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Enemies to Lovers: Deconstructing a Timeless Trope

Enemies to Lovers: Deconstructing a Timeless Trope

"Across periods of time, enemies to lovers contrives in romantic love a dangerously transcendental power— one which eclipses economic, racial,…
Finding Closure In Two Worlds: Why “Past Lives” Left Me Devastated

Finding Closure In Two Worlds: Why “Past Lives” Left Me Devastated

"While she does appear to shed certain aspects of her identity in order to better assimilate in her new life,…
Civil Rights as B Plot in 2023 Television

Civil Rights as B Plot in 2023 Television

Tread lightly, major spoilers for “Daisy Jones and the Six”, “Fellow Travelers”, and “Lessons in Chemistry” ahead.
“May December,” Comedy, and the Ill of Moralizing Media Consumption

“May December,” Comedy, and the Ill of Moralizing Media Consumption

Discrediting the humor in “May December” and placing a strict, oversimplified moral code on it is an exercise in poor…
“Squid Game: The Challenge” & The Game of Life under Capitalism

“Squid Game: The Challenge” & The Game of Life under Capitalism

The underlying messages of commodification and desensitization embedded within "Squid Game: The Challenge" stand in stark contrast to the conclusion…
Female Autonomy in Film: Comparing and Contrasting “Priscilla” and “Spencer”

Female Autonomy in Film: Comparing and Contrasting “Priscilla” and “Spencer”

“Priscilla” and “Spencer” are fixed on either side of a mirror. These films are more than the perfect double feature—…
Just to be Queer Here: “Bottoms” is Only the Beginning

Just to be Queer Here: “Bottoms” is Only the Beginning

This movie is more than a gay reclamation of the genre and tropes that excluded it for decades, it’s an…
The Musical Shift from Sound to Poetic Lyricism: A Rise in Feminine Qualities

The Musical Shift from Sound to Poetic Lyricism: A Rise in Feminine Qualities

This new wave of “girl music” reimagines “feminine rage” as a slow burn of emotion. It features introspective emotive songs…
Ew, That’s Such an Ick.: A Glossary for Modern Dating

Ew, That’s Such an Ick.: A Glossary for Modern Dating

It is common nowadays for one’s security in their romantic relationships – whether currently developing or already established – to…
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