Tag: 2020
Uncorked Tells an Authentic Tale of Black Dreamers
They say that dreamers inherit the Earth. That their visionary spirits determine all of our futures and creates worlds for us that we didn’t know were possible. But the journey to that glorious tomorrow is often paved through…
Read More »A Good Villain, Relevant Theme, and Tense Moments Can’t Help Resistance Fight Off Unevenness
“Resistance” is a term that has experienced increased traction within our culture over the past few years, both the word in general and as a concept. As American politics become increasingly polarized and controversies continue to mount, much…
Read More »Last Call Provides Much to See and Much to Think About
Connection is one of the most important facets of human existence. Knowing that we aren’t alone can be enough to lift a person out of the void and into a space where they can flourish. Often times, that…
Read More »I Will Make You Mine Shows Love is Anything but Black and White
“I’m trying to let you go. What do I know? You left me with all of your things. What will this bring?” Where is the line between love and infatuation? Merriam-Webster defines infatuation as “strong and unreasoning attachment”…
Read More »The Way Back Barely Rises Above Typical Sports Film Fare
Much has been made of The Way Back’s story line of an alcoholic former basketball star turned high school coach attempting to overcome his demons and return to glory being a sort of catharsis for its star Ben…
Read More »You Know You Can See Me: The Invisible Man Calls Society to Account on Domestic Abuse
“Believe Women” has become a trendy phrase in online progressive and feminist circles during the #MeToo era, with the fallout of not taking women at their word about their experiences ranging from medical malpractice to a loss of…
Read More »The Assistant Critiques American Corporate Culture
The state of the American worker is a key driver of our politics at the moment. The wish for relief has led to the rise of populist politics and politicians, all with the hope of radical changes to…
Read More »In Incitement, a View of How Young Men Become Radicalized
As social upheaval continues to spread worldwide and populist movements lurch further rightward, teetering toward violence, one of the questions many sociopolitical analysts are pondering is what motivates people, young men in particular, to become radicalized? The advent…
Read More »The Photograph of Traumatic Legacy
Your parents are the first teachers you ever have in life. They teach you how to walk, how to speak, and a host of other basic aspects of human existence that you carry with you for the duration…
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The Other Lamb Has Something to Say, but It’s Lost in Its Artistic Fervor
Our socialization plays a large part in forming who we are. What the culture we are immersed in tells us about ourselves and our characteristics matters in who we become. But as we grow older and see more…
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