Gina MatteoLetter to a Future ENG 214 StudentDear Prospective English Student,May 22, 2016May 22, 2016
Gina MatteoLetter to Kathleen KennedyWalt Disney Studios: “As President of Lucasfilm, Ltd., [Kennedy] oversees the company’s three divisions: Lucasfilm, Industrial Light &…May 21, 2016May 21, 2016
Gina MatteoSupport Positive Female Roles PosterThe quote by Marian Wright Edelman, “You can’t be what you can’t see,” has become a central theme to most of my posts this semester. Simple…May 19, 2016May 19, 2016
Gina MatteoReality TV: My ViewpointI am definitely guilty of watching my share of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”, and not too long ago I looked forward to Mondays, knowing…May 1, 2016May 1, 2016
Gina MatteoReality TV: More Than Just Guilty PleasureReality T.V. critics have had a field day with vilifying reality T.V. and characterizing it as the viewable breakdown of our society…Apr 23, 2016Apr 23, 2016
Gina MatteoReality TV: The Harmful EffectsEarly last year, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” was renewed for four more seasons in a massive $100 million dollar contract. ABC’s…Apr 15, 2016Apr 15, 2016
Gina MatteoReality TV: Framing The DebateSince the late 1990’s, reality T.V. has grown in popularity, giving birth to an entirely new platform for cinematic artistry. With this…Apr 9, 20162Apr 9, 20162
Gina MatteoinCineNationAgeism in Hollywood Slowly Gaining AttentionThis past Wednesday, actress Olivia Wilde revealed how she was deemed “too old” to be cast as Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend in The Wolf of…Mar 19, 2016Mar 19, 2016
Gina MatteoNetflix Reinventing Women’s RolesFrom Orange Is the New Black to Jessica Jones, Netflix is bringing complex and multi-faceted females to the film forefront.Mar 12, 2016Mar 12, 2016
Gina MatteoinApplaudienceOscar Recap: women making progress, still fighting for moreLast Sunday, February 28th, the 88th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theater in Downtown Hollywood. This particular award year was…Mar 5, 20164Mar 5, 20164