Written by Katie Constantine Edited by Morgan Moore The new movie Cruella, written by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara, dives into the backstory of the infamous villain from 101 Dalmatians, Cruella De Vil. In order for the movie to be a success, it’s crucial for the writers to get us to root for Cruella. This […]Read Post ›
With the country opening back up as more and more of the population gets vaccinated, the movies that were held from release last summer are now gearing up for their theater releases this summer. That, coupled with the regular summer releases we see each year, means it’s going to be an action-packed lineup. Here are […]Read Post ›
It’s February, which means Galentine’s Day is upon us! If you haven’t heard of it, Leslie Knope crowned February 13th as a day to celebrate amazing female friendships. While we’re forced to stay in this year, and most likely separate from our close friends, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate with our favorite big screen […]Read Post ›
Halloween is just around the corner, and things are a bit tough this year, so we’ve compiled the perfect spooky movies that will put a smile on your face! 1. Shaun of the Dead 2. What We Do in the Shadows 3. Young Frankenstein 4. Ready or Not 5. Boo: A Madea Halloween (1 and […]Read Post ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 you to take a deeper look at the structures, dialogue, characters, and 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 writing. So […]Read Post ›
One could very easily write a long research paper about Black Panther. Much has already been said about the importance of its powerful and groundbreaking mainstream representation, from Time Magazine’s February 19 cover story by Jamil Smith, to the Twitter campaign #WhatBlackPantherMeanstoMe begun by Kayla Sutton of the website Black Girl Nerds, to a flood […]Read Post ›
Lizzie Nichols is an illustrator based out of Los Angeles, California. She is currently a Visual Development Artist at Sony Pictures Animation, has worked as Lead Set Designer at Rubicon Group Holdings (RGH), and is a former Disney Imagineer. Lizzie is responsible for creating animated worlds and characters that help tell a specific story. You can […]Read Post ›
