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As of Sept. 14, 2019, Karyn Kusama’s cult classic Jennifer’s Body is 10 years old. The film holds a specialContinue Reading
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“Hoop Dreams” is right on time, even 25 years later
The documentary “Hoop Dreams” has called to me like a faint echo, growing louder throughout my life, reminding me aboutContinue Reading
Lessons from “Girlchild”
I’ve recommended Tupelo Hassman’s Girlchild to three different people for three completely different reasons. One was a classmate interested in exploring mother-daughterContinue Reading
