Author: Vivian Zhang
How Diversity in Casting Changes The Story of Waitress
Diverse casting in previous white roles can expand on stories and create more spaces for actors of colour in the industry. It’s important to open…
The Relationship Between Dystopian Fiction and People of Colour
The unjust society written in young adult dystopian fiction can very much be our own world told through the wrong perspective – where are the…
Behind Blonde – The Exploitation and Trauma of Marylin Monroe
Andrew Dominik’s Blonde has been making controversial headlines since its initial announcement. Upon release, the internet has made an uproarious rejection of Hollywood’s poor reflection…
Only Murders In The Building – The Mystery of The Generational Gap
Murder-mystery series Only Murders In The Buildings unites comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short with popstar-actress Selena Gomez. But what makes this cross-generational trio…
Character Contexts – Diversity in Casting Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Diverse casting in previously predominantly white ensembles creates an entirely different context for the characters. This article discusses its effects through Moulin Rouge! The Musical.…
Anything Can Happen In The Woods: How Diverse is Broadway’s Into The Woods?
Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into The Woods has seen a revival on the St James Theatre stage recently. This modernization of the classic has taken Broadway…
From Never Have I Ever to Turning Red: The Relationship Between a Mother and a Daughter in Asian Media
The relationship between mother and daughter has been heavily prevalent in films and television series focusing on Asian families; here are some examples from the…
The Cultural Backdrop In Hollywood’s Biggest Films
The Cultural Backdrop explains how some of Hollywood’s biggest films lend themselves to the “cultural background.” This article will be a dissection of the disparity…
Broadway’s Movin’ On Up! Dissecting Diversity In Modern Casting
Live theatre has carried its legacy down the years. An element of what remains is its exclusivity. This exclusivity extends itself through various facets location,…