Feature JunkieThe Hate U Give, Hairspray, and Bridgerton — a Conversation About ColorismDuring the summer of 2017, I read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I was attached to that book, hanging on to every page. After finishing…Mar 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
Feature JunkieAudrey Hepburn — The Unlikely Face of the ResistanceWhen considering important resisters during World War II, one’s mind does not first go to a 10-year-old girl, and one’s mind definitely…Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
Feature JunkieFriends — The Rachel TheoryBehind every popular show, there are hundreds of conspiracies; Friends is no exception to this rule. When Friends appeared on the screen…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
Feature JunkieA Rebel With and a Rebel Without a CauseRebel Without a Cause is a very misleading name for this film for two reasons: the first is that Jim — the protagonist played by James Dean…Jan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021
Feature JunkieA Cat Named “Cat”Lucy, Scout, Bailey, and Fluffy are all popular pet names. Pet owners, much like parents naming children, spend time picking out the…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Feature JunkieTen Movies to Spend Your Time on and Five not to Waste Your Time on in 2021It’s Friday night, you’ve just finished a long week of work and you are ready to free your mind. Alone with a pizza, or maybe some Chinese…Dec 28, 2020Dec 28, 2020
Feature JunkieA Tale of Two EndingsHow I Met Your Mother does not get enough credit for being a great show, and it is understandable why. The show has a lovable cast and an…Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
Feature JunkieElla Fitzgerald: Integrating the IndustryElla Fitzgerald became a household name through her incredible career as a jazz singer but is less well-known for her contributions to the…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Feature JunkieThe Not-So-Great GatsbyA few weeks ago, I had an interesting conversation with my family about The Great Gatsby. The conversation was centered around the…Nov 23, 2020Nov 23, 2020
Feature JunkieThe Devil Wears Prada, but Satan Wears SexismA sexist movie, The Devil Wears Prada, stars Andy, an unfashionable woman trying to make it as a magazine writer in New York City. The big…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020