To state that streaming platforms have fundamentally changed the way that we partake in serialized entertainment would be an understatement. It can be argued that the popularization of serialized television began with The X-Files in the 1990s, and continued through the 2000s up until the present. Which brings us to Netflix’s Hollywood. Hollywood is a…
Did Lupe Velez Shoot Gary Cooper?
The famous story revolves goes something like this. Lupe Velez found out her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Gary Cooper, was leaving for Europe to tour the U.S. for five weeks. Gary actively avoided seeing Lupe before his trip due to fears she would cause a scene. Lupe found out the date and time of Gary’s departure…
The (Short) Strange Relationship Between Mr. Blackwell and Jayne Mansfield
When one thinks of style icons, Jayne Mansfield likely isn’t the first star to come to mind. Jayne still isn’t known today for her discretion when it came to wardrobe choices, and breast meat frequently found itself on the menu if you catch my drift. But Jayne did have some solid fashion moments: Jayne in…
Is Gone with the Wind Racist?
Before I go into my opinions on this, we need to contextualize both the era Gone with the Wind was made about and the era it was made in. Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind covers a broad span of time, and one could write an entire book on what happened in each year to…
History of Jim Crow
The world is a bit mad right now, and I have taken some time off, but I’m back! For those who don’t know, I actually have dedicated a good portion of my academic career to race relations in the United States between 1830-1930. The following is my completed capstone for those who wish to know more…
