Danielle Richardson, Florida State University, Author at Study Breaks

Surprise & Prejudice: The 4 Best Jane Austen Adaptations

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In light of Ibi Zoboi’s new novel, here are the four best retellings — with a twist! — of 'Pride and Prejudice.'…

November 5, 2018

Afros, Cornrows, Weaves and the Roots of Identity

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As black women find increasing representation in media, their hairstyles get political.…

October 1, 2018

Zendaya the Mermaid? I’m Here for It

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Rumors of the Disney actress being cast in the upcoming live-action 'Little Mermaid' have fans singing 'choose the girl.'…

September 19, 2018

Can A Nazi Love Story Succeed in the Box Office?

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'Where Hands Touch' hopes so.…

September 15, 2018

If You’re an Ex-Church Kid, You Need to Watch ‘Greenleaf’

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Scandal can happen in any house, even the Lord’s.…

September 9, 2018

Why This Fat Girl Is Extremely Disappointed With Netflix’s ‘Insatiable’

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A follow-up to my original, tragically optimistic article.…

August 23, 2018

‘Nappily Ever After’ Deftly Highlights a Black Woman’s Hair Experience

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The Netflix film portrays a daily struggle of black women everywhere.…

August 17, 2018

Why This Fat Girl Is Actually Excited for Netflix’s ‘Insatiable’

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The show offers a (mostly) realistic portrayal of dealing with being overweight.…

August 9, 2018

Could ‘Hush Hush’ Be the New ‘Twilight?’

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Who needs sparkly vampires when you've got handsome, brooding angels?…

August 3, 2018

The 4 Best Female-Centric Shows from the 2018 Emmy Nominees

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We're not going to use the phrase 'strong female lead,' but you get the idea.…

July 26, 2018

Why Casting Amandla Stenberg in ‘The Hate U Give’ Is Problematic

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Colorism is a subtle, but no less important hurdle for representation to overcome.…

July 21, 2018

Why Greta Gerwig Is the Perfect Director for ‘Little Women’

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After her masterful job with 'Lady Bird,' she's proved that she's ready to tackle Alcott's famous novel.…

July 12, 2018

Meet Morgan Matson, Your New Favorite YA Author This Summer

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Characters you can relate to and romances that aren't ridiculously cliché — sounds like a great beach day novel to me.…

July 6, 2018

‘Anne with an E’ Is a Children’s Show for Thinking Audiences

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In a world that applauds constant cynicism, 'Anne with an E' is a breath of fresh air.…

June 28, 2018

Hollywood’s Newest Trend? Badass Groups of Female Criminals

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There's something dangerously good about these movies — and it's not the men.…

June 22, 2018

Why the ‘Me Before You’ Series Needs a Second and Third Movie

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The gut-wrenching twist at the end of the first film has, short-sightedly, discouraged any follow-ups.…

June 16, 2018

How Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth’ Gets Almost Everything Wrong

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Featuring a male protagonist who is more controlling than cute and unrealistic friendship rules, 'The Kissing Booth' misses its mark.…

June 8, 2018

4 Black Women Tearing It Up in YA Literature

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Because representation matters, even in fictional teen romances.…

May 30, 2018

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