The love-hate relationship between the sexes is a theme that is used in many movies. Romance and war makes for an interesting theme because it shows how we are all different yet we are also, all the same. Of course, the application of the theme is adjusted depending on what is the target age group …
10 is the Magic Number: Girl vs. Boy, Woman vs. Man Read More »
Some time ago, the goth look became very popular. It was a look defined by dark clothes and dark make-up. Along with the look, pop culture was suddenly influenced by the occult as Wicca and Witchcraft became a popular fascination for the masses. While it might be hard to determine what caused the sudden interest …
Do you remember a time when the schoolgirl look became hip? When girls ran to the malls to buy super short A-line skirts, knee-high stockings, and a pair of stacked-heeled penny loafers? Some of you might be too young to remember, but I do. It was the fashion craze of the late 90’s inspired by …
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Why is it that the heroine in most “chick flicks” have to undergo some transformation to find definition for themselves? Is it because there is a pervading social construct that, despite their struggle to find an independent self-definition, they still have to abide by? In The Devil Wears Prada, the female protagonist, Andie (Anne Hathaway), …
Any movie with a female heroine or heroines, normally within the genre of romantic comedy or drama. . .at least, according to today’s standards. Most “chick flicks” portray women who find an understanding of themselves after overcoming obstacles. This genre of film is a pop culture creation for movies that are deemed to only appeal …