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Author: John Jackson

How Much True Crime TV Is Too Much?

June 28, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
We’re being inundated with new limited series like “Under the Banner of Heaven” and “The Staircase” — but there is one show that is a nice palate cleanser.

How ’90s Teen Movies Reflected The Real-Life Homophobia Throughout The Decade

June 27, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
Films like “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “Clueless” and “Cruel Intentions” held up an unflinching mirror to the roles young people were socialized to play in a heteronormative society.

The Culture Shifters Who Are Changing The World

June 23, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
Our annual list of artists, activists, entertainers and entrepreneurs who are doing the work to make change and inspire others.

How The Tribeca Film Festival Underscored The Resilience of Filmmaking

June 21, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
Even as the pandemic rages on, the event steadfastly highlighted impressive movies across genres, languages and formats that attendees — both virtual and in-person — could enjoy.

What ‘Good Luck To You, Leo Grande’ Star Daryl McCormack Understands About Intimacy

June 17, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
The actor talked to HuffPost about subverting the ways sex workers are portrayed on-screen, modern masculinity and his “exposing and simplistic” new film.

Shonda Rhimes’ Shows Treated Abortion Matter-Of-Factly When Few Shows Did

June 15, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
“Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” depicted abortion in ways most TV shows hadn’t before. Now, the showrunner is reflecting on how she got each storyline made.

‘Sex And The City’ Deftly Portrayed The Complexity Of Choice

June 14, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
The word “abortion” was rarely uttered on screen back in 2001, but writer Jenny Bicks wanted women to feel it was OK.

‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ Moved The Needle On Abortion Nearly 20 Years Ago

June 13, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
Screenwriter Shelley Scarrow, who wrote “Accidents Will Happen,” talks about why it’s important to portray teens navigating abortion.

‘Ms. Marvel’ Is A Turning Point For Muslim American Visibility In Hollywood

June 10, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
It’s not enough to be included on screen. Our communities deserve range.

‘Fire Island’ Remixes A Classic Jane Austen Tale — While Blazing Its Own Path

June 2, 2022 John Jackson My Blog
Joel Kim Booster and Andrew Ahn discuss making a movie about queer Asian joy, and the Austen adaptations and rom-coms that influenced them.

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