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Category Archives: Response

“Begin Again” beautifully captures the heart, soul and joy of music (Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine)

June 30, 2014by rachelannc 32 Comments

If you’re a music lover, writer, player, listener, savior or even appreciator, Begin Again will surely hit a chord in you. And it will stick. Forged on the New York […]

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Articles, Movies, Music, Response

Please Stop Molesting Women at Concerts (Staind’s Aaron Lewis, Iggy Azalea)

June 21, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

As an avid concert-goer having attended my first concert at just 14, music festivals and rock concerts can be scary for any young girl. I fondly remember being swarmed by […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Media, Music, Response

Miley Cyrus shares sex, image and growing pains in Conversation with Amanda De Cadenet

June 20, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

I have to say that I love this series of couch conversations with Amanda De Cadenet. In this post-feminist kind of society where people are constantly trying to find, utilize, […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Interviews, Media, Response, TV

Porn and Feminism: Can They Go Hand-In-Hand?

June 20, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

We live in a high-time when media is quickly taking over mainstream culture and popular figures are beginning to declare their feminism. But, can porn and feminism really go hand-in-hand? […]

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Celebrities, Media, Response, Writing

Kina Grannis Explores Her ‘Elements’ (Album Review) [New University Publication]

May 27, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Kina Grannis has been in the music game for several years with whispering vocals, rhythmic guitars, a cool bass line and impassioned lyrics. Since winning a Super Bowl commercial contest […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music, Response

Response to Meg on Accepting Accomplishments and Your Own Story (of Meg & Dia, Chandler the Robot)

May 19, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Meg of Chandler the Robot has written some very insightful, honest, thought-provoking posts on life, growth, and all of the trivial struggles and accomplishments we go through in it. I […]

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Celebrities, Music, Reflection, Response, Writing

“Chef” movie excites your appetite and love for summer (Review)

May 17, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

If you’re looking for a movie to tease your tastebuds and excite your appetite, Chef may be cooking up something just for you. Image Source: Chef Movie – Teaser Trailer […]

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Articles, Food/Health, Movies, Response

Dia Frampton presents Archis as she opens for Lindsey Stirling at City National Grove of Anaheim (5-14-2014)

May 16, 2014by rachelannc 6 Comments

New article update, “Ten Years Later, Dia Frampton (ARCHIS, Meg & Dia, The Voice) Is Still Pushing” available. Archis (Dia Frampton) opening for Lindsey Stirling The City National Grove of […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Response

Dia Frampton’s new music project, Archis, sheds some real “Blood” [Music Premiere]

May 14, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

I admit I was a bit skeptical about Dia Frampton‘s turn towards more electronic/EDM-infused sounds. As a long-time follower of her early sister-duo pop-rock/indie band Meg & Dia in the late […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music, Response

Kina Grannis’ laughs, mishaps and sentiments at her “Elements” Album Release Show: A video compilation

May 13, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Kina Grannis (w/ Imaginary Future) “Elements” Album Release Show The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Relive the experience with me! Here is my little video compilation, complete with […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Music, Response

Kina Grannis let the fire out and created sentimental space in the Troubadour: “Elements” album release and kick-off tour

May 7, 2014by rachelannc 3 Comments

When you love something that much, it’s hard to get it off your mind. And when you find something that just fits with you and sticks, you’ve got every reason to keep that alive in […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Music, Reflection, Response

Zac Efron reveals inspiring drive after struggles with Teen Stardom and Addiction to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’

May 4, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Zac Efron graces the cover of May 9’s issue of The Hollywood Reporter and, as he was once everyone’s tween heartthrob, he reveals that his path since stardom has not been entirely easy to grapple with. […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Interviews, Media, Response

The story of “Lovelace” will break your heart

April 12, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Linda Lovelace, the late porn star turned feminist anti-porn activist whose fame skyrocketed in 1972 with “Deep Throat,” is someone with a shattering story that deserves to be heard. Movie […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Media, Movies, Response

“Divergent” and Shailene Woodley succeeds in being a vulnerable, action-packed thriller

April 2, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

When you live in a world free to choose who you want to be, the act of taking a test that determines who you are–or supposed to be–can be frightening. […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Movies, Response

Because 21 is a Little Strange (and so is Drinking for the First Time)

March 13, 2014by rachelannc 2 Comments

Because it is strange to come to the fact that I am 21. I guess what makes it a little more weird for me is that, for twenty-one years of […]

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