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“Little Fires Everywhere" Illuminates Racial Tension in Female Friendships
The series attempts to illuminate often unseen societal inequities.
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“Promising Young Woman” Aims to Redeem the Rape-Revenge Tale. Does It?
In recent decades, audiences have become desensitized to rape stories.
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Of Course We’re Attracted to Chaotic TV Shows Right Now
Though this seems to be a counterintuitive phenomenon, it appears we’re all turning to anxiety-inducing TV in these exceptionally anxiety-inducing times.
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“Crip Camp” Brings Visibility to the History of Disabled Activists
There are no human rights without disability rights, and Camp Jened produced many of the feisty activists that took on this fight.
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Sex Re-Education: Netflix Offers a New Spin on Teen Virginity
Though teen dramas claim to empower girls, toxic patterns prevent their characters from fulfilling their potential.
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Stories Unmasked: The Two-Pronged Genius of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire’s” Abortion Scene
Céline Sciamma’s work applies warmth and connection to an act made to seem harsh and cold.
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The Truth about TV News Is Far Scarier Than Fiction
The points these movies are making—that news is selectively curated, hosts can be vapid, and commercial television is motivated more by profit than public service—were perhaps shocking once but are now the least of our problems.
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11 TV Shows Feminists Should Watch While Social Distancing
Since it’s difficult to keep up with the sheer amount of television in ordinary times, hopefully these days of quarantine offers a chance to play catch-up.
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“Steven Universe Future” Hasn’t Backed down from Mental Health
Steven Universe Future has brought Steven’s mental health to the forefront.
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“I Am Not Okay with This” Turns Queer Angst into Physical Power
Syd’s burgeoning queerness, in particular, becomes verbalized via her superpowers.
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