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‘Spencer’ Is the Best Tale About Princess Diana’s Life to Date

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Pablo Larraín’s latest film starring Kristen Stewart is far rawer and more honest than other adaptions have been, as it portrays her as a human instead of a 'public figure.'…

December 12, 2021

Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on Bridgerton

‘Bridgerton’ Versus ‘Gossip Girl,’ or How To Make the Rich Relatable?

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While both series deal with scandals in high society, the recent Netflix Original fails at humanizing its wealthy and pompous cast of characters.…

February 26, 2021

Image of main characters in "The Princess Switch" in an article about gender roles. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

‘The Princess Switch’ Reflects on Gender Roles and Relationships

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

These royal romances are more than meets the eye when it comes to lessons in commitment and love.…

January 17, 2021

‘The Crown’ Shows the Royal Family’s Real-Life Fairytale Gone Wrong

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

Season 4 of the hit Netflix series captures the troubled British royalty during the 1980s, punctuated by Princess Diana and Prince Charles' tumultuous marriage.…

November 29, 2020

In an article about the Brown Skin Girl music video, a picture of Beyoncé

The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ Music Video Is an Iconic Celebration of Blackness

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Beyoncé's latest release is a celebration of Black beauty to empower Black women. The project unites African music and cultures in a visual masterpiece.…

September 10, 2020

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