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Issa and Lawrence are soulmates, try to tell me otherwise.

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In case you were curious, writing erotica while slurping down spaghetti is a whole vibe.

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THE CURSE OF QUON GWON (1917) — dir. Marion E. Wong “The first feature film made with an all-Chinese American cast and an all-Chinese American company, The Curse of Quon Gwon was written and directed by Marion E. Wong at her own Mandarin Film Company, based in Oakland, California. Offering an important counterpoint to racist depictions of Asian characters in other films of the period, the film explores western influence on traditional Chinese society and amongst Chinese American communities, suggesting Wong’s keen awareness of early twentieth-century transnational identity, as film scholar Jenny Kwok Wah Lau has observed. Marion, who was in her early twenties at the time, also played the film’s villainess. Nearly all the actors in the movie are family members and friends. The leading role of the heroine was played by Marion’s sister-in-law, Violet Wong. Family members were also involved in other aspects of the film’s production, including costumes and finance. Produced in 1916-1917, The Curse of Quon Gwon is the earliest example of Chinese American independent film known to exist today.”

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Josephine Baker photographed by Emil Bieber in Hamburg, 1925

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Dreams (1990) dir. Akira Kurosawa, Ishirô Honda

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“The writer is by nature a dreamer – a conscious dreamer.”

— Carson Mccullers

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The title sequence for Coraline is incredibly clever. Just noted that it slips between to show the two worlds working together (attention on the sewing details). Foreshadows so much into the film. It’s just the best

#coraline

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‘Tis hard for one to get out of the Studio Ghibli world this week!

All hail Howl, I say

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Malcolm & Marie,

Was a little late to the viewing of this noir film, I enjoyed it! Clearly relatable. Digestible. Great intro and buildup. Poitier and Sands-worthy strong monologues sprinkled throughout.

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Watching James and The Giant Peach to elevate my vibrations today.

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Grace

Makeup by Raoúl Alejandre for Christopher John Rogers Resort 2024 Collection

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It is May!

What a beautiful time to bask in Beltane and blossoming, within ourself and without.

Film suggestion for today: Midsommar,

an A24 film by Ari Aster.

Which touches on a young woman going through tragedy who embarks on a new adventure on a Swedish commune.

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King Lear literally said it would be better that Cordelia was never born than to displease him

Smh, she was the only daughter who actually loved him but his ego needed more and more until it was bled out and belly up.

I will say this play hits all notes and although it has lots of terror at every turn, it works well.

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Plant rosebuds on my cheeks, I blush like rosè wine.. and if you water them I promise we’ll be fine.

Poetry from the heart of Hope Tala

“Crazy”, Girl Eats Sun

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A Heavenly hello to singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte.

March 1927-April 2023