Category: Women
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‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’ – A Promising New Afrofuturism Series from Disney+
Disney has kept its word and allowed a new generation of Black and/or African storytellers to tell their own original stories. The question remains, will the public keep their word?
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Trans Allegories in Film: ‘Nimona’ (2023)
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my reading will reveal, ‘Nimona’ could be interpreted as a transgender story.
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The Power of the ‘Reservation Dogs’
‘Reservation Dogs’ is stacked with an array of Native American performers and crew telling their own story.
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‘Purple Hearts’: A Romantic Drama Movie
Cassie, a musician, and Luke, a man serving in the Marines, form a false relationship and keep it a secret.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ (2023) Review
This 2023 film serves as the final chapter of the Indiana Jones franchise.
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The Back-Up Plan (2010): A Heartfelt Rom-Com with Depth
Jennifer Lopez leads the story as Zoe, a determined woman who opts for artificial insemination after a string of failed relationships. Lopez’s portrayal adds depth and warmth to Zoe
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“20/20’s: Sole Survivor” is the Imperfectest True Crime Show to Fall Asleep To
True crime media is notoriously obsessed with the “missing white woman” trope, and yet the vast majority of American murder victims are male, and well over half are people of color.
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Trans Allegories in Film: ‘The Little Mermaid’ (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. ‘The Little Mermaid” film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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‘The Little Mermaid’: Halle’s Musical Debut Rockets to $400+ Million Dollar Box Office
Halle’s belting, crystal clear notes, and warm tone infused something into this blockbuster that I thoroughly enjoy.
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Revisiting the Holy Trinity of Aroace Disney Princesses for Pride Month
Although not canonically aromantic or asexual. the stories and personalities of these Disney princesses resonate with members of the aroace community.