A previous post considered how María Félix is seen as an inspiration or muse for artists and creators. In my book about her I aim to challenge this idea as one that is a tired cliché frequently used about and against women in such as way that it has robbed them of creative agency in…
Tag: Taste
We Need (More and Better) Reviewers
Normally on these pages, I write about what I’ve been researching. Today, I want to write about why I would love others to write more and better reviews. There are two prompts to this post. This past weekend I watched First They Killed My Father (Angelina Jolie, 2017) a Netflix film about a child soldier…
Jennifer Lopez and Bordertown
I get regular updates on Jennifer Lopez in my email because I’ve been writing about her as an actor and star/celebrity. What is very clear from the daily coverage is the level of scrutiny and speculation she, her partner, and family lives with which she navigates through carefully curated media appearances and regular updates on…