25 Years of ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace’: A Revisitation
“Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” This quote from “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” not only fits in the context of Anakin Skywalker’s doomed journey to the dark side, but also reactions from super fans of the space opera...
Zendaya: From Disney Channel to ‘Dune,’ A Career Timeline
In fall 2009, a young girl nervously walked into an audition room to perform for Disney Channel casting agents, who were actively seeking the star for their new show ‘Dance Dance Chicago.’ The girl wasn’t fully confident in her dancing ability, but she connected with...
In Defense of Romantic Comedies: How the Genre Empowers Women
When searching for powerful and relatable representations of women in film, most people probably don’t turn to the romantic comedy genre first. The leading ladies of romantic comedies typically have a perfect job as a magazine reporter in a stylish big city apartment,...
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Bring A New Meaning to the Concert Film
In 2023, two tours were dominating the road. It seemed like every weekend more and more people were flocking to the stadiums across America to see Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour. While it does seem like everyone was seeing these artists...
