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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 29, 2023
Time Out: At 25, “
Out of Sight”
Still Takes Its Lovers Beyond Time
Steven Soderbergh toys with time…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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Aug 21, 2022
“Maybe I Can Take Up This Space in the World”
Geena Davis on “A League of Their Own” and helping…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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Aug 20, 2022
Review: “Prey”
This prequel flips the script on the “Predator” franchise with a fierce, intelligent…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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Aug 24, 2021
Review: “CODA”
This Sundance award-winning drama is a coming-of-age story that speaks from the heart
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Valerie Kalfrin
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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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Apr 14, 2021
“I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking)” shows pandemic filmmaking and empathy
COVID-19 adds relatable context…
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Valerie Kalfrin
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Nov 13, 2020
Review: “Rebecca”
The only ghosts in Netflix’s take on this Gothic classic are the suspense and…
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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
Oct 30, 2018
Why “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Still Reigns Supreme
Jack Skellington and friends comfortably…
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