Author: Abby Omoruyi
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5 MOVIES FOR VIXENS WHO LOVE A GOOD STRIPTEASE
Some films earn their place in cinema history for their writing, their direction, their performances. And then there are the films that earn it for one unforgettable scene. This list is for both, so here are five films that knew exactly how to deliver a striptease. 1. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) This film is…
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THE DOWNFALL OF THE TRAD WIFE: APRIL’S CLOSING ARTICLE
This month at Vixen Cinema we explored one of the most enduring myths sold to women. That a good home, a devoted husband, and a life built around someone else’s needs equals fulfillment. April’s theme was The Downfall of the Trad Wife, and we featured two films made fifty years apart that ask the same…
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3 NEW SHOWS TO BINGE OR SKIP THIS WEEKEND
Here with another Friday watchlist three new shows if you’re looking for something binge worthy this weekend. Some are worth the watch, some are not. Swipe to find out which ones made the cut. 1. Imperfect Women | BINGE Apple TV’s Imperfect Women is a domestic thriller based on Araminta Hall’s novel following three lifelong…
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5 MOVIES FOR VIXENS WHO LOVE A REVENGE STORY
Your guide to the smartest, most satisfying revenge films streaming now. From psychological thrillers to stylish international cinema, these films prove revenge is a dish best served cold. 1. Hard Candy (2005) A 14-year-old girl suspects a photographer is a predator, so she traps him in his own home for a night of psychological warfare.…
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SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN: EXPLAINED
It’s not just a wedding horror story. Here’s what the Netflix show is really about. The Setup Rachel is getting married in 5 days. But as she arrives at her fiancé’s family estate, she senses something is very wrong. Bad omens. Disturbing signs. A card that reads: “DON’T MARRY HIM.” Is it cold feet, or…
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ATLANTICS EXPLAINED | WHAT THE FILM IS REALLY ABOUT
Mati Diop’s Atlantics won the Grand Prix at Cannes, and Barack Obama named it one of his favorite films of 2019. The Senegalese supernatural drama is visually stunning, but it can be confusing if you’re not paying close attention. Here’s what you need to know about the film that made Diop the first Black woman to compete…
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EMMA VS CLUELESS: WHICH VERSION DID IT BETTER?
Clueless (1995) is iconic, but is it better than the original Emma (1996)? Both films follow the same story – a wealthy, well-meaning young woman who thinks she’s an expert at matchmaking meddles in everyone’s love life while completely missing the romance happening right in front of her. So which version did it better? Let’s…
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