Category: Movie
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‘Don’t Breathe 2,’ the Horror Sequel That Offers a Rapist an Undeserving Redemption Arc
‘Don’t Breathe 2’ is a sequel that forgoes almost everything that made its predecessor good, and asks audiences to root for a rapist on top of that.
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Sweet Girl’s Mind-Boggling Twist Makes the Movie… Feminist
For the most part, ‘Sweet Girl’ recycles tired hyper masculine revenge tropes, but a surprise twist in the end turns it into a female-centric revenge film.
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Why you Must Stream Netflix’s new French Horror ‘The Swarm’
A film about family and sacrifice… and carnivorous locusts coming after you.
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The Duality of Sex Work as Shown in ‘Shiva Baby’
While not everyone may relate to the circumstances Danielle finds herself in in ‘Shiva Baby’, some are sure to understand her struggles as she is scrutinized for being a woman, a college student, an LGBT person, and a sugar baby.
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10 Shakespeare Films to Watch for the Aesthetic
A collection of the ten best films that captured William Shakespeare’s pathos the best, both for the diversity they bring, and of course “the aesthetic.”
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The Secret Queer Subtext of ‘An American Werewolf in London’
‘An American Werewolf in London’ possesses a possible queer reading in the way it envisions a heterosexual romance being undone by the presence of a creature who embodies self-contentment in the face of social alienation.
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‘Mulan’ and ‘Whale Rider’: Director Niki Caro’s take on Gender Inequality
Indie director, Niki Caro (known for ‘Whale Rider’) directs the live-action ‘Mulan’ and sets another example of strong females fighting against gender inequality.
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‘CODA’ Is a Step Forward for Deaf Representation
CODA’ is about a child of deaf adults torn between staying with her parents and her dreams of pursuing music. This film is a step forward for deaf representation and disability in movies despite negative messages about the burden of actors deaf deafness.
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Micachu’s Shivering ‘Jackie’ Score Gives Nuance to the Woman’s Gaze
It’s hard to capture the emotions and thoughts of a character just from a few shots, but Oscar-nominee composer Micachu’s haunting melodies prove otherwise in ‘Jackie’.
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Why Trans Women Can’t Have a ‘Promising Young Woman’ Yet: A Lesson from ‘Sleepaway Camp’
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.