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“No one will forget Jo March.” – Jo March

Nor will anyone soon forget the entire March family. Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has had many adaptations throughout the years, and while they all have their own charm, there is something truly magical about Greta Gerwig’s interpretation.

Gerwig gives new life to the March sisters in her adaptation, by looking at the novel from a modern point of view while keeping its traditional and historic setting. She also makes sure that despite the two hour and fifteen minutes run time, none of the sisters get left behind. Even though every scene in the book cannot be added, Gerwig makes sure that each sister has their character well represented and their story is told instead of just focusing on Jo and Amy.

Jo March’s monologue about how women are fit for more than just love, but still craving that connection, stuck with me since the first time I saw it. And not far behind it, Amy’s monologue about marriage being an economic proposition left its impact as well.

With beautiful sets, powerful acting, and compelling writing, the 2019 movie adaptation of Little Women is sure to stay on your mind for years to come.

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“Love is messy and horrible and selfish… and bold.” – Ellie Chu

When Ellie is approached by Paul with a business deal, she accepts without thinking much of it. Little did she know that helping him write love letters to his crush would lead her to make a new friend, get a new crush, lie to said friend and crush, make up with both of them, and discover herself.

The Half of It is a sweet retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac through the eyes of high schoolers. Ellie, a pragmatic teen who ends up getting tangled in drama in her last year of high school after playing it safe her whole life. Paul, a sweet but socially awkward jock who needs help talking to girls. Aster, the daughter of the local deacon and the object of both of their affections.

If you want to celebrate Pride month, or if you just want a nice and short coming of age story, The Half of It will take you back to the days of young love, teen drama, and self-discovery.

While I was expecting the movie to be more of a romance, I still actually really enjoyed it; and for all of its predictability and short running time, the movie still managed to keep me guessing how the characters were going to react to their circumstances. I also found the ending to be realistic in a hopeful and refreshing way.

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“It would be weird to work in a restaurant and not completely lose your mind.” – Sydney Adamu

Anyone that has worked in the service industry knows how maddening and exhausting it can be and in a world that romanticizes small business ownership, The Bear gives us an honest look into the reality and struggles of owning a restaurant.

We watch as Carmen grapples with the death of his brother, as he comes back to his hometown of Chicago to keep the family’s sandwich shop afloat, giving up his career as a Michelin star chef in New York.

Just watching this show gave me anxiety, despite never having worked in a restaurant, and that alone shows how good of a job it did at recreating the real-life conditions of the service industry. This show does not sugar coat the impact that work, grief, and family has on people’s mental health, as it shows the raw and imperfect journey to healing.

You will want to scream and cry as you watch these characters lose their patience and make terrible decisions, but you’ll still celebrate every small victory right alongside of them.

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"The American Dream... pero not quite."

It seems like these days we should be weary of getting attached to new shows, as regardless of how well received they are, they are likely to be canceled after only one season.

This was the case with Gordita Chronicles. But despite its untimely end and unresolved cliffhanger, I still wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this show to everyone.

This show centers around a Dominican family of four moving to Miami in the 80s. We watch as each member tries to find their own way, to carve a place for themselves in this new place, to conserve and celebrate their culture while trying to fit in in a new one, and how they start from zero to form a better future as a family.

As someone that moved to Miami from Latin America at the same age as one the kids (Emilia), I related immensely to this series. I remember my family and I going through the same struggles as the Castelli family, and seeing it play out as an outsider made me reminiscence, as well as appreciate the sacrifices my family made in a whole new light.

Whether you are someone that has gone through a similar experience, or you want to know what immigrating is like, you will love this show. The characters are lovable, if not a little chaotic, and you will find yourself rooting for them through all 10 episodes.

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"I've been called a bad teacher more times than I can ever remember. People have thrown dirt on my name, and others have given flowers. It's all a garden to me." - Barbara Howard

From Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary is a three-time Emmy Award Winner mockumentary style show, focusing on the mishaps and hardships of being a teacher in the underfunded Philadelphia school district.

With shows like The Office, Parks & Rec, and Modern Family, one may think that mockumentary sitcoms are overdone; however, Brunson has breathed new life into the genre with Abbott Elementary.

With a cast full of different but equally quirky and loveable personalities, the show is able to provide 20 minutes of laughter, while also tackling the realities of being a teacher with little to no resources in a predominately black school.

After only watching one episode, this show quickly became one of my favorites. Since every character is so different, everyone will find someone to identify with, and through watching them, you will find yourself learning lessons right alongside of them.

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