by Justin Madore Adaptations are extremely common in the film industry, and in some ways, they’ve been fundamental in bringing important and quality stories to filmgoers. One of the first book adaptations was Cinderella in 1899 and soon after, other artistic mediums began to get the same treatment. Over the next century, stage plays, television … Continue reading
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It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
by Justin Madore From the October 2015 Issue With the recent success of Straight Outta Compton, we take a look back at Tinseltown’s role in hip hop’s steady rise from a niche NYC curiosity to a cultural sensation; From headphones to Hollywood. In 2015, there’s no denying the impact of hip hop on American and … Continue reading
From Sissies to Secrecy: The Evolution of the Hays Code Queer
by Mikayla Mislak From the April 2015 Issue Homosexuals were once thought of as an unspeakable minority hidden in early film, whose “agenda” was believed to be powerful enough to corrupt even the most pure of heart. In reality, these innocent people were an unrepresented population whose idea of love was seen as sinful by … Continue reading