Tag: TV
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10 TV Shows With Diversity to Watch in 2021
With so many binge-worthy TV shows floating around and new ones constantly being released, I have compiled a list of some more recent TV shows that rank high on the diversity scale for both the cast and crew.
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‘Sexy Beasts’ is Counterintuitive.
‘Sexy Beasts’ promotes itself as different from other dating shows as being not appearance-based. This is true to some extent thanks to the special effects makeup. However, looks do still play a role despite the masks.
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‘Young Royals’ Review
‘Young Royals’ is a great example of positive gay representation in its two main protagonists, but the supporting characters are often frustratingly selfish.
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‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 2 Gets Messier, and It’s Great
In season 2 of “Never Have I Ever,” Devi make many mistakes in a messier season that explores the complex lives of its diverse cast more in-depth than before.
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‘Tuca and Bertie’ is One of the Most Feminist Cartoons I’ve Seen!
‘Tuca and Bertie’ (2019) is an animated series centering around best friends of the same name as they traverse the challenges of their thirties.
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The Rise of a Kindhearted Comedy Hero: The Anti-Toxic Masculinity Message of Brendan Fraser Films
Throughout Brendan Fraser’s career, he has played a plethora of unique, layered characters who explore the importance of not being afraid to display your emotions, something that is often seen to not be a masculine trait. This idea of regulating emotion and what traits men are able to possess creates a toxic atmosphere for men…
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‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’, a Worthwhile Watch to Celebrate Pride Month with the Whole Family!
An aspect of She-Ra that I find refreshing is even though a large portion of the cast is on the LGBTQ+ Spectrum, being gay is never mentioned. While this might initially sound like a negative thing, in the show’s land of Etheria being on the gay spectrum is shown to be so common and normalized…
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John Walker is the Epitome of White Privilege in ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
Disney+’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is over, but that doesn’t mean discussion about it has stopped. One of the most controversial characters on the show that’s still stirring up discourse is John Walker. Many have debated his morality online: Is he a hero, a villain, an anti-hero?
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A New Masculinity: “The Mandalorian” Redefines Male Representation in Star Wars
The Mandolorian has a more nuanced and commentative take on masculinity that refrains from praising the toxic traits associated with the social category, while also showing a more positive and transformative representation of masculine characters.
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“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” is Sitcom Diversity Done Right
This side-splitting workplace comedy features a diverse cast and tackles challenging social issues. Other sitcoms should take note.