'Vive Akugha
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I write on various things: social issues, well-being, cinema and out of curiosity. More!
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The feminist episode of 2024's 'Good Times'
Netflix took a chance to create a spin-off of 1974's beloved sitcom, Good Times. This 2024 series created by Stephen Curry, Seth MacFarlane and Norman Lear is called the same name or "Good Times: Black Again" according to the title sequence. Instead of James, Florida, James Junior, Thelma, and Michael, we get Reggie, Beverly, Junior, Grey, and Dalvin. Reggie is James Evans's grandson and the series explores the Evans descendants through a modern adult comedy series. There are 10 episodes and in the 3rd episode called "Grey's Anatomy", they explore feminism. In this 3rd episode, Grey (Marsai Martin)gets her first period and it's a big deal. Her mother, Beverly(Yvette Nicole Brown) is anxious about what this means in Grey's life as this marks the beginning of her adulthood. She informs Grey of what she can expect now while making her opinion of tampons known. Grey mentions the white girls in commercials saying it makes you feel like you don't have a period but Beverly believes tampons are a gateway to other activities and exploration. She wants to prevent Grey from sexual curiosity at a young age as her mother did for her.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Viva
The feminist force in 'Òlòtūré'
Òlòtūré is a 2019 movie following the life of Òlòtūré who goes by Ehi to work. Òlòtūré (Sharon Ooja) is a journalist in an undercover role as a sex worker to garner information about the tragic and abusive industry of sexual exploitation in Nigeria. She goes through various trials and tribulations as Ehi while trying to maneuver around several problems. Ehi lives in Sandra's (Omawumi Megbele) house with other sex workers but is a friend and roommate to Linda (Omowunmi Dada). She learns of an opportunity to go to Europe from Linda. Ehi expresses her distress after running barefoot from a customer. She hopes the men would be different in Europe but after Linda negates that possibility, she focuses on the monetary value. Linda admits she was told about this person by a friend as she was in Benin City. She left for Lagos in hopes of her and her sister travelling to gain betterment for their family once in Europe. Linda agrees to help her despite the secretive nature of the lady.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Viva
Palm Royale's realistic feminism problem
Kristen Wiig is Maxine Simmons in Apple TV+'s 2024 show, Palm Royale. Maxine is dedicated to joining the distinguished Palm Royale club and The Shiny Sheet to improve her social standing to where she believes she and her husband belong. Maxine tries to seamlessly include herself in the upper class by associating with the 4 ruling ladies of Palm Beach. This includes Evelyn Rollins (Allison Janey), Dinah Donahue (Leslie Bibb), Raquel Kimberly-Marco(Claudia Ferri), and Mary Jones Davidsoul(Julia Duffy). However, she encounters issues along the way. Maxine utilizes a weak moment of Dinah's to get closer to her. She concocts a car jam between them which startles weeping Dinah still sad about her lover's quarrel. Dinah's determination to compensate Maxine leads them to Dinah's physician. In the clinic, Dinah and Maxine talk. Dinah's poor opinion of Maxine is made known before she opens up to Maxine about her affair and pregnancy. Maxine views Dinah's need for a speedy abortion as an opportunity to gain her help for entry into the Palm Royale. She needs one initial sponsor and a payment to pass the first round which motivates her to help Dinah.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Viva
Sweet & Sour-a review
This is cute and all but how long was he in here? Da-eun and Hyeok have a nurse and patient relationship that grew over time. He's an engineering grad with a job offer and she's a recent grad working a tiring job. Wow, he was determined to call her! The text memes are hilarious. A wonderful well-paced view of their relationship. The name is a choice but it does apply to the movie's subject of love either staying sweet or turning sour. It also applies to their relationship shaped by self-esteem and care through food and weight. He lost weight as he wanted. Love the support from Hyeok's boss but as she said he should have discussed the relocating and new position with her. Da-eun's boss is still a hater though. He bought Da-eun a ring and a car promising to drive back every day. However, he has to over-perform because he finds out he isn't the only new transfer. He gets into a rivalry with Bo-yeong and that's all he talks about but Da-eun supports him still. This man was so happy when he got his revenge. Due to their tedious plans, Da-eun suggests they meet that weekend instead and they agree. Who is this hater who keeps trying to encourage him to get with Bo-yeong? Also, different kinds of foods are included in this.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
Brief and not-so-brief opinions: Bonus
The Photograph, Selling Tampa(Netflix), and King of Boys: The Return of the King(Netflix). … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part and no research will be made for or about them(unless curious or accidental which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are in order of viewing the movie or show (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed as well and there would be no set number of picks per article, it would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think, conversations about movie plots, characters, topics-so something like that.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
Brief and not-so-brief opinions: Part 10
Sweet & Sour (Netflix), Inside Out 2, and The One for Sarah. … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part and no research will be made for or about them(unless curious or accidental which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are in order of viewing the movie or show (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed as well and there would be no set number of picks per article, it would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think, conversations about movie plots, characters, topics-so something like that.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
Brief and not-so-brief opinions: Part 9
Wild Cards (CBC TV), Argylle, and Real Estate Sisters. … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part and no research will be made for or about them(unless curious or accidental which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are in order of viewing the movie or show (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed as well and there would be no set number of picks per article, it would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think, conversations about movie plots, characters, topics-so something like that.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2-a review
I watched the 1st part of 4 episodes and wrote about them in my "Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 faces change" article. In that, I shared my opinions and predictions but I have some more for the remaining 4 episodes of the 2nd part of Bridgerton season 3.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
Brief and not-so-brief opinions: Part 8
57 Seconds, Bridgerton (Netflix), and The Fall Guy. … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part and no research will be made for or about them(unless curious or accidental which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are in order of viewing the movie or show (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed as well and there would be no set number of picks per article, it would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think, conversations about movie plots, characters, topics-so something like that.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
Brief and not-so-brief opinions: Part 7
The Beekeeper, Crew, and Palm Royale (Apple TV +). … The 'brief and not-so-brief opinions' articles are my outlet to rant about or appreciate movies, shows and their elements. I will express my thoughts while watching and after or only after watching, it depends. I will not be rating. These are not spoiler-free for the most part and no research will be made for or about them(unless curious or accidental which would be mentioned). They are in no particular order of recent watching as well. However, the opinions are in order of viewing the movie or show (for the most part). This wouldn't be as structured or detailed as well and there would be no set number of picks per article, it would be just as things go. It is intended to be casual. So think, conversations about movie plots, characters, topics-so something like that.
By 'Vive Akugha2 years ago in Geeks
