How to Know When It's Time to Change Your Life
Taia Dominique points out the warning signs of a stagnant life, and how to translate those feelings into meaningful change.
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Editors' Note - November 2023
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Rebecca unpacks themes of homoeroticism in action films, from the more obvious classics to unsuspecting gems.
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Editors' Note - April 2023
This month, editors Lola Estok and Maddy Sutka talk about growth and all the messy and complicated feelings that come with it.
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What Maketh a Shakespearean Film Adaptation of Great Distinction
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Editors' Note - March 2023
Hi Blossom! We're back with an all new theme this month - Second Chances. Pretty fitting, right?
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Pulling Teeth: An Interview With Mae Krell
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A Brief Investigation of My Favorite Comfort Movies
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Criminal Bodies: Life With Disabilities is the Crime of the Future
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Lauryn Jackson
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Our Bodies On-Screen: The Criminalization of Choice
Lauryn Jackson analyzes two recent films, both of which paint an incredibly timely picture about our right to choose.
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Rebecca Radillo
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"I wish I knew how to quit you": Finding Joy in Tragic Gays
Rebecca Radillo breaks down her love for tragic gay couples in film — in spite of the harmful effects of the "bury your gays" trope.
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Filmmaker Spot - Quint Scott
Lyvie Scott sits down with filmmaker Quint Scott to discuss Pride, diversity, and his future in film.
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Logan-Ashley Kisner compares the struggle between masculinity and femininity to the world of the Swedish horror film "Girls Lost."
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