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The Unoriginal and Very Much Heard Before Details of a Quarter Life Crisis
May 11, 2023
I would say no one warns you about the shift from your early 20’s to your late 20’s, but the truth is I’ve been warned since I turned 16. My much wiser but not so much older cousins have made sure to remind me annually, like the subscription to your local paper that no one really asked for but somehow keeps showing up at the end of your driveway.
Rom-Coms Are Back And A24’s Eternity is the Reason Why
January 13, 2026
For nearly 15 years, the romantic comedy has existed in a state of cultural limbo, too unserious to be taken seriously, too sincere to survive irony, too “feminine” to justify large budgets, and too risky to anchor theatrical releases.
There’s A Cozy Boutique Hotel An Hour Outside Toronto That Gives Major ‘The Holiday’ Vibes
December 3, 2025
If you’ve ever wished you could check into an art gallery, not just walk through one, The Liberty Inn in Caledon is just about that.
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About Me
I’m Lauren DiBenedetto, a Toronto-based writer working across journalism, academia, and creative nonfiction. You may have seen some of my bylines in Toronto Life, Streets of Toronto, Post City Magazines, Broken Pencil Magazine & more. My work explores culture as something lived and felt: examining politics, culture, and the human narrative through film, theatre, literature, food, travel and performance with a particular focus on queer and feminist perspectives.
