Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/Assistant Opinion Director Those keeping up with awards season might have thought they were experiencing déjà vu on Monday, Jan. 13 when the nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were revealed. Of the 20 acting nominees spread across four different categories, only one—Cynthia Erivo in “Harriet”—was a person of color. I realize that […]
Brea Jones/Staff Writer For decades, one huge problem has plagued the African American community and has yet to be resolved: colorism. To give some context, colorism is when people within one race discriminate each other based on the shade of a person’s skin. The lighter your skin color is, the more desirable and beautiful you […]
Jacquelyn Hurtado/ Contributing Writer Actress Gal Gadot recently said she would not be a part of the much-anticipated “Wonder Woman” sequel if producer Brett Ratner and his RatPac Entertainment were to be involved in the production, according to Indie Wire. Ratner has been accused by several women in Hollywood of sexual harassment and assault, which […]
Caroline Lozano/ Contributing Writer I’ve always admired Johnny Depp for his acting ability and the films he starred in. Some of his films like “Edward Scissorhands” and “Corpse Bride” remain among my favorites even today. But when news about Depp’s domestic abuse scandal emerged last year, I was both shocked and disappointed. I will never […]
Caroline Lozano/ Contributing Writer Last Saturday, I decided to watch “Beauty and the Beast.” Although I was curious to see how this film would compare to the 1991 Disney animated classic, I also wanted to see the portrayal of the character of LeFou, Gaston’s silly and diminutive sidekick. Earlier this month, director Bill Condon revealed […]
Caroline Lozano/ Contributing Writer The most horrific portrayal of a minority I’ve ever seen was that of Mr. Yunioshi, the Japanese landlord in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Apart from being buck-toothed and squinty-eyed, the character was played by Mickey Rooney, a white actor, who exaggerated his eccentricity, giving audiences a stereotypical view of Japanese men. Of […]
