It’s a brilliantly charming comedy with a pace and atmosphere reminiscent of a storybook—but when watching, it was obvious that this movie differs from what you’d typically see today in the mainstream. Read on
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Growing up, I vaguely knew about the 1985 film, “The Color Purple.” The movie registered to me in bits and pieces, as I was too young to understand the depth of the story. When I entered my teenage years, I began to familiarize myself with both the original 1982 novel and also the critically acclaimed… Read on
Once it was released on July 3, 2020 on Disney Plus, “Hamilton” had many people, including me, in a chokehold. I’m not your typical musical enthusiast, but being stuck inside and having something new to watch created the perfect storm for me to be singing the tune of “the bastard, orphan, son of a whore,”… Read on
"Hamilton" represents a groundbreaking approach to history education, one that is both educational and entertaining. Read on
Despite rampant issues with the trailer, the thing that surprised me the most was the number of viewers upset that the film has gone too “woke.” My social media feeds, classrooms, and discussions among friends have been awash with overwhelmingly out-of-touch social commentary, made increasingly apparent by the new “Mean Girls” trailer of all things. Read on
Hip-hop became more than a beat, some instruments, and words. It became a way for the people to finally have a voice in issues that the government had attempted to silence. Read on
