By Melissa Antoinette Garza I have always loved the passion and hope that lived in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Even as a child I felt that I belonged there. I was watching videotapes of Woodstock when my peers were listening to New Kids on the Block. I would […]
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They Live (1988) – Horror Movie and Fantastic Allegory
By Melissa Antoinette Garza They Live has grown from a little known gem to a cult classic with mainstream acceptance over the years. At the very least, it is a great movie with one of the best fight scenes ever and even better action lines. At most, it’s a […]
The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till – 14 year old tortured to death
Reviewed by Melissa Antoinette Garza There are times when something hits you so hard that the thought of it makes your heart pound harder and sadder and in a devastating way. Hearing about Emmett Till brings tears to my eyes and cast doubts in the conscience of humanity. Till was […]
Tyler Perry: A Rich Hollywood Jerk Playing the Race Card
By Melissa Garza Tyler Perry claims racial profiling despite his admission of breaking the law. Racism is a very real problem that has destroyed and ended countless lives. To think of all endured by those who have suffered brings sincere tears to the eyes and anger to the heart. […]