The Relentless Victimization of Marilyn Monroe in "Blonde"
'Blonde' commits a relentless assault on the autonomy of Marilyn Monroe, reducing the icon to nothing more than a victim of the director's whims.

An acid humor essay that questions everyday aspects of life that make us need to achieve motherhood, with a critical view on contemporary maternity. Are we obsessed with what is biological? Is the cycle of mothers to daughters perpetuated?
'Blonde' commits a relentless assault on the autonomy of Marilyn Monroe, reducing the icon to nothing more than a victim of the director's whims.
As one of the women said in the film, friendship in your teens is “as important as any lover” and it’s clear they lived that philosophy throughout their early adult lives as well.
The film's storylines read as allegories for the queer experience and that's a source of solace for LGBTQIA+ fans!
Here are some of our picks for inclusive Black love stories in film and media. We hope you enjoy these tender love stories and beautiful depictions.
Praising Black representation and condemning the power structures that suppress it, a mother delivers an impassioned speech to her distant son.
In all honesty, “Black and Blue” is a satisfying experience, complete with solid craftsmanship. With the help of cinematographer Dante Spinotti, Deon Taylor (the director) creates a murky, lived in atmosphere.