Tag Archives: Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer, Selena and ‘Latina’ jeans

Posted on December 9, 2010 by tassja86

One of the many skills I’ve gleaned from this class is a greater ability to critically engage pop culture. As someone who grew up listening to almost exclusively pop music, both contemporary and my parents’ music, I’ve often been made … Continue reading →

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“Maid in Manhattan” Starring: Cinderella’s Butt

Posted on December 3, 2010 by jpp2

“If this lame Cinderella story… had an original idea in its head, it would swiftly die of loneliness.” 2006 Film & Video Companion (592) It is difficult to approach almost anything while remaining truly objective and critical. Although movies exist … Continue reading →

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“Maid in Manhattan” and Invoking Audience Complicity

Posted on December 3, 2010 by tassja86

“Maid in Manhattan”, starring Jennifer Lopez, evoked a range of thoughts and interpretations in me. Prior to watching the film, I was inspired to engage with Lopez’s music vis a vis Chicana theorists like Lockhart and Negron-Muntaner: these theorists present … Continue reading →

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