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American Politics, Fatphobia, Musicals, Race, Reviews

Everything Wrong with Hairspray The Musical (2007)

(Source of photo – justwatch.com/uk/movie/hairspray-2007 ) Hairspray the Musical (2007) is a film loved by many. It explores themes of acceptance, triumph and dreams which are relatable subjects used in film, theatre and storytelling all over the world. Rewatching this childhood classic thirteen years later, it was shocking to see how many issues are embedded within Hairspray’s portrayal of 1960s Baltimore, its understanding of race … Continue reading Everything Wrong with Hairspray The Musical (2007)

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feminism, Reviews, sexism, Sexuality, Women of Colour

Amazon Prime’s Tokyo Girl: Thought-Provoking and Raw Social Commentary

(Source – Amazon Prime) Tokyo Girl is one of Amazon Prime’s hidden gems of 2018. The story follows Aya Saito (played by Asami Mizukawa), a young girl living in a small country town known as Akita. At the age of 23, Aya moves to Tokyo city. Fascinated by the wealth, romance and lifestyle of rich Tokyo women, it is her dream to live a life that … Continue reading Amazon Prime’s Tokyo Girl: Thought-Provoking and Raw Social Commentary

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American Politics, black women, Race, Reviews

The BlacKkKlansman Fails Its Black Audience

(Left: Ron Stallworth/John David Washington Right: Ron Stallworth) Source – http://www.vanityfair.com Spike Lee’s The BlacKkKlansman is an interesting “documentary like” film. It reveals the historical and present day realities of being black in America, whilst forcing its audience to acknowledge that white supremacy is alive and well. My issue is whether or not Spike Lee’s approach to talking about race is truly confrontational. The majority … Continue reading The BlacKkKlansman Fails Its Black Audience

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