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Category Archives: Media

‘Jennifer’s Body’ is finally getting its respect, 10 years later, in intimate conversation with Megan Fox and Diablo Cody

December 12, 2019by rachelannc Leave a comment

Any of you remember a little movie called Jennifer’s Body back in 2009, which starred budding hot A-listers Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried? The movie seemed to be a raunch targeted […]

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My Thoughts After 7 Years of ‘Orange is the New Black’

August 11, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

My oh my. What a journey these past seven years have been with Orange Is The New Black. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve been watching this show for […]

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At 26, Miley Cyrus is more powerful than ever and drops heavy wisdom in 3 minutes for Elle

July 25, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

Miley Cyrus is a force to be reckoned with, and someone I have come to massively respect over the years. At 26, Miley has come a long way since her […]

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Lilan Bowden Interview: Bowden Breaks Through With Disney’s ‘Andi Mack’

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For Lilan Bowden, being a part of Disney’s Andi Mack feels like she hit the jackpot. “I was living a really fruitful life and knew as long as I was consistently […]

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Karrueche Tran: Behind the Scenes for Kore 2018 Annual Issue

January 12, 2018by rachelannc 1 Comment

Early last fall, I had the pleasure to help assist and shoot during Claws and Honored star Karrueche Tran’s photo shoot for the Kore Asian Media 2018 Annual Issue, The New Hollywood. […]

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Celebrities, Media, Movies

Ross Butler: Behind The Scenes For Kore 2018 Annual Issue

January 10, 2018by rachelannc 1 Comment

Earlier last fall, I had the pleasure to help assist and shoot during 13 Reasons Why and Riverdale TV jock Ross Butler’s photo shoot for the Kore Asian Media 2018 Annual Issue, […]

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Celebrities, Media, Movies

Why Ryan Gosling’s tribute to Eva Mendes and her unpaid work stole everyone’s heart for “La La Land”

January 9, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Now the world understands why I’ve always had the biggest crush on Ryan Gosling. Upon winning best actor in a comedy or musical at Sunday night’s Golden Globe awards, it […]

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Why ‘Orange is the New Black’ is good television: Seasons 1 to 3 In Recap

July 6, 2015by rachelannc 3 Comments

If you’re living like any modern person, you’ve already caught up with the number-one binge-worthy Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. If you haven’t, well, it’s time to get on the […]

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Media, Response, TV

Female Bombers in “The Battle of Algiers” (1966 French Film)

June 8, 2015by rachelannc 1 Comment

Issues of women, the female and innocence have always been topics of personal interest to me. I don’t normally get all geeky and post about films and clips from my […]

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Media, Movies, Response

Miley Cyrus and her “Happy Hippie” Backyard Sessions (Joan Jett, Laura Jane Grace, Melanie Safka, Ariana Grande)

May 14, 2015by rachelannc 1 Comment

You’ve seen her rise to fame as the young starlet behind Hannah Montana. You’ve seen her grow into the woman who “Can’t Be Tamed,” later riding up on Robin Thicke at an infamous MTV […]

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Rest in Peace, Lesley Gore: ‘You Don’t Own Me’ still resonates

February 16, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

I admit that if it weren’t for this video, I would have never heard of Lesley Gore. But, Lesley Gore seems to be a pop princess, singer-songwriter and talented woman/activist […]

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A “Casa de Awesome” Holiday (Hollywood) Party (12-11-2014)

December 13, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

There I was, in the middle of a dimly-lit bar venue. Aged books were all around me. Cool fog from the air cast a smoky blur. It was well past midnight […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Media, Music, Reflection, Writing

Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series pairs Keira Knightley and Ethan Hawke to reflect on early success

December 7, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Were you ever swooned by Ethan Hawke‘s young, juvenile charm and boyish smile in early films such as “Dead Poet’s Society” and “Great Expectations”? How about Keira Knightley‘s utter elegance, grace and […]

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My Un/healthy Obsession with Olivia Wilde (and Celebrity Role Models)

July 16, 2014by rachelannc 2 Comments

I think I have been growing an unhealthy obsession with Olivia Wilde. But, if I may shamelessly defend myself, was it ever bad to take on too many role models? […]

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Celebrities, Interviews, Media, Movies, Reflection, Response, TV

Outfest 2014 Opening Night “Life Partners” Premiere + After Party: A Screenwriting Class Gone Hollywood

July 12, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

I never thought a five-week summer class at UC Irvine would turn out to be my favorite class of my entire college career. Upon entering the 15 or so person screenwriting/workshop-style […]

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