Emma Seligman

Calling Her Mum, Museum of the City of NY, Charli XCX, and more.

August 30, 2023

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Emma Seligman is a New York City-based director and screenwriter who became one of the most talked about up-and-coming indie filmmakers after her legendary debut Shiva Baby. Her highly anticipated follow-up Bottoms debuted at SXSW earlier this year and stars her frequent collaborators Ayo Edebiri & Rachel Sennott. The whole theater was howling and it reminded me of the fun raunchy comedies I grew up with in the 2000s. It’s now playing all over the US so get yourself to a showing! Emma is killing it, and lucky for us, they are here to tell us what they’ve been into.

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Museum of the City of NY

I’ve been going to this museum ever since I moved to New York. It’s a perfect hidden gem for any history nerds who want a slightly less crowded museum experience on the upper east side. The permanent collection is thorough but not overwhelming and you can get through it in a few hours (I personally hate being in huge museums where I get stressed by the amount of rooms/options). And despite being a history museum, it offers a modern and interactive experience and isn’t dusty!!

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Calling my Mum

Ever since leaving my hometown, whenever I am feeling unreasonably stressed and tired and don’t have the energy and focus to journal, I call my Mum like a child. I’m very grateful that she’s the kind of person who can listen to me cry and contradict myself multiple times within the same conversation but still talks to me like I’m making sense and like my feelings are valid. Generally, she just tells me that I need sleep.

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The moment in season 2 of Succession where Carl calmly tells Roman and Frank that he’s having a panic attack

When Roman, Frank and Carl are in a hostage situation in Season 2 of Succession, they’re playing “Fuck, Mary, Kill” and when they turn to Carl for his turn, he simply says “Look, full disclosure, I am currently having a panic attack.” I rarely express my anxiety in public (or private situations) and felt incredibly seen by Carl in this moment.

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Value Village

This may seem basic for Canadians but I’ve yet to find a comparable spot to thrift at in the U.S. I usually get lost finding cute items in there for much longer than I planned.

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Charli XCX

I’ve yet to find a Charli song that I can’t dance or tear up to. Whether it’s sexy or emotional or adrenaline-filled, her music just hits people, especially the queers, on another level.

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