Slowly but surely, we are making our way through all of Regina Spektor’s fantastic studio albums (I believe there’s only two to go after this!) Today, of course, we are tearing apart her most recent album, the 2017 goodie Remember Us to Life. Regina, if you’re reading this, we need a new album pronto! Per…
Read MoreElla Enchanted: Power, Wealth, & Class
If you’ve stuck around for a while, you know that I love writing super thiccc, in-depth reviews about films I’ve grown up with. I’ve covered everything from Coraline to The Truman Show, and now, I’m super excited to talk about one of my favorite childhood movies: Ella Enchanted. So, here’s the thing. Netflix RUDELY removed…
Read MoreMovie Meaning Monday: Is Coraline a Metaphor for Domestic Abuse?
*Spoilers* If you’ve been keeping up with my previous Movie Meaning Mondays, you may have noticed that the topics I’m writing about are pretty random. There’s a reason for that. For the most part, all of the articles I write that answer some sort of big question are topics I’ve googled in the past, but…
Read MoreMovie Meaning Monday: The Truman Show: A Cynical Take on Media and Christianity
“We accept the reality of the world with which we’re presented.” -Christof *SPOILERS! Watch the movie first if you haven’t already!* Have you ever seen a movie that’s so, so good, it’s almost painful to watch? That’s how I feel when I hear the first few bars of The Truman Show theme. If you tuned…
Read MoreMovie Meaning Monday: Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang an Allusion to Nazi Germany?
*Spoilers, duh.* Y’all, I have happy butterflies in my stomach today. I am so, so excited to start Movie Meaning Monday, and even better, kick it off with one of my favorite movies of all time. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is really one of those movies that will hold a special place in your childhood,…
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