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What is next for Twilight fans?
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Amidst the global pandemic, I think we have all found ourselves watching more movies and subscribing to more video streaming services. For me, it’s been Twilight. The Twilight series first started back in 2008, yet I still haven’t watched it until just this weekend. Immediately after the first film, I became very interested in the…
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Embracing your past and present passions
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I’m the type of person who used to take my passions incredibly seriously. When I was younger, the things that I liked were an essential part of who I was. I unabashedly — to an embarrassing extent — proudly embraced them without a hint of any shame whatsoever. Making my obsessions known to anyone who…
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Reviewing without validity: what it means for movie critics
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Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut Lady Bird was a genuine ode to youthful idealism and formation which touched critics and audiences alike with its scrupulous rendering of teenage coming to age, becoming one of the best reviewed films of last year. The spirited indie film is currently standing at an extremely uncommon 99% on the review…
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Representation isn’t the most important aspect of making a good film
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Recently, I’ve encountered a number of discussions about representation on film. This has come up in a number of different contexts, including both in and outside of the classroom. While I believe equal representation in film is important, representation without context can be almost as problematic as a lack of representation. As a film…
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