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Are DVDs Dead?
I’m sure at least some of the readers and writers of Affinity will be personally familiar with the concept of the VHS. No menu, poor picture quality, and having to rewind all the way back to the start of the film to watch it again (keeping your eyes closed the whole time to avoid spoilers […]
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If You Haven’t Seen ‘Deadpool 2’ Yet, You’re Missing Out
The sequel everyone has been waiting for is finally here, and it’s everything I expected. WARNING! Spoilers ahead! The first movie was more of an origin story that explained how Wade Wilson turned into what he is, but now that the introductions have been made, Deadpool is here and he’s more ready to fight than […]
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5 You Know If You Attended CAAMFest36 2018
CAAMFest36 is the largest Asian/Asian-American festival showcase in the nation, presented by the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). Beginning on May 10th and ending on May 24th, venues throughout the Bay Area screen over 100 films and hosting cultural events including live music and food offerings. CAAMFest attracted 27,000 people last year and about 40,000 […]
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‘Captain Marvel’: A Turning Point In the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Avengers: Infinity War spoilers ahead. Following the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel fans are counting on Captain Marvel to make things right again. Since screenwriter Stephen McFeely confirmed that Captain Marvel wasn’t making an appearance in Infinity War, it didn’t come as a shock when the newest character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) wasn’t […]
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Why Film Ratings Don’t Matter
It’s a scenario we’ve all been in: you get in after work or school, you sit down with friends or family, and you try to find a movie to put on. What’s the first thing you do when you think of one? Google the title, look at the Rotten Tomatoes rating and decide based on […]
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Feminist Movies Everyone Should Watch This May
Despite living in the age of #MeToo and #TimesUp, turning on the TV to a female-directed movie, or one with a strong feminist message, is harder than it should be. For this reason, I’ve compiled a list of 10 empowering, moving and inspiring feminist movies for you to watch, whether you’re looking for something to […]
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Five Incredible Short Films You Can Watch On YouTube Right Now
Although it’s easy to think of YouTube as just for tutorials and vlogs, there’s a huge creative outlet in the form of short films. While they obviously range in quality, here I’ve cultivated some of the best, all available to legally watch at the links below and all under fifteen minutes long. Think of all […]
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‘I Feel Pretty’ Is Missing the Point of Body Positivity
Amy Schumer’s new movie “I Feel Pretty” was released Friday and has seen a ton of positive reviews from the likes of The New York Times and Rolling Stone, but they seem to be missing the whole point of body positivity. In the movie, Schumer’s character hits her head in a SoulCycle class and wakes […]
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Arman Darbo Talks About the New Film ‘And Then I Go,’ Bullying and More
The new indie film And Then I Go takes you inside the mind of two troubled teenagers who end up deciding to ignite a school shooting event. The film deals with the social stigma of teenagers who start off getting bullied and then later resort to an act of violence. I was able to see […]
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Avengers Infinity War Didn’t Disappoint: A Review
SPOILERS AHEAD
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CREDIT: BIG WORLD CINEMA / AFROBUBBLEGUM REDIT: BIG WORLD CINEMA / AFROBUBBLEGUMLGBTQ+ Love Story ‘Rafiki’ is BANNED In Kenya
Kenyan LGBTQ+ Love Story: Rafiki, the first Kenyan Film invited to premiere at Cannes, has been banned in its home country. In a statement released today by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), the film was banned for its homosexual themes, something that is illegal in Kenya. “The Kenya Film Classification Board would like to […]