by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 18, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, literature, Philosophy
There’s nothing wrong with an adult who loves children’s literature. However, there is something wrong when they accept the moral foundations of such media as absolute truth. I am an adult who loves Harry Potter and classical Disney fairytale movies. Was... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 1, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, History, literature
Why are most female characters in contemporary media… dull? The average female character is ‘empowered’ and ‘takes no crap from anyone.’ But she’s as rich as a sponge soaked in mud. There are no intricate flaws, and any danger she’s in: don’t worry, she can get... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 14, 2020 | Cinema
Cuties, the film recently released by Netflix, is rather controversial. We follow an Islamic immigrant girl who now lives in France. In an attempt to break away from her identity, she watches sexually suggestive video content. Eventually, she and four other girls... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 9, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, Liberty, literature
In 2024, films aiming for a ‘Best Picture’ nomination at the Academy Awards must fulfill diversity requirements. These requirements apply to both cast and crew. You can see the ‘diversity standards’ from BNO News below: NEW: Film academy says... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 7, 2020 | Cinema, Liberty, literature, Philosophy
From the neon-skyline of Blade Runner to the hellscape of Brazil, science fiction depicts worlds similar to us, but different in many ways. When October, 2019 loomed, we didn’t have floating cars or replicant technology. Although Los Angeles, the Californian...