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This article examines the representation of female characters in the television series, “The Borgias,” exploring the problems with the depiction of Ursula Bonadeo as an example. It seeks to uncover what this portrayal of women in Renaissance Italy reveals about gender roles and the ways in which women have been historically treated.
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There's a meme (don't you love them?) asking people to choose their favorite movies from every year they were born. I decided to get in on the action. You can too. This list was a test of conviction for me. 1985 and 1987, as well as 1997-2001 (coincidentally, my high school years), were the most difficult, only because they had some excellent flicks. 2011 was impossible. I couldn't find anything I liked. I had to read the list a few times before finding my choice. Click on the titles to purchase or rent on Amazon. '83: The Big Chill '84:…
Pokémon came out when I was in high school. I wasn't the target audience. But I was drawn to the characters, the monsters that fit in my pocket, and the adventures and hijinks they got into together every day. A cynical person will say that cartoons are meant for kids. But a great cartoon brings joy to anyone who watches it and teaches you something new about yourself. With the surge of popularity - and my devoted attention to the mobile game Pokémon Go - I began to look deeper at the stories the show was trying to tell. I've…