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Lady Chatterley’s Lover 2022: Intimacy & Forbidden Love
For all you lonely people out there, Netflix’s newest version of Lady Chatterley’s Lover 2022 is just the medicine you need to fill your romantic void this cuffing season. Lady Chatterley’s Lover provides a sense of vicarious touch, that rush of sexual excitement in a way that feels beautiful and…
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Is Where the Crawdads Sing Racist? | The Shocking Truth
“‘Jest an ol’ ni**er walkin’ to town. Watch out, ni**er-boy, don’t fall down,’ they taunted Jumpin’, who kept his eyes on his toes.” (pg. 95, Where the Crawdads Sing). Immediately after I read those words I looked to the inside of the back cover to double-check the race of this…
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Good Luck to You Leo Grande Analysis | Sex Work and Intimacy
A semi-elderly, retired Catholic school teacher decides to hire an attractive, young man as an escort to help her tap into her unlocked sexuality. Interesting concept… Usually, the gender tables are turned and the vibes aren’t so wholesome. This Good Luck to You Leo Grande analysis will explore this film’s…
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Yard Kings Film Review | Finding Safety in the Chaos
Yard Kings is an independent short film about a 9-year-old girl named Ellie, who builds a safe haven for herself in a scrapyard away from her abusive household. Directed by Vasco Alexandre, this film explores the stubborn grit of children in the face of unfortunate circumstances that threaten to leave…
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10 Reasons Why Blonde is Bad & So Laughably Atrocious | Movie Review
I didn’t approach the movie Blonde expecting to learn Marilyn Monroe’s life story nor was I expecting an at least semi-accurate Marilyn Monroe biopic. I approached Blonde like any other movie, looking to answer this simple question: Is this telling me a story worthy of my time? Regarding this film,…
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Don’t Worry Darling Harry Styles Accent Explained (it makes sense)
Harry Styles’ role in Don’t Worry Darling has sparked a lot of interest because we know him as a singer, as a pop star, and as a pop culture icon, but we’re not used to seeing him as a dramatic actor. Especially among some of the most professional top-notch actors…
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The Woman King Analysis: Strong Black Women & Weak Controversy
I’m both excited and intimidated to write this review on The Woman King. There is just too much to rave about. TOO. MUCH! I’m going to attempt to make this The Woman King analysis succinct yet comprehensive. Here I go… The Woman king is an epic, historical-drama film set in…
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7 Honest Reasons Why The Batman Was Bad & Unnecessary
While Batman was fighting crime, I was fighting sleep. (not gonna lie, pretty proud of that opening line.) But really though, I watched this movie with my brother and we practically just spent the whole time drinking Orange Fanta and nudging each other awake. The Batman was bad. Wrongfully persuaded…
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A Love Letter to Avatar (2009), My Favorite Movie
Dear Avatar (2009), Ever since I laid eyes on you, I knew it was love at first screening. Your brilliant visuals bathed my eyes with wonder. The mesmerizing sound of your soundtrack quickened my heart with burning anticipation – O Avatar (2009)! How you make my braid connect with vigor.…
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Inventing Anna Ending Badly (the first 2/3rds is better)
For the longest time, I had no interest in watching Inventing Anna. I’m not a huge fan of biographical work. But then I saw that it was produced by Shonda Rhimes and I was like – well, what are we waiting for? Sign me up! So here we are, glad…
