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Exploring the themes of woman empowerment through Netflix's Trigger Warning
Exploring the themes of woman empowerment through Netflix's Trigger Warning As we evolve into the changing nuances of contemporary cinema, the stereotypical portrayals of women as passive and nurturing abodes for their masculine figures have seen a new light with female representation as thought-provoking leaders and competent individuals who are no damsels in distress waiting for their saviours. Netflix’s recent movie Trigger Warning, starring Jessica Alibi, is a similar hard-hitting tale. Jessica Alba channels her inner maverick as she plays a serving U.S. military officer who must return home after a tragic incident. Despite the film's excellent craftsmanship, some of its subtleties revert to the same clichés that can be found in other Hollywood productions. Let's examine the themes of women's empowerment that the movie explores in more detail.
By Hridya Sharmaabout 10 hours ago in Critique
The Rifleman
'The Rifleman' starring Chuck Conners was a television western about Lucas McCain and his son Mark in the town of North Fork near Laramie. In each episode there was a lesson to learn whether for an adult or a child. I remember the beginning when Lucas is slowly walking shooting the rifle rapid fire with Chuck Conners staring at the camera. This was a series that was before my time, but I have seen a few reruns from time to time. It was a series that followed a particular sequence from episode to episode. There is a crime and investigation of sorts and a solution sought after and a decision made.
By Mark Grahama day ago in Critique
Valley of the Dinosaurs
Back in the day on Saturday mornings in the late seventies there were various kinds of programs from the normal cartoon to live action programs. There was a cartoon that I remember entitled 'Valley of the Dinosaurs' a cartoon about the Butler family and their trip of exploration into the prehistoric past. The cartoon was well-detailed in depicting the Butler family and the cave family they encountered and their surroundings from the flora to the fauna (dinosaurs). There were lessons to learn about cooperation and accepting others for who they are.
By Mark Grahama day ago in Critique
An open letter to my friend and soul character, Monica.
An open letter to my friend and soul character, Monica. Someone who overthinks is also someone who overloves. Ahh! that quote hitd the heart in the same way cupid strikes his dart. Monica Geller, the super organized, super smart, classy woman, you have always been the backbone of your group, the one whom everyone would turn to when in need, or when they needed a shoulder to cry on. Family is the safe place that shields you from the animosity of the outer world. It helps you build your self-image and creates a sense of belonging.
By Hridya Sharmaa day ago in Critique
The one when Joey Tells Rachel
I am falling in love with you! I don’t get it! I said I am falling in love with you. The very noteworthy scene between Rachel and Joey in the most-watched sitcom friends tells us about love. The very fact that Joey fell love in with Rachel has contradictory reactions from the audience. Joey and Rachel have been friends for several years, and friendship is something that comes with its rules and regulations, its ups and downs. Humans are contracted beings, the ones who take everything for granted when it comes easy.
By Hridya Sharmaa day ago in Critique
From Eye Candy to Mind Boggler: Unveiling the Puzzling Narrative of "Anyone but You
From Eye Candy to Mind Boggler: Unveiling the Puzzling Narrative of "Anyone but You The visual appeal of exotic locations and captivating yet stimulating romantic comedies has always been soaring for decades. The audience loves an escape from their mundane lives into a whirlwind of romance, with heartwarming plots and a sizzling chemistry. Anyone But You sets the bar high when it comes to a visually appealing storyline and the ensemble, yet falls flat with its plot, leaving the audience contemplating and uninterested as the story unfolds. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare is said to be the inspiration for the movie Anyone But You. That may or may not be the case, though, as Shakespeare's entire body of work has become imbued with archetypal meanings—just as every detective has some debt to Sherlock Holmes. Let's get straight to this rom-com and discuss the various nuances of this film
By Hridya Sharmaa day ago in Critique
Land of the Lost
'Land of the Lost' was a live action program on Saturdays that took a family of explorers to the era of dinosaurs. There was the father Rick Porter and his son and daughter Will and Holly. There were plenty of adventures in this land, but they had to be careful of the Slestack a group of walking and hissing lizards that were usually green except for one named Inca or something like that who helped the Porter family. There were pylons all over the place where they could enter and go to other times. Once again there were lessons for viewers to learn and in this one science was a good subject.
By Mark Graham2 days ago in Critique
Gunsmoke
"Bang" 'Gunsmoke' starring James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillion. This was a television western cowboy show where the good guys won and the bad guys lost. There was Miss Kitty, Festus, Doc, Newly and before them Quint and Chester as deputies. 'Gunsmoke' was a drama but also had a lot of comedy thanks to Festus at times. There were plenty of lessons one could learn as well.
By Mark Graham2 days ago in Critique
Grizzly Adams
There was an old television show in the mid to late seventies named 'Grizzly Adams' starring Dan Haggerty who portrayed the main character who was accused of a crime he did not commit so he left his family and went out into the wilderness. The time period was the 1800's. Adams made friends with a grizzly bear hence the name of the show, called Ben along with a trader trapper by the name of Mad Jack and an Indian, his blood brother, named Nicoma. This was also show that in a way taught various survival skills in the wilderness that one can still use today when going camping and even the basics of right and wrong in solving various issues.
By Mark Graham2 days ago in Critique