Katie Constantine 
The Help was trending on Netflix this past week. Many believed this sudden rise in views was due to the recent protests and thus increase in communication about race. A number of people took issue with this being the movie of choice, saying it perpetuates the white savior trope, a storyline where a white character […]Read Post ›
This past summer I sat down with scenic designer Derek McLane to discuss the inner workings of his craft and his journey navigating the industry. He is the mastermind behind Hairspray Live!, Broadway’s current smash hit Moulin Rouge, and many other award-winning productions. You can see more of his work on his website. Interview conducted […]Read Post ›
Let’s be honest, surviving your twenties takes some determination, a bit of coffee, and an inspirational quote folder in your phone. There’s the constant sleep deprivation, which doesn’t help the anxiety felt about the trajectory of careers and relationships, and being too broke to escape it all for a weekend. So you go the cheap […]Read Post ›
The past year has seen a long list of new shows premiere, but your time is valuable and you don’t want to waste it starting a disappointing series. So we did the leg work for you and found the top new shows worth your time. 1. Pen15 A Hulu original with a twist. The […]Read Post ›
Julia Powell is a Cambridge-based painter who left her job at a top law firm to pursue her creative passion for painting. You may have seen her work on her popular Instagram page, which features her adorable dog Ella, or on the set of various television episodes. You can explore more of her watercolor and […]Read Post ›
When building a plot around a protagonist, a writer’s goal is to have the audience root for them. That’s pretty simple to achieve when the hero is considered a good person. The character development becomes complicated when the lead of a movie or show is an antihero. The antihero is usually driven by their negative […]Read Post ›
Whenever one watches a romantic comedy, it’s important to know who’s creating the messaging. Just because the main character’s a woman, doesn’t mean the story portrays a woman’s point of view. In reality, it’s the writer’s point of view, and more than half the time that position is held by a man. There are many […]Read Post ›
Recently, there has been an uptick in the number of remakes and reboots in both film and television. Some have been great additions to the originals, while others have left viewers wishing the producers had just left them alone. If you haven’t yet seen the latest remakes, have no fear! We compiled a list of […]Read Post ›
On the cover of the book The Outsiders, the author’s name is written as S.E. Hinton. She thought if consumers knew she was a woman, they’d be less likely to buy and praise her book. Therefore, she used her initials to disguise her gender, and the book was a hit. Maybe this seems ridiculous or […]Read Post ›
The best way to become a great screenwriter is by watching and reading movies with fantastic writing that inspire us to take a deeper look at the structures, dialogue, and character or world building within them. It’s also helpful to watch them when you’re feeling uninspired, to give yourself that little spark to get you […]Read Post ›
