Why It Matters That Rachel Zegler Wasn’t Invited to the Oscars: A Call for Increased Respect for Young Actresses
Photo: Rachel Zegler Stephen Spielberg’s 2021 remake of ‘West Side Story’ is packed full of breakout stars. As a musical, the film benefitted from bringing many actors directly from the stage. A cast with a background in musical theater means the acting, singing, and...
Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ on Generational Trauma: How a Big Red Panda Teaches Us EmpathyÂ
Photo: ‘Turning Red’ Overview Released on March 11th, ‘Turning Red’ quickly became a fan favorite on the popular streaming platform – Disney+. Following the story of a 13-year-old girl, Meilin Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang), this film finds a way to dive into...
Freedom in Children’s Entertainment: Disney Champions LGBTQIA Representation Against “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Photo: Disney LGBTQIA Representation Disney LGBTQIA – The Situation So Far The Walt Disney Company has taken a conspicuous place in the ongoing turmoil around Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, as it’s known to those who oppose it. CEO Bob Chapek, after a lukewarm...
Why People Think the Slap Heard Around the World was Faked | Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars
Photo: Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars I woke up to dozens of messages from my friends and news alerts about the slap heard around the world: Will Smith smacked Chris Rock live at the Oscars. (Or as kid Z knew them, Oscar from ‘Shark Tale’ smacked Osmosis...
