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Netflix’s Shadow and Bone has a complicated relationship with race. It has a diverse cast, but not without its problems. Based on Leigh Bardugo’s two book series, the show features characters from the Shadow and Bone trilogy, which is very straight and white, and the Six of Crows duology, which is much more diverse. When bringing together a cast and writing about these characters, the team behind the show expanded upon some of the representation missing from the first trilogy, then seemed to take away representation from the duology. Shadow and Bone seems to play a bit of a push and pull game when it comes to portraying diversity onscreen.

Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.

Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.

This thrilling film about feminine rage and male hostility is an incredible depiction of the fragility of the male ego.

Hustlers was meant to be a film about female empowerment. And it was, to a certain extent. I expected and wanted this to be a kickass and complex film of sexy women who use their confidence, skills, and wits towards a brilliant plan to get revenge on the Wall Street guys who wronged them.

Like many things, like animals and people, they always evolve. When the first humans walked the Earth, they originated from Africa and were all black.