Month: August 2022
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What ‘Magnolia’ Says About Childhood Trauma
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
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Why We Need a ‘Princess and the Frog’ Remake
With so many Disney remakes out and about in the world and loosed upon Hollywood cinema, there is one Disney film that truly needs to be seen and witnessed on the big screen: Princess and the Frog.
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Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
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13: The Musical About Making New Friends
Evan Goldman, a child of divorced parents, is planning a memorable bar mitzvah for his 13th birthday. However, middle school has a few obstacles along the way.
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‘Peter Rabbit 2’: The Runaway Hare
The second film takes us on Peter’s journey to be understood.
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First Kill’s Cancellation Is a Major Loss for Lesbian and Black Representation
Although the budget was a dollar and a dream, Netflix’s ‘First Kill’ managed to gain over 90 million viewing hours and a small cult following. So why was it canceled? Given the trends in series cancellations, it may have been because of the Black and queer protagonists.
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Why is Mark Wahlberg Still Not Canceled?
The thing is, people like Wahlberg will only apologize if they have something to lose, which he did. His glamorous life, his reputation, and his career were all at stake.
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We’re ‘All Together Now’ to Give a Hand
Can a homeless yet optimistic teenage girl learn to accept a helping hand?
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OCD Representation in ‘The House that Jack Built’ and Associated Media
Typically in film, characters suffering from mental illness are used as plot devices or exaggerated for comedy. ‘The House that Jack Built’s representation exceeds in accuracy and realism of OCD.
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‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3 Somewhat Hurts Its Marginalized Characters
Never Have I Ever season 3 is charming and hilarious as it has been in past seasons and still sports a diverse ensemble cast. However, the show doesn’t always treat its marginalized characters that well.