Share: Since their inception, television and film have always somewhat functioned as a mirror held up to our current society, often reflecting where we are as a culture. In light of the three “Love Island” actors who took their lives in the past few years, as well as a third recent “Love Is Blind” contestant who is currently in the process of suing Netflix for traumatic experiences on the set, it has begun to raise many questions regarding the ethicality of reality television. Despite the …
Mickey Mouse ring or chokers: Haters won’t let the Dodgers win
Share: Even if you aren’t a fan of baseball, most people should know who the Los Angeles Dodgers are. A team filled with a rich history, consistent winning, and passionate fans, how can one not know about this team? When you’re as popular as the Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, or Cubs, it’s easy to gain a large group of haters who wish nothing but pain and misery on that team. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ranked as the #1 most …
‘Beat LA’ is actually good for LA
Share: “Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA!” This is a chant that Los Angeles sports fans are all too familiar with. Some fans are annoyed with it, while others think of it as the biggest compliment. Typically, teams like the 49ers, Giants, Padres, and Celtics are the main ones who enjoy chanting this when hosting a Los Angeles team. I believe the chant is a great thing for the city for many reasons. The chant originally started back in 1982, during the Eastern Conference Finals …
West End’s new Juliet doesn’t owe you beauty
Share: The internet has gone crazy with misogyny, racism, and featurism over the casting of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s “Romeo and Juliet” play. Time and time again, the internet seems to find a woman of color to criticize for her non-European-centric features. With Avantika Vandanapu receiving immense amounts of hate for a fan-cast of a Rapunzel remake that wasn’t even confirmed, and both Rachel Zegler and Halle Bailey receiving backlash for simply not being white, it is becoming evident that women of …
A loving family doesn’t have to start with marriage
Share: As the story goes, women can’t do anything without getting shamed and criticized. Each day consists of faulting women on something new that is either out of their control or not of their preference. When a woman chooses to embark on a life unparalleled to the traditional way, it’s considered wrong and sinful in the eyes of what may feel like a stronger judgment. Earlier this week, an Instagram mutual of mine made a post to her story that negatively targeted women who get …