Tag: Colonial History
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Global cinema this week: true crime thrillers, teen moms and a world on screen
Opening the 2026 Cinematic Year with Bold Stories The start of 2026 in cinemas is a tapestry of provocative narratives that refuse easy labels. A true crime thriller with black-comic energy leads the charge, inviting audiences to lean into dark humor while tracing a mystery that spans continents and generations. This week’s offerings don’t just…
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New Year, New Cinematic Frontiers: True Crime, Teen Moms, and Global Tragedy Take Center Stage in 2026
Introduction: A Turbulent, Talk-Worthy Start to 2026 As the lights rise on a new year in cinemas, 2026 promises a bold mix of provocative storytelling, where true crime narratives blend with intimate portraits of teen motherhood and sweeping tales of displacement and colonial history. From black-comic energy in a modern thriller to a generation-spanning chronicle…
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Two Spirit: What 2S Means in Indigenous Cultures
What Two Spirit Means Two Spirit, often shortened to 2S, is a term used by many Indigenous peoples in North America to describe gender diversity and spiritual identities that go beyond Western labels. It originated in a context where communities recognized that gender and sexuality were not limited to the binary categories of male and…