An issue that is not only prevalent in today’s society, but also in comic books is – and you guessed it – sexism. Now you may say, “Wait a minute, we have Wonder Woman! She’s the epitome of feminism!” And while I won’t disagree with the fact that Diana Prince is a legendary, badass female character, unfortunately,
Despite the superiority that is often associated with entertainers in Hollywood, there is much racism and stereotyping aimed towards the small sector that people of color occupy within the industry. More often than not, minorities are typecast as what Americans perceive to be the standard face of their respective ethnicities, whether that be Asian, Arab,
This poem is the by product of my cinematic craze and enjoyment of movies. When you stop and think about the course of your life so far, you will realize that it is like a beautifully written cinematic masterpiece. Your memories are both tragic and joyful, all bundled up to form your own unique biography.
It seems as if every year more and more films get released, varying in different genres, length, and reception. As a moviegoer, I understand (and join in on) the hype over new films and trailers that come out but also find myself scratching my head at the thought of some movies that make it onto
Science fiction is diverse in its own nature: a realm that visualizes the impact of imagined science on the individual or society as a whole. The genre holds the power to transform the idea of reality by challenging our societal norms — often times through reflecting these norms in a different light. Consider the politics
The original 1964 Mary Poppins movie won over 20 awards — ranging from Oscars to Golden Globes. In the 53 years since, Mary Poppins has been adapted into a Broadway show, small theater productions, and numerous school plays. But what is it exactly about the singing nanny that has stolen everyone’s heart? First off, Disney’s version of Mary Poppins
I’ve been listening to the soundtrack of Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver for the past few days. It’s the kind of soundtrack that makes you want to dance or go on a long road trip, with songs you’d expect to find in a jukebox. It is both energetic and comforting, fuelling scenes with upbeat tempos while
Wonder Woman is a new superhero movie based off the DC Comics of the same name; with its recent release, it has received a lot of both praise and backlash from the public. The praise coming from the fact that it’s one of the few women superhero movies that is all about female empowerment. And the
Late last year, Wonder Woman was confirmed to be bisexual by Wonder Woman comic writer Greg Rucka. In an interview with Comicosity, he stated that yes, Diana “has been in love and had relationships with other women,” and she also has romantic interactions with Steve Trevor. When the news broke that Diana was finally confirmed to
In the age of an abundance of superheroes gracing our TV screens and saving the day, sometimes it’s nice to have shades of gray. Not fifty shades, but you know what I mean. It’s nice to have an antihero. Who, in most cases, lack the conventional morality and do-goodness that may become exhausting and not
On March 3, 2017, the movie Logan hit the big screen. It follows the classic Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) as he continues to live in the X-Men world, but in this spin-off, Logan is keeping a low profile while caring for a dying Professor X. Despite how much he tries to remain unaffected, Logan’s plans change when he meets a
Imagine: The world as you know it is about to end…or so young Ginger thinks in the 2013 coming-of-age indie movie Ginger & Rosa, directed by Sally Potter, which stars Elle Fanning (Ginger) and Alice Englert (Rosa). Anti-Cold War campaigns in London begin to clash with the sexual revolution of the 1960s. Everyone is