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What makes stories stick? We’ll explore where film, TV, and books meet; review films; discuss characters and choices that work (or don’t); highlight interviews; and challenge stereotypes, especially about gender and disability.
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Jun 27, 2021
The “Fast & Furious” franchise also has fierce women
Granted, it isn’t perfect, but it puts plenty of…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Jun 20, 2021
“Thelma & Louise” and the long road still ahead
Thirty years later, the Oscar-winning film is as…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Oct 31, 2020
Let’s raise a wand to the ever-clever and courageous Hermione Granger
When she’s around, who needs a…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Oct 10, 2020
Retrospective Review: “Private Benjamin” at 40
Goldie Hawn’s society princess was never meant to be…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Oct 30, 2019
Sally gives “The Nightmare Before Christmas” its conscience and heart
She’s creative enough to see the
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Sep 7, 2020
Review: “Mulan”
“Mulan” is a sumptuous, grand-scale adventure that falls short in character…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Aug 2, 2020
Supernova: Ellen Ripley
After 40 years, the original “Alien” woman still burns bright
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Valerie Kalfrin
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StoryStruck
Oct 30, 2018
Why “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Still Reigns Supreme
Jack Skellington and friends comfortably…
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