First, let’s address the elephant in the room: I am not fond of this modern version of what are considered “full” seasons. With many shows that currently follow this trend, they only consist of about 10 episodes with a new one being aired each week. Insecure, on the other hand, only has eight episodes to …
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‘Insecure’ Recap: Men’s One-Sided Mirror
How often do men actually look in the mirror and see themselves for who they truly are? Or if they do happen to look in a mirror, is it the carnival funhouse type of mirror that seems to distort reality? Before we get into the meat and potatoes, I have to thank Issa Rae for …
How ‘insecure’ can we be?
Thanks to filmmaker Issa Rae, Insecure has emerged as a go-to show that I love for its accuracy on millennials, relationships, and especially current black culture. We see the protagonist trying to find herself while battling woes of many 20-somethings: excelling in her career, being at odds with her best friends, finding a place in …
#herSTORY: the femme noire 