

So then I picked a day I don’t have any shift on and booked a ticket online!

Now I am done with my second watch, and honestly? It was even better this time, cause I could focus on other things I missed the first time. And more honestly? I definitely wanna watch it for a third time too! Maybe the classic MCU of the 2012 Avengers is back? Right? God I hope so

Anyway, here are some random things I loved about this movie and wanted to talk about. Cheers!

!!SPOILER ALERT!!

Whispers of Power : The Shieldmaidens of Bangladesh Through History

Every Women’s Day, you see the world celebrating their most inspiring female figures. Me, being a Bangladeshi girl, always wanted to see the similarly inspiring women of my own country be celebrated. However, I don’t see that enough.

That’s why I am here today, on the Women’s Day of 2025, to shed some light on some of the amazing heroes we had and seldom sing the praises of. They fought alongside men to carry the country forward and evolve our community into our current state – just like the Shieldmaidens of Norse mythology.

Countless Shieldmaidens have shaped our nation—some through revolution, others through resilience. While a few are recognized in history books, many remain in the shadows. So let’s talk about some of these remarkable women from different eras of our country’s evolution who defied oppression and left their mark..

How I File My Taxes Online with UFile

As I mentioned in my last post, filing taxes on your own as an immigrant in Canada might seem daunting. However, an online tax filing software like UFile can make this process much simpler.

Last year, I decided to file my taxes online using UFile for the first time. It was super easy and I found it very useful. That’s why, in this blog post, I’ll walk you through the entire process I went through this year — from gathering your documents to submitting your returns — to file my taxes for the tax year of 2024.

So, let’s get started!

How to File Taxes on Your Own in Canada

Filing taxes in Canada might seem overwhelming, especially if you’re an international student or a temporary resident on a work permit. However, the process is quite manageable once you understand the basics. Whether you have income or not, filing your taxes can help you claim benefits and avoid penalties. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate tax season in Canada.