Brown (and bisexual)
Off the Beat
Coming to terms with my Indian American identity was quickly followed by another recognition: The world isn’t as straight as I thought it was.
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‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ is a romantic comedy for the modern day
This is similar to the relationship between Cheetos and the subsequent iterations of hot Cheetos — the original is still a classic, but it has also developed.
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Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling are the comedic duo you never knew you needed in ‘Late Night’
The world of the film’s fictional writers room is detailed in a way that only someone with years of experience in one could create.
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South Asian women at UC Berkeley bridge creativity, culture, careers
So in a space that already includes very little South Asian representation, how can South Asian female artists make their mark — especially while fighting existing cultural obstacles to pursue creative work in the often demanding, challenging and oftentimes STEM-centric atmosphere of UC Berkeley?
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‘Ocean’s 8’ stars steal scenes, jewelry in entertaining but unmemorable spinoff
While the pacing might not always work, these eight women do — each bringing expertise and a general sense of fun to their two-dimensional characters.
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15 summer movies you can’t miss
“Avengers: Infinity War” heralded the start of the summer movie season, kicking off a four-month period in which CGI spectacle reigns supreme.
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‘A Wrinkle in Time’ offers onscreen literary magic, to a fault
Undeniably, Ava DuVernay is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. She returns with a film unlike anything she’s done before.
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Media chains POC artists to cultural narratives
Cutting Room Floor
Spotting the few POC artists in the relatively homogenous pool of American media may be the easiest “Where’s Waldo?” yet. We tokenize them, celebrating their successes as if they singlehandedly solve the lack of diversity plaguing the entertainment industry. We force their cultural narratives upon them, demanding their roots to
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Even celebrities need UC Berkeley doctoral degrees
Actress and political activist Ashley Judd recently announced that she’ll be returning to school to get her doctorate in public policy from UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy. She already boasts a master’s degree from Harvard University and an IMDB page that’s likely more impressive than any of her future
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4 reasons Mindy Kaling is the epitome of dope
For those of you Cal students who are avid TV-watching fans – we know you’re out there – you may be familiar with Mindy Kaling. Kaling, if you do not already know, is a television show producer, creator and writer. She started out writing for and starring in NBC’s recently
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