Category: Movie
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Involuntary Self-Isolation: Stranded On a Desert Island in “Sweetheart”
Sweetheart provides a stark example of self-isolation taken to its extreme.
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Extreme Quarantine: “The Last Days” Shows Us How Much Worse It Could Be
Rather than focusing on the bleak, cynical aspects of life post-pandemic, the focus is optimistic and hopeful.
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A Fun, but Bumpy, Road with “Onward”
While the film didn’t hit me as emotionally as I wanted it to, I still enjoyed it. I simply wish there was a little more, particularly with the world building.
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“Uncle Frank”: Acceptance and Queer Representation
Growing up with a lot of siblings, young Beth felt ignored her immediate family. Uncle Frank made her feel seen, heard, and accepted.
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Whitest Season: Privilege Comes First in ‘Happiest Season’
A Christmas movie that is not about a middle-class, straight relationship but centers on a lesbian couple.
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“His Girl Friday”: Howard Hawks Softened A Political Satire Into A Proto-Feminist Romcom
“His Girl Friday” set the bar for romcoms and gave us a feminist heroine before feminism was cool.
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“The Lion King (2019)”: Did Disney actually learn anything?
Disney has hopefully learned some lessons since 1994. Are those lessons reflected in the 2019 remake of “The Lion King?”
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“Coming 2 America’s” Subpar Feminist Subplot
The movie makes it abundantly clear that Meeka becoming an official heir is the most likely going to happen. But if you are expecting to see a movie about Meeka’s perseverance and eventual ascent to the throne, prepare to be deeply disappointed.
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‘Moxie!’- Amy Poehler’s Attempt at Feminist Film
Based on the novel by Jennifer Mathieu and directed by Amy Poehler takes on intersectional feminism.
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“Bound”: A Thrilling, Sultry, and Timeless Love Story
Though ‘Bound’ technically falls under the genres of crime and thriller, the film’s heart is a romance between two women.