Have you ever watched a movie that was so good that you wondered if any other film was going to encapsulate that same energy? I mean, that’s why we rewatch movies — to relive the magic. However, just think of all the movies that you will probably love but are missing out on.
“Koisenu Futari” answers the question posed in its first episode — “There’s nobody who can’t fall in love, right?” — by showing the audience how rich and fulfilling a life with a platonic partner can be. It reminds us that living life being true to yourself is always worth more than living it for someone else.
Women and femme-presenting individuals have their bodies picked at, critiqued and obsessed over persistently. It does get worse seasonally. When pants become shorts and turtlenecks turn into tank tops, some people think that gives them license to pass judgements on people walking down the street.
Accusations of queerbaiting thrown at celebrities like Harry Styles and Billie Eilish bring to light questions of celebrities' right to privacy, while also highlighting how queer aesthetics can be exploited.
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
So many female celebrities get hate from other women for similarly arbitrary reasons, and it all comes from internalized misogyny. It is time to stop this ugly behavior of women tearing down other women and leave it behind in middle school.
