Mar 22Woke Reboots: Which Ones Failed & Which One Succeeded?It’s an undeniable fact that we as a society have gotten more progressive. So much so even Hollywood has begun to take notice. Coupled with this fact is that Hollywood can’t seem to conjure up an original thought anymore. Instead, they are turning to shows and movies that worked in…Television3 min read
Feb 25The Romantic Comedy Renaissance: Why We Still Need Rom-Coms.When the trailer for Marry Me first dropped, the reaction from many was bewilderment. Not only did the trailer give away the entire plot, but the plot was ludicrous. Marry Me follows Kat Valdez, a music superstar who finds out her fiancé cheated on her right before they are set…Pop Culture2 min read
Nov 22, 2021How Taylor’s Version Became All About Jake Gyllenhaal.When Taylor Swift revealed in 2019 that she would re-record her first six albums in order to regain ownership of her master recordings, new re-recordings of her songs were expected. What was not expected was the reappearance of the sexist takes that has frequented Taylor throughout most of her career. …Taylor Swift4 min read
Aug 16, 2021Why Olivia Rodrigo’s Comments Make Her Look Like A HypocriteI don’t really subscribe to hating other women because of boys. I think that’s so stupid, and I really resent that narrative that was being tossed around. These comments Olivia Rodrigo made to Variety in a interview leave me confused. At a glance, her comments don’t look bad at all…Pop Culture3 min read
Jul 29, 2021Top 10 Female Celebrities That The Media Owes An ApologyEver since The New York’s Times’ Framing Britney Spears documentary premiered, the media coverage surrounding female celebrities during the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s has come under scrutiny. The documentary has forced many people to re-examine how female celebrities were exploited and treated by the tabloid media for entertainment. Numerous female…Pop Culture7 min read
Jul 20, 2021Why Does Everyone Ignore This Rape From Buffy?Buffy’s history with sexual assault is murkier than you remember. Rape: unlawful sexual activity carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against a person’s will or with a person who is beneath a certain age or incapable of valid consent because of mental illness, mental deficiency, intoxication, unconsciousness, or…TV Series4 min read
Jul 1, 2021The Ignorance of the White Passing Olivia Rodrigo DebateWho gets to decide who’s white-passing or not? Olivia Rodrigo is the next big thing. If you haven’t heard of her, you have probably heard of her hit song “Driver’s License” which blew up earlier this year. It was constantly played on the radio, used in videos on social media…Olivia Rodrigo6 min read
Mar 11, 2021Can We Revisit Our Favorite Shows Despite Their Problematic Creators?It seems like it’s every day where the creator behind one of my favorite shows is revealed to be a monster. Whether it’s Mark Schwahn, Dan Schneider, or most recently Joss Whedon. I grew up watching and loving their work. But frankly, it was never the men behind the shows…TV Shows6 min read
