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The Black and White Metaphor in 'Passing'

Passing is a visually stunning portrayal of Larsen's story with an inclusive cast, and the performances of Thompson and Negga are sensational.

Semoy Booker

Avatar: Fire and Ash: A Female Led Marvel

An action film led by two queens, fighting for what they believe in through power and pain.

Ashley Delgadillo

Passionate and Undying, Love Needs No Language in The World to Come

"There is something going on between us that I cannot unravel."

Atreyo Palit

Disney Pixar's "Turning Red" - Mei as a Red Panda Learns Acceptance

Growing up is a challenge for everyone.

Bonnie Mukherjee

Steeped In Mystery: Decoding 'The Dark Circle'

Aspen Nelson

'The Half of it' Handles its Presented Social Issues Thoughtfully

The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.

Andrea Amoroso

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