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In recent years, the rise of the internet and the sharing of ideas across diverse populations have led to an increase in people identifying openly as queer. This cultural shift has prompted the film industry to cater more to queer audiences, moving away from the predominantly straight-focused narratives of the past.

In general, cinema is an escapist’s dream. What better way to get away from the world for a moment than to sit in the dark and watch someone else work their way through a world completely separate from this one? What happens on that screen can’t hurt you, it might be able to toy with your emotions a bit, but at the

Cult classics, the cherished underdogs of cinema, weave their unique magic into the fabric of pop culture. Often starting as box-office flops, these films blossom into phenomena adored by dedicated fanbases. They are among history's most memorable and iconic films and significantly shape subcultures while leaving

International Women’s Day, celebrated every year on March 8th, is one of the oldest commemorative days dedicated to acknowledging and addressing privilege and oppression in the pursuit of equality. Originating in the early 20th century, the Socialist Party of America marked February 28, 1909, as the inaugural

One of the most influential factors in storytelling is the voice telling the story. Switching perspective or narration style halfway through a story or even recreating a story from a different perspective can completely change how the story is told. How events are explained in the narrative will depend on how that

Since 1926, February has marked Black History Month in the United States. Observed as a time of pride, education, and celebration in Black communities, the establishment of a recognized time to focus on Black history goes almost one hundred years to 1926 when what is now known as the Association for the Study of

When thinking about times of the year to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, most minds would jump to June, Pride Month. While June is typically a time to attend pride festivals and highlight queer joy, for the past thirty years or so, the month of February has been deemed LGBTQ+ History Month; it has become a more serious time

Throughout history, movies have been used to process trauma or allow audiences to work through their reactions to potential futures. Collective trauma is often depicted in historical fiction, where recurring themes are shown in a historical context to cope with lingering negative feelings that continue to haunt a

For as long as cinema has existed, directors have had agendas with which they approach stories. Whether these stories are means of documenting and celebrating history or reaching to represent specific audiences, every film comes locked and loaded with an underlying message. Perhaps one of the most obvious means of

Why does every trip to the movie theater these days feel like a warp back in time? Between re-releases and remakes, it’s hard to keep the new releases and old favorites lists straight. Recently, it feels like every other film is a remake of an iconic older movie, this time in a new musical style. Remaking classic or