Author: Anushka Mukherjee
Film Festivals In America That Are Changing the Narrative
Film festivals are a tool of social expression. They are a platform that allows filmmakers to tackle various issues through a creative medium. Here is…
The Alarming Disparity Between Film Critics and Their Consumers
For generations, the critics on board the major film festivals have looked exactly like most of those who make the films: male and white. It…
Diversity in Film Festivals: 35% POC and 8% Women
Film festivals are an instrumental aspect of our society that influence and shape the culture we practice. Thus, these festivals need to be inclusive and…
How Diverse is Netflix’s LGBTQ+ Show “Heartstopper”?
Members of the LGBTQ+ community crave to see characters like them on screen. While few films and shows have managed to include accurate representation, Netflix’s…
How “Lady Bird” Falls in the Trap of White Feminism
Feminist films have become quite the trend in the past decade. Since the feminist movement started gaining massive media attention and traction, Hollywood jumped on…
Is Children’s Literature Diverse Enough?
Growing up, very few readers felt they could relate to the characters they read about in their books. For a young child, this can create…
How is White Feminism Impacting the Feminist Movement?
The rise in feminist films has been steady in the past decade. Hollywood is producing more female-driven movies, and women are also taking the lead…