These past two months have put issues surrounding police brutality and the treatment of Black people in this country at the forefront of media attention. Since the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed, 13th has been on endless lists recommending media surrounding Black people. These lists have been widely shared as a way to spread awareness and encourage non-black Americans to self-educate.

Awards season has bored me into a deep sleep— one on the edge of calm but falling backwards towards anxious. As the nominations are announced and golden trophies given out, I find myself thinking again and again, who cares. I am sure 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood are good, maybe even exceptional, films. But, be honest with me, is there anything in these movies that truly excites you? Anything that makes you look forward to the future of movies and inspired to watch and create?

I don’t remember the first time I watched Disney’s original Cinderella. In fact, I don’t remember watching the film as a child at all, though I know I did. My main memory of Cinderella comes from hitting a certain age and seeing friends rebel against their former love of princesses.