I want to start this article by saying that I think I’m actually just open-minded and like a whole variety of things (both high and low brow). However, I’ve noticed a trend that when I watch videos about bad music, TV shows, or movies, I’ve often found myself thinking, “yeah but I really liked that,”…
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How have you been since we last spoke? All is very well! Family is growing, thriving, fiddling! We all continue to play and travel, mixed in with domestic life here in the farm. I’m grateful for little things; being able to enjoy the land, have wonderful opportunities here in Ontario, good food, good home and…
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I know that by saying something as controversial as “__________ sounds like Loretta Lynn” I’m opening myself up for criticism and trouble… after-all, Loretta Lynn is one of the greatest country music singers of all time. I want you to know before you read this that I am absolutely in Awe of Loretta, and I…
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I had way more thoughts about Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) than I expected, especially since this was the era where I was a bit less involved. Still, I had a lot of thoughts, especially when it came to the vault track. I do think the title, and the obsession with weddings is so fitting for…
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When I first heard that The Little Mermaid was race-swapping Ariel, my favourite princess, I can tell you that I was annoyed, irritated, and honestly, a little hurt. Before you go on and say that I’m 29 and not the ‘target audience’ for this movie, I’ll have you know that I watch The Little Mermaid…
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In the Romance genre, the viewer is preconditioned to believe that love is the most important ultimate goal. Character motivations, dreams, and social backgrounds are expansive and endless, but a common central theme often persists throughout the ages – love can conquer all. Of course, in order for love to conquer all, there must be…
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Isn’t It Romantic, directed by Todd Strauss-Shulson, presents itself as a romantic comedy about a woman who hates romantic comedies. Instead of aiming to be a traditional romantic comedy, Strauss-Shulson presents a character who needs to learn to open up and find love – eventually discovering that romantic love isn’t the most important aspiration, but…
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Soap operas are beloved by many women around the world. One of the longest standing soap operas to date is ABC’s General Hospital which first aired in 1963. A soap opera is a daytime drama television show. Soap operas have a long history, and,“ [t]he term “soap opera” was coined by the American press in…
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The Fast and the Furious, Need for Speed, and Smokey and the Bandit are all action movies that focus on driving fast cars, and in one way or another, playing fast and loose with the law. Action movies featuring cars are not new – high speed chases have been captivating audiences since pivotal 1968 when…
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There, I’ll say it… I absolutely loved Insatiable. It was a weird show. The kind of show that only comes around once. It reminds me of watching Jennifer’s Body when I was a teenager. It’s the kind of weird show that sticks with you. Truth be told, I had trouble watching the first few episodes. It…
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