One of the Hollywood's most prevalent stereotypes of Asian women is the "dragon lady." The Take's YouTube channel explains the origin of the trope and why it's so damaging. Hopefully, this stereotype will finally die with movies like Shang-Chi: and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Crazy Rich Asians.
Can we please stop the "dragon lady" stereotype?
The fine line between representing and appropriating Asian culture
Disney's Ms. Marvel just hit the company's streaming service this month, and the promotional machine for the series touted its "positive representation" of Southeast Asian Islamic culture. I put positive representation in quotes because, as a Muslim, the show seems fairly light on "representation" beyond the surface level. And while the show is decently congruent to how… READ THE REST
The 60-30-10 percent rule of color
In this video, the YouTube channel wolfcrow talks about the often overlooked 60-30-10 percent rule of color hiding in some of your favorite movie scenes. The rule isn't unique to film, but its prominence in the medium shouldn't be ignored. Once you notice it, it will be hard to unsee it. READ THE REST
"Box" is a hypnotic 1982 short film by Takashi Ito
[Strobe warning] "Box" is a 1982 short film by Takashi Ito. The sound design is by Yosuke Inagaki. The film shows a rotating box with frame-by-frame landscape photographs on each face of the cube. The box looks as if it's revolving 360 degrees, but it only revolves 90 degrees. Ito explains that he was "aiming… READ THE REST
Save time manually removing vocals from tracks with over 90% off EasySplitter Pro
Even with today's massive array of innovative gizmos and gadgets at your disposal, getting your hands on professional-grade tech for your home can be a little tricky, not to mention quite expensive. And if you've ever searched for quality audio tools for your home studio, you likely have experienced this frustration. Whether you write and record your own… READ THE REST
Light up your life organically with the PyroDinos GrowPro System
Did you know that 70% of the oxygen we breathe comes from the ocean, specifically tiny plant-like plankton called Pyrocystis? Well, what if you can grow those tiny Pyrocystis in your own home and enjoy the benefits? Now, that's a possibility, thanks to PyroFarms. For several years, the citizen scientists at PyroFarms have been growing dinoflagellates Pyrocystis. Their mission is to "bring nature's natural wonder, beauty,… READ THE REST
Cheaper gas prices (and more!) await with this mind-blowing membership
Let's face it: Life is pretty expensive. And while we enjoy splurging on luxury goods, everyday necessities really shouldn't be breaking the bank. That's why memberships to retail warehouses are such a lifesaver. Suddenly, groceries, home goods, furniture, and more are all accessible and inexpensive. One of the best examples of this is Sam's Club — and right now,… READ THE REST
