You Create Intricate Rituals: The Homoerotic Action Movie
Rebecca unpacks themes of homoeroticism in action films, from the more obvious classics to unsuspecting gems.
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blossom mag
- Apr 1
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Editors' Note - April 2023
This month, editors Lola Estok and Maddy Sutka talk about growth and all the messy and complicated feelings that come with it.
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Rebecca Radillo
- Mar 24
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What Maketh a Shakespearean Film Adaptation of Great Distinction
Rebecca Radillo lists the best film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays, both the well-known and obscure.
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Lyvie Scott
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Writers on Writers: Lyvie Scott & Rebecca Radillo
Lyvie Scott and Rebecca Radillo sit down to discuss their careers as writers, finding tragedy in action, and the future of film criticism.
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Kate Saxton
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The Chaotic Girl’s Guide to Working From Home
Worried about working from home? Don’t worry, Chaos Queen. We’ve got you covered with a few tips and tricks.
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blossom mag
- Mar 1
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Editors' Note - March 2023
Hi Blossom! We're back with an all new theme this month - Second Chances. Pretty fitting, right?
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Rebecca Radillo
- Dec 23, 2022
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Growing Up With The Nightmare Before Christmas
Rebecca looks back on Tim Burton and Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the profound message she's taken from the film.
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Lyvie Scott
- Oct 8, 2022
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Pulling Teeth: An Interview With Mae Krell
Lyvie Scott sits down with singer-songwriter Mae Krell to discuss her new single, her influences and the importance of healthy gaslighting.
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Rebecca Radillo
- Oct 7, 2022
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A Brief Investigation of My Favorite Comfort Movies
Rebecca Radillo explores the similarities and differences between the films that have given her the most comfort over the years.
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Rebecca Radillo
- Aug 19, 2022
- 9 min
Criminal Bodies: Life With Disabilities is the Crime of the Future
Rebecca Radillo explores the parallels between David Cronenberg's world in "Crimes of the Future" and our own.
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Lauryn Jackson
- Aug 19, 2022
- 5 min
Our Bodies On-Screen: The Criminalization of Choice
Lauryn Jackson analyzes two recent films, both of which paint an incredibly timely picture about our right to choose.
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Rebecca Radillo
- Jun 17, 2022
- 9 min
"I wish I knew how to quit you": Finding Joy in Tragic Gays
Rebecca Radillo breaks down her love for tragic gay couples in film — in spite of the harmful effects of the "bury your gays" trope.
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Lyvie Scott
- Jun 3, 2022
- 15 min
Filmmaker Spot - Quint Scott
Lyvie Scott sits down with filmmaker Quint Scott to discuss Pride, diversity, and his future in film.
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Grace Mitchell
- May 30, 2022
- 5 min
Why is Fashion Feminine?
Grace Mitchell dives into the history of fashion and the ways in which women have found empowerment through their clothing
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Rebecca Radillo
- May 27, 2022
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Inglourious Feminists: Tarantino and the Weight of Feminist Guilt
Rebecca Radillo weighs her relationship to feminism against the less-than-feminist films of Quentin Tarantino.
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Logan-Ashley Kisner
- May 20, 2022
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can't you see it's me?
Logan-Ashley Kisner compares the struggle between masculinity and femininity to the world of the Swedish horror film "Girls Lost."
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Lauryn Jackson
- May 18, 2022
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How Riot Grrrl Rocked Femininity
Lauryn Jackson explores the Riot Grrrl movement of the 90s, and how their punk interpretation of femininity is still making waves today
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Lyvie Scott
- May 13, 2022
- 9 min
Momcore
Lyvie Scott teams up with her mother, Vanessa, to discuss the female-led films that left the biggest impressions on them growing up.
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Taia Dominique
- May 11, 2022
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Looking for Color and Light
Taia Dominique gives us a glimpse into how her definition of feminity has shifted over time, and the ways alopecia has changed her outlook
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Kate Saxton
- May 9, 2022
- 4 min
Five Hours and I’m There
Kate Saxton writes about her mother's patience and how much it's meant to her over the years
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