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Johnny Depp and Hollywood: A Long, Brutal History of Abuse and Mischaracterization
Johnny Depp, a staple of Hollywood entertainment speaks about his tumultuous relationship with the industry and its treatment of him....
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‘The Truman Show’ and the Pervasive Nature of Media: Why Jim Carrey’s Classic Says a Lot About TV
‘The Truman Show’ speaks volumes about society’s addiction to mass media and reality television. This is an analysis of the movie and the way we watch TV today....
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Five Modern Films That Go Against African American Stereotype and Provide Positive Reinforcement – ‘Black Panther’, ‘Moonlight’ & More
These five films showed another side of the African American stereotype, whose voices are louder in their demand for accurate representation on screen....
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‘Squid Game’: Why Has the Serious Commentary on Capitalism Resonated With Audiences Worldwide?
The Netflix show is currently the number one most streamed show in over 90 countries. The South Korean dystopian drama ‘Squid Game’ is the newest sensation....
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‘The Way Down’ Is An Imperfect But Engaging Binge
'The Way Down': HBO Max’s newest docuseries offers a detailed yet messy look at Gwen Shamblin. ...
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Season 3 of Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ Is An Excellent Example of Intersectional Representation
'Sex Education' - powerfully portrays various problems that young people face that are not often discussed on television, including sexuality and gender....
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Movies That Realistically Portray the Life of a Teenager
Coming-of-age is one of the best genres in film - here are some coming-of-age films that realistically portray the life of a teenager....
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‘Donda’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Get Backlash for Being The Opposite of the #MeToo Movement
‘Donda’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy’ - Kanye West and Drake’s recently released albums, credit musicians accused of sexual assault and homophobia....
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CBS Changes the Series ‘The Activist’ To A Documentary, As the Premise Was Thought Insensitive
A new reality show ‘The Activist’ was set to be released on CBS, but after a week of heavy backlash, and many apologies, the network has changed its plans....
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Lizzo’s Vulnerability Is A Treasure To Anyone Struggling With Body Positivity
After responding to mean comments on her new hit song featuring Cardi B “Rumors”, Lizzo continues to be an inspiration to anyone struggling with confidence. ...
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The Rise of BookTok on Tik Tok
The viral social media app, Tik Tok, now has a special corner dedicated to books and reading - BookTok - here is your introduction to the community....
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The Tokyo Olympics 2020: The Best Moments, Victories and a True Success Story | A Summary
The long-awaited Tokyo Olympics come to an end. Here’s what to remember and celebrate from a momentous year!...
