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Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 5
Milton Nascimento: The Birth of Brazilian Brilliance - You Can't Sit With Him!
"Why won't you see My western side? [...] I'm from South America I know, you won't know But now I'm a cowboy I'm from gold, I am you I am...


Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 4
The Rise of Romantasy: 50 Shades of Storytelling and Sexuality – Feminism Under the Twilight Gaze
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Fifty Shades of Grey (Sam Taylor-Johnson, 2010), a controversial viral phenomenon, while Twilight...


Sofia R. Willcox
Jan 28
Why Birmingham Must Fight to Keep Electric Cinema Alive
27 December marked the 115th anniversary of Birmingham’s Electric Cinema. However, this milestone carries a bittersweet note, as the...


Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 28, 2024
Os Garotin: From São Gonçalo’s Streets to Latin Grammy Glory - Can You Feel the Power? It is Black!
On November 14th, the 25th Latin Grammys took centre stage, but it wasn't just the iconic awards ceremony that had everyone talking. The...


Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 25, 2024
Black Rio and the Soundtrack of the Movement: Afro-Brazilian Music, Culture, and Identity
the often-overlooked Afro-Brazilian counterculture of the 1970s and 80s in Rio de Janeiro.


Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 19, 2024
Body Horror and Beauty: The 'Beast' Within 'The Substance' - A Feminist Gaze
On September 18, 2024, The Substance , directed by Coralie Fargeat, was released, marking Demi Moore's return to the silver screen and...


Sofia R. Willcox
Sep 11, 2024
Oscar Odyssey: Fernanda Torres & Wagner Moura’s Journey to Gold
2024 reopens Brazil's Oscar wound—Fernanda Torres and Wagner Moura aim for the bull’s-eye, hoping to bring home the long-awaited victory.


Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 9, 2024
From Margins to Medals: Rebecca's Monumental Mark on Brazilian Gymnastics
Recently, international media covered the historic event of the first all-Black Olympic gymnastics podium featuring Rebecca Andrade,...


Sofia R. Willcox
Aug 5, 2024
Pabllo Vittar: The Queen Who Dares, the Heir Who Cares
Recently, The New York Times declared Pabllo Vittar the heir to RuPaul’s Drag Race, a popular TV show that highlights drag queens...


Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 24, 2024
From 1900 to 2024: Gender (In)Equality in the Paris Olympics Explained
As we approach the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, it's worth reflecting on the city's Olympic history to build anticipation, especially...


Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 18, 2024
Oruã: they gave us mirrors, and we saw a sick world
The name Oruã carries deep roots, originating from the Nheengatu-Tupi language of the Amazonian people, meaning illness or the spiritual...


Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 10, 2024
70 x 7 Faces of Frida Kahlo-A Woman in 1000+Â A Revolutionary Ahead Her Time
Explore Frida Kahlo's multifaceted legacy.


Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 26, 2024
Luiz Gonzaga: The Forgotten Brazilian King
Come with me to discover the legacy of a Brazilian King whose music squared some minds, but shaped a nation.


Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 17, 2024
From Miniskirts to #IamNotADistraction: Mary Quant's Children of Revolution
a dress not a yes, but who rules the world? Girls, nonetheless!


Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 10, 2024
Zezé Motta: Championing Change in Brazilian Cinema and Community
Discover why Zezé Motta's story intertwines with cinema legend Hattie McDaniel's. Click for the captivating details!


Sofia R. Willcox
May 31, 2024
6 Reasons Why Yungblud is the Contemporary British Working-Class Hero
an overview of Yungblud's trajectory under the working class lenses

Sofia R. Willcox
May 13, 2024
Trend and Tradition: Decoding the Asóka Makeup Phenomenon
Exploring Bollywood's Song-and-Dance, Brownface, and Asoka Makeup: An Intersection of Culture and Controversy.


Sofia R. Willcox
May 8, 2024
Exploring the Impact of Teen Idols: Generations, Repressed Female Sexuality and Homophobia
an overview on teen idols by a female.


Sofia R. Willcox
May 1, 2024
Visual Voyage in Baby Reindeer (2024): 5 Elements You Might Have Missed
decoding elements and layers from Baby Reindeer without spoilers.


Sofia R. Willcox
Apr 19, 2024
Bars, Bias, Beats and Bud: Cannabis Chronicles
intertwined histories of cannabis and Black culture: oppression and resistance.
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