The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladtter-day Saints (LDS) erroneously promotes "Jane and Emma" as a friendship in adversity. Uneven from the onset — we are introduced to Jane through a prophetic dream about Emma and Emma through a close-up of her hand cradling a revolver — this unlikely relationship is not inspirational; it is stereotypical of oppressors and the privileged. Emma is portrayed as sympathetic and Jane as a faithful servant in perpetual gratitude. This film—title, poster, trailer, tagline, music and narrative— reeks of religious justification and commodification.
Category: Profiles
Celebrity Publicity Stunts: TMI, Clout Chasing, Trolling…
Celebrities are oversharing and their followers, generation overshare, are happily along for the ride. For today's celebrities everything can be monetized and promoted. For the attention hungry, life is but a publicity stunt.
Tyrese Gibson’s Antics Are Kanye Levels of Alarming
Long demonstrating the kind of unhinged behavior we have seen from Disney child stars and disconnected mega celebrities, Tyrese Gibson is not well. So what are we all doing about it?
Podcast Review: With Episode 302 “WHOREible Decisions” Has Already Won Best Sex Podcast of 2023
Radical from its inception, 'WHOREible Decisions'' success is an anomaly. This Black, queer, sex positive space built for and by Black women is thriving and propelling its creators into media mogulhood.
Men, in 2023 Embrace Civility & Decorum!
The war of the sexes brought us incels, manosphere, men of value and a whole lot of men simply behaving badly. In 2023 we have to pray for the return of decency.
Lori Harvey Covers “Essence Magazine” and Finally Speaks
Once labeled a socialite, an intentionally nebulous moniker, Lori Harvey is the face of young, Black and wealthy feminism in the new millennium.
#PodcastingSoWhite: Is Meghan Markle’s “Archetypes” a Game Changer?
With royal ties, an A guest list and Spotify, Meghan Markle's "Archetypes" highlights how difficult it is to disrupt an entrenched industry.
The TEA On Social Media BEEFS From Wendy Williams to Madonna
Social media beefs are far more than viral moments. They feed our algorithms with fleckless scrolling and keep our 'celebrities' in the forefront. It has become a hamster wheel many cannot or will not depart.
Does Lizzo’s fourth album, “Special” prove her a generational artist?
Lizzo may just be this generation's Aretha Franklin!
Is comedian Andrew Schulz really saving comedy?
Andrew Schulz is arguably winning where some of the industry's notables (Chris Rock and Chappelle) are experiencing career hiccups. Is Schulz just another insult comic or the savior of a dying art?
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