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Jul 29, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
On the stage of popular culture, it is a constant challenge to provide authentic, meaningful representation of various identities and cultures. Continuously we are seeing the growth and evolution of cinema like never before starring diverse casts and directors, providing an image of how to live an authentic life without shame or prejudice.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
When done correctly, thrillers can haunt viewers for years to come with their chilling narratives and intense storylines that keep audiences on the edge of their seats at every rewatch. However, one of the most underrated source of thriller films is the South Korean movie market. If there is one genre that Korean directors have fully perfected, it’s the subtle genius of a thriller.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
How many times have you watched a film and, for seemingly no reason at all, the female characters are shirtless or dressed in the most impractical yet sexy outfits? Or how often are female characters introduced only to immediately become a love interest? The answer is probably so often that it becomes almost a non-event. This is because we live in a society dominated by the male gaze.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
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. This evolution is particularly evident in lesbian films, a genre historically plagued by objectification and the male gaze.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
In a mesmerizing dance between text and screen, Park Chan-wook‘s The Handmaiden takes Sarah Waters‘ Victorian-era novel Fingersmith and transplants it into 1930s Korea, weaving a tale of deception, desire, and breathtaking transformation. How did this daring adaptation not only capture the essence of the original but elevate it to new artistic heights?
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May 3, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
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 end of the day, moviegoers are attracted to the theater for simple voyeuristic pleasure.
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Apr 27, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
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 lasting cultural legacies.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
Warning: Spoilers for Killers of the Flower MoonHow do we want our history to be told? Who has the right to tell stories of those who came before us? Films set in historical settings, particularly those that follow real individuals, have always been a hot subject of debate amongst scholars and movie fanatics alike.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
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 National Women’s Day amidst a period of unrest, during which women rallied for reduced working hours, equal pay, and suffrage rights.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
movies.mxdwn.com | Toby Lynn Huter
In the past few years, it seems that everywhere you look for Star Wars merch and content, you’re faced with the adorable little face of ‘baby Yoda,’ aka Grogu. Grogu’s rise to fame began when he debuted in 2019 with the Disney+ original series, The Mandalorian created by Jon Favreau. The first season, which aired in November of that year, did incredibly well with positive reviews across the board. The show was thus renewed in 2020 and a third time in 2023.
