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Enemies to Lovers: Deconstructing a Timeless Trope
November 12, 2024
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
November 7, 2024
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
September 30, 2024
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
April 24, 2024
“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…
Why I’m Still Thinking About Tracy Chapman’s Grammy Performance: A Deep Dive into her Career, Legacy, and Timeless Message
April 24, 2024
Why I’m Still Thinking About Tracy Chapman’s Grammy Performance: A Deep Dive into her Career, Legacy, and Timeless Message
The internet’s instant reconnection with the ubiquitous memory of Chapman communicates her timeless appeal and how we can still learn…
“Squid Game: The Challenge” & The Game of Life under Capitalism
April 10, 2024
“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”
February 23, 2024
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
January 19, 2024
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
November 16, 2023
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
November 3, 2023
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…