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7 Movies About Police Brutality & Systemic Racism Directed by Black Filmmakers
Since George Floyd was murdered by police on May 25, 2020, we have seen protests erupt in all 50 states within the United States and 50 countries across the world on every continent except for Antarctica. The United States has sanctioned unchecked police brutality for far, far too long; a symptom of the systemic racism of…
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‘Water Lilies’ and the Journey of Identity – Movie Review
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.
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Luke Skywalker, Gay Icon: Part 1
Star Wars is better if you believe that Luke Skywalker is gay. You can’t change my mind.
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Zack Snyder’s ‘Poetic Justice’ League
“Is it real? Does it exist? Of course it does,” read Snyder’s tweet about his cut of ‘Justice League’. Little did we know, not only does it exist, but it is enough to fill 4 full episodes, each an hour long.
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The Lovebirds: It Doesn’t Soar, But It…Glides?
After months of nonstop excitement, the moment is finally here. I finally get to talk about The Lovebirds. I’m not saying this ironically. I have been dying for this movie to come out, along with My Spy. Why these films in particular? Because something awakened in me when I saw last year’s Stuber. I sat…
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I’m a Stan-ibbal for Hannibal, and You Should Be, Too…Go Ensure Season 4 Happens!
From Urban Dictionary: Based on the central character in the Eminem song of the same name, a “stan” is an overzealous maniacal fan for any celebrity or athlete. Look, I think we can all agree Silence of the Lambs is, for all intents and purposes, a perfect movie. The film is one of (so far)…
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Happy Valentine’s Day: Rom-Coms From Around the World (and where to stream them)
Could you use some lighthearted romance in your life? Then you are in the right place! Here are some films that’ll make you fall in love with love, again. Much like the Comedies From Around the World list, below is a selection of diverse romantic comedies from different countries. I’ve tried to pick iconic movies that…
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A gay ice skating anime made me believe in love again
‘Yuri!!! on Ice’ turned queerbaiting on its head and gave me hope when I needed it the most.
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Disney’s Soul: An Exploration of Identity
Disney Pixar strikes again with another tear-jerking, introspective, animation masterpiece. With similarities to the previous Pixar film Inside Out, Soul takes intangible concepts like self and personality and makes them completely palpable and simple to digest. When Joe Gardner, voiced by Jaime Foxx, dies feeling unfulfilled, he gets sent on a journey with a new soul who…
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; A Lesson in Blues -Movie Review
“Now death. Death got some style. Death will kick your ass and make you wish you never been born. That’s how bad death is. But you can rule over life. Life ain’t nothing” -Levee (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, directed by George C. Wolfe and adapted from the August Wilson play, is a…