Brittany Tenhage
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Richard E. Grant’s enthusiasm for his Oscar nomination is refreshing
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Every awards season, there’s a “darling.” They’re at the top of everyone’s winner list, everyone talks about them and they’re all over social media.…
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Acknowledging consensual non-monogamy and whether it’s right for you
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Non-monogamy can sound daunting and uncomfortable, or it can sound exciting and fun. It is an umbrella term that refers to a relationship that…
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You should be minding your own business when it comes to other people’s disabilities
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My grandma is 83 years-old and has very severe arthritis in her joints. What this means for me is that whenever I take…
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Accurate portrayals of sexual assault on television are important
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Since the end of May, BBC Casualty has been airing a storyline surrounding sexual assault involving two of the main characters. Casualty has been…
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Why the world needs to hear more about “Love, Simon”
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For the past few weeks, I’ve seen articles and various social media posts debating whether or not the film Love, Simon is a necessity.…
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Jessica Jones in the time of social change
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Marvel’s Jessica Jones is not your typical superhero. She’s a heavy drinker, she swears a lot, and doesn’t really care about being a superhero.…
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A journalist outed Lee Pace and it’s incredibly problematic
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It’s always very exciting for the LGBTQ+ community when somebody comes out and joins us, especially when it’s someone who lives in the public…
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Emma Stone’s Oscar comment proves she isn’t an intersectional feminist
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Award show season this year have been rife with political messages such as #TimesUp. Female presenters have been standing up for the lack of…
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More than just a movie: the cultural impact of Black Panther
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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther has been smashing records worldwide since it opened on Feb. 15. It grossed $242 million at US box offices during…
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Thinking more critically about the rebooted Spider-Man
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Film and TV franchises get rebooted all the time and that’s nothing new. Cast changes, licensing exchanges — 20-years-later — all that. It can…
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