Author: Daleyna
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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Review: ‘Get Out’ But For White Women
Essentially ‘Get Out’ but for white women, ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ has strong material with its twist reveal, but the writing and directing falter trying to execute it.
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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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‘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.
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‘Bullet Train’ Review: Stereotypes Galore!
The assassins in Bullet Train are quirky, deadly, and diverse. Yet, they all seem to be some type of caricature. While the movie is fun and action-packed, it’s also packed with stereotypes that don’t make for the best representation.
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‘Not Okay’ Review: A Perfect Companion Piece to ‘Nope’
While it initially sounds nothing like ‘Nope,’ the focus on recording/sharing everything—especially trauma—for profit makes Hulu’s ‘Not Okay’ similar to Jordan Peele’s newest movie.
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The Power of Looking in ‘Nope’
Yes, “Nope” is definitely about the modern obsession with turning tragedy and horror into a spectacle for people’s enjoyment. But it’s also about the power of looking, who has the right to look, and what happens to those who are looked upon.
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‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ Is A Lighter Version of ‘Bridgerton’
Mr. Malcolm’s List is a pleasant promenade through a fantasy Regency-era England filled with people of color. For fans of Bridgerton, this is the PG version of the show, but with completely colorblind casting and a much lighter tone.
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‘Ms. Marvel’ Season 1 Review: Marvelous Muslim Representation in Mainstream Media
It’s not often in America that you turn on the TV and see a show or a movie with a Muslim protagonist. And when they do, they’re usually a negative stereotype. Ms. Marvel changes all of that.
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: Not Marvel’s Gayest Movie Ever
Taika Waititi and the cast of Thor: Love and Thunder have been hyping up the gayness of this movie, and while there are queer characters, it’s not quite the representation we were hoping for.
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Volume 2 Review
Clocking in at about four hours, Stranger Things season 4 volume 2 is the length of a double feature. Despite the length and the hype, the finale still falls short of expectations thanks to poor pacing, poor character choices, and poor diverse storytelling.